James J Augustine

EMS Spotlight

James Augustine, MD, FACEP, is the chairman of the National Clinical Governance Board.

Dr. Augustine is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians. He currently serves on the board of directors of the American College of Emergency Physicians. In addition, he has been a member of national groups and organizations overseeing emergency medical services, emergency service quality improvement, benchmarking and best practices and disaster preparation.

Full list of James J Augustine results

Capnography: A vital sign for every EMS patient
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Monitoring ETCO2 with waveform capnography gives EMS providers real-time feedback to make treatment decisions and improve care for a multitude of medical problems and traumatic injuries
Infectious exposure in EMS: The dirty business of keeping clean
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Simple but effective practices will minimize your exposure to infectious diseases
Mixing your meds: Working through the pharmaceutical shortage for EMS
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EMS leaders are now faced with an ongoing management challenge
When Newtown happens: What are EMS' priorities for active shooter response
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Mass fatality tragedies like the 2012 school shooting Conn. can happen anywhere, so we must be prepared
Inventory management solutions to improve EMS medication management
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Systems and electronic assistance can be applied to all medication control processes
Rural coverage: Communications challenges for EMS
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Best practices include the strategic application of wireless communication systems to improve response capabilities and safety
The critical need for 12-lead EKG programs in EMS
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12-lead EKG assessment is a critical diagnostic aid for patients with chest pain and other complaints associated with myocardial infarction
Managing and moving the very large EMS patient
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Comprehensive approach is necessary to address problem without harming patients or providers
Prehospital airway management: Making the right choice
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EMS providers must be skilled in managing airways and ventilation using multiple devices
Cold and injured: Motor vehicle accidents in the winter
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Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
"Someone's been shot": An EMS case study
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There are critical decisions made in the prehospital emergency care of unstable patients with penetrating trauma
Diabetes: The highs, lows, and "When Can They Go's"
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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
Practicing the MCI response plan
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Regular drills, like 'Triage Tuesdays,' enhance training for emergency providers
Managing an MCI with limited resources
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At an emergency scene with multiple victims, the two sets of priorities are managerial and medical
Capnography in the field
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The use of capnography by EMS providers can improve the quality and safety of patient care