Head Trauma
Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year
Test your knowledge of intra-axial injuries, central herniation, subarachnoid hemorrhage and more
Those with severe brain injuries who were treated with the new protocol before they reached the hospital survived at twice the rate of those who didn’t get this new treatment
Kali Shultz said one of the first things she wanted to do after being hospitalized for months was thank the paramedics who saved her after she fell off of her longboard
ePCR data from more than 1,000 EMS agencies filtered to understand frequency and type of football players injuries
The American Academy of Pediatrics found that the number of children between the ages of 8 and 13 visiting ERs for concussions has doubled
Through the EPIC treatment, EMS providers are taught to focus on the three H-bombs to prevent further damage to head injuries
PupilScreen detects changes in a pupil’s response to light using the phone’s camera and a type of artificial intelligence
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
RSI can be lifesaving when appropriately applied or deadly if not performed with a high-level of proficiency and accuracy
Experts said it sounds an alarm about the long-lasting impact of PTSD and depression on the brain
How would you treat a baseball umpire’s significant head laceration as players, fans and television viewers watch your every move?
Focus on assessing and treating the patient’s basic life threats before interrogating bystanders or investigating the scene
Use ETCO2 monitoring to avoid inappropriate hyperventilation, recognize abnormal respiratory patterns and guide care
Authorities believe Michael Purdy, 24, fell and suffered a fatal head injury
Most injuries studied were mild, but all concussions are potentially serious and researchers say the trend raises public health and safety concerns
A teenager’s death after a misplaced and unrecognized failed intubation is a tragic reminder of how and why error can occur in EMS
The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the ‘Do It For Drew’ foundation to prevent another tragic death
The London Air Ambulance is testing the Infrascanner to detect life-threatening head injuries
Riders, using the hashtag #hoverboardfail, have reported fractures, concussions and fires
We asked EMS providers about the presence of ambulances at games, the personnel available and their training to treat sports-related injuries
What level of care is available and are EMS personnel on standby at high school football games in your response area?
Twenty-four cadets suffered concussions in the annual fight organized by first-year students as a way to build camaraderie
Proper assessment, treatment, and transport of patients with traumatic brain injury saves lives, here’s how
Eric Williams was running on a trail when he was struck; he suffered major head trauma
Wis. state EMS officials will investigate allegations against ambulance company of improper transport destination and failure to file special event plan
The trainer recognized the quarterback’s concussion and medics resuscitated him en route to the hospital
Endotracheal intubation is a definitive method of airway control, but prehospital use may lead to complications
