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Seizures

Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures
Janet Taylor shares assessment and management tips for mastering seizure thresholds, classification and treatment approaches
Learn common triggers, assessment findings, and the different phases and classifications of seizures
The medical director for the Middletown Division of Fire stated the paramedics “breached the standard of care and the breach caused” the death
Master seizure thresholds, classification and treatment approaches
Challenge your expertise on stroke, seizures, shock and more
Nine interactive scenarios designed to enhance your understanding of seizures, strokes and common acute patient presentations
CPR
High school senior Sebastian Cadavid recognized by the American Heart Association as a Heartsaver Hero for his efforts
The Bicycle Emergency Response Team is engaging the community, while providing quick response to difficult-to-access venues
Shattering assumptions with a case study roundup
A paramedic administered oxygen before Brito was transported to a Rochester, N.Y., hospital
Learn more about psychogenic seizures and how to be a more empathetic provider
An attorney for Jamon West’s family alleges firefighters threw West to the ground and put their weight on top of him while he was having a seizure
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said the video appears to show the man in “the throes of a seizure”
There is nothing fake or pseudo about the mortality rate of patients with PNES
The Roseville Volunteer Fire Department blasted the drone operator on Facebook and police have launched an investigation into the incident
911
When Allison Doyle began seizing while alone with her son, 7-year-old Kristopher kept calm and dialed for help
American Medical Response EMT Kerstii Groce’s attorney says police never performed a sobriety test before arresting her
How to add intranasal drugs to the BLS scope of practice, and why it would be a valuable addition to the BLS toolbox
In this episode learn the 5 diagnoses for altered mental status that can kill your patient emergently
Fort Belknap EMT Troy Kuntz and his fiancée Nurse Jessica Gallus were on their way to adopt a puppy when they discovered the man on the floor of the port-a-potty
The family’s attorney says the woman was in a body bag for two hours after being declared dead
Is routine blood glucose testing of all children in the prehospital setting indicated?
Rasheen Hill is a mental health therapy coordinator who is required to take annual CPR classes for his job
According to a criminal complaint filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Angelo Ray, 21, is charged with two counts of battery on a healthcare worker
In 20-25% of cases, stroke symptoms and signs represent a stroke mimic, such as hypoglycemia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis or infection
Austin Travis County Deputy Medical Director Jason Pickett identifies syncope differential and the applications for spinal motion restriction and point of care ultrasound
I was unprepared for the sheer number of alcohol withdrawal patients I would see as a correctional physician
Regina Shealy rolled the girl onto her side when she began having a seizure, and protected her from hard objects