Diabetes
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome Medtronic’s Holly Stewart, who explains the history of capnography and offers insight into its use for DKA and sepsis monitoring
Learn about the regulations and equipment needed to treat diabetic emergencies, syncope and cardiac emergencies in flight
A review of hypoglycemia treat and release protocol recommendations
Diabetic emergencies come in a variety of types and causes, but the tools available to EMTs allow excellent evaluation and initial treatment of the patient
What does vitamin B1 deficiency mean in the prehospital environment?
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
The signs and symptoms are due to an activated sympathetic nervous system
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