Geriatric

Our co-hosts discuss the three techniques EMS providers should use to determine if a patient has the mental capacity to decline medical treatment

The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize

A bill that requires training awaits the governor's signature

Test your knowledge of intra-axial injuries, central herniation, subarachnoid hemorrhage and more

Learn what to look for and how to advocate for elderly patients who may be much sicker than they appear

Follow these methods to successfully assess and treat older patients

TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries

EMS role in recognizing the symptoms of and diagnosing delirium

End-of-life care takes a heavy emotional toll: Seek support when needed

Where EMS intersects with palliative care and hospice

Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Mount Sinai Health System have reached an agreement to offer community paramedicine, ET3 and treat-in-place options

On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients

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

Delivering doses to seniors, the homebound and the homeless

Injury prevention, especially of geriatric falls, is an important responsibility for EMS providers