Geriatric

Q&A: Thom Dick on what it takes to be a caregiver and lifesaver

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Thom Dick, a paramedic, caregiver and advocate for patients and providers, discusses his more than 40 years in EMS

Wearable tech: Detecting arrhythmia, falls with the Apple Watch

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An Apple Watch update can detect abnormal heart rhythms and even call 911 for the user; learn how it works

10 things you need to know about acute pain management

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EMS providers must have a thorough understanding of pain assessment tools and options for acute pain management, especially with the recent focus on opioid abuse

How to help Calif. wildfire first responders

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Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes

What is sepsis

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Sepsis explainer video from Kaiser Health News introduces signs and symptoms of sepsis and immediate care steps. Learn more about sepsis and 10 things you need to know to save lives.

Avoidable sepsis infections send thousands of older patients to gruesome deaths

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A federal report found that care related to sepsis was the most common reason given for transfers of nursing home residents to hospitals

Elderly patient falls cost medics time, money

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A new study suggests paramedics are spending a month’s worth of time each year assisting geriatric patients after falls

Texas hospital unveils senior-oriented ER

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"Of course, everybody of all ages get hurt, but the ones who get sick often tend to be the elderly," nurse Wesley Milum said

Preparing fire-based EMS for the 'silver tsunami'

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Bruce Moeller offers strategies for tackling the aging population, dubbed the "silver tsunami," at Fire-Rescue Med 2018

Silent but deadly: The trauma we miss in geriatric care

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Improve your patient assessment of traumatic injuries in geriatric medicine

Ridesharing program focuses on seniors, patients

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Envoy America provides transportation options such as scheduled ambulances or services such as Lyft

Patient vital signs: 5 tips for EMTs, paramedics

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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?