Geriatric
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
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
Six personnel from Maplewood FD are on leave after granting request of woman’s husband and power of attorney to halt resuscitation
Emergency crews arrived to find the SUV buried in the side of a room; four people were treated for minor injuries
New study finds more than half seniors report still using pain meds 6 months after accident
One man suffered serious burns and was in critical condition, and others were suffering from smoke inhalation; the cause of the fire was being investigated
85-year-old may have experienced a medical emergency before crashing his SUV
The victims, all over age 70, were discovered by a relative; one patient on garage floor next to a still running car
Severe weather and high winds across the midsection of the U.S. damaged structures and forced evacuations
First responders to work on campaigns to prevent falls and reduce distracted driving by teens
Wis. EMS, police, and fire responders learning different approaches for seniors suffering from dementia
These five strategies can help fire/EMS get seniors into safe hands
Thom Dick, a paramedic, caregiver and advocate for patients and providers, discusses his more than 40 years in EMS
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
Consider many causes for ‘general weakness’ in a patient with a complex medical history, including the possibility of sepsis
Taking patient history for elderly patients can reveal actual hunger or risk factors for going hungry
‘An elderly woman steps out of the car, and just from the worried look on her face, I can tell that she has a problem ...’
Patient with history of CABG has tachyarrhythmia and elevated troponin and wants to leave the hospital against medical advice
What’s your assessment and care for a patient who has tachyarrhythmia, an abnormal EKG and elevated troponin?
What’s your assessment and care for a patient who has a heart rate in 30s and needs a ride to her cardiologist’s office?
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