Geriatric
The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize
On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
The Huron Township Public Safety Department’s registry is a source of critical information for first responders when assisting seniors and others in emergency situations
Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
Discover essential tools to help individuals with limited mobility navigate daily life more easily and securely
Additional training can help providers who want to do right by patients involved in hospice and end-of-life care
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of weakness. The vital signs your partner has given you are not very detailed. What are some ways to improve on those findings?
As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures
Sunny Wescott, lead meteorologist for the Department of Homeland Security’s CISA, identifies community risks
Learn what to look for and how to advocate for elderly patients who may be much sicker than they appear
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class’s patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
Follow these tips when responding to a patient with a suspected hip fracture
LifeStar Ambulance Service Jacksonville responds to at least 10 lift assist calls a week, most being “no-contact medical alarms”
Unique considerations for responding to emergencies involving individuals with special needs
A Ross/West View EMS ambulance will posted at a Sheetz for faster response to elderly residents
Nine interactive scenarios designed to enhance your understanding of seizures, strokes and common acute patient presentations
EMTs, paramedics and firefighters have a responsibility to identify fall hazards and share prevention tips with patients and at the public events we host
Long-term care facilities are at risk of becoming hotbeds of growth for the fungus that is rapidly spreading across the United States
Regardless of what option turns out to best fit your family’s needs, there are some very important points to remember as you’re making choices
Hundreds of evacuations were taking place in the Fort Myers area, where storm damage cut off potable water to at least nine hospitals
This episode dives into geriatric healthcare and the origins of high-performance EMS
Dr. JR Pickett examines the difference between a thoracic aortic dissection and an abdominal aortic aneurysm
A bill that requires training awaits the governor’s signature
Test your knowledge of intra-axial injuries, central herniation, subarachnoid hemorrhage and more
TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries
