Geriatric
Remember that the most important patient is always the one in front of you
Understanding the differences can lead to more precise prehospital treatment of patients with diabetes
A careful and thorough EMS stroke assessment can make a difference in ED management
The harsh reality of end-of-life care — and the moral injury it inflicts on caregivers
The St. Charles County Ambulance District is using senior volunteers to simulate real-world calls and improve fall injury assessments
Injury prevention, especially of geriatric falls, is an important responsibility for EMS providers
Medics weigh in on how skilled nursing facility policies and staffing gaps overburden EMS and the ED
Key assessment and management techniques for EMS personnel confronting hyperthermia
It’s easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that
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
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