James J Augustine

James J Augustine, M.D., is medical advisor for Washington Township Fire Department in the Dayton, Ohio, area. He is Director of Clinical Operations at EMP Management in Canton, Ohio, and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Wright State University. He formerly served as Assistant Fire Chief and Medical Director for Washington, DC Fire EMS. He has served 29 years as a firefighter, and was the first Chair of the Ohio EMS Board.

Full list of James J Augustine results

Managing and moving the very large EMS patient
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Comprehensive approach is necessary to address problem without harming patients or providers
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
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
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
Practicing the MCI response plan
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Regular drills, like 'Triage Tuesdays,' enhance training for emergency providers
Capnography in the field
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The use of capnography by EMS providers can improve the quality and safety of patient care