Head Trauma
The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the ‘Do It For Drew’ foundation to prevent another tragic death
Proper assessment, treatment, and transport of patients with traumatic brain injury saves lives, here’s how
Endotracheal intubation is a definitive method of airway control, but prehospital use may lead to complications
The boy’s mother carried the child next door, where Hernando County paramedic Stephen Murphy treated the most life-threatening wounds until additional responders arrived
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong
A go-to test for consciousness or a risky habit? The truth about the sternum rub revealed
Understanding the signs of Cushing’s triad can be the difference between timely intervention and critical deterioration in patients with elevated intracranial pressure
The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal
A University of Colorado’s Colorado Springs spokesperson said the man was in the audience watching the event when the weight cleared the barrier and struck him
Salem firefighters purchased 140 caps after several players were concussed at the beginning of the season
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
The lawsuit alleges that the recruit suffered a head injury but was cleared by paramedics to continue the “hazing ritual,” which ultimately caused his leg injuries
Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter as bullets rang out, loved ones say
A technical sergeant for the Air National Guard rushed through the crowd, knelt at the side of former FF Corey Comperatore’s head and pressed a towel against the wound
The man “ignited a large firework device” and put the lit firework on his head, leaving him with “massive head injuries,” Dorchester County deputies said
After recovering from her injuries, Nicole Goslant was able to meet the Health First First Flight crew that saved her life
The 25 new recommendations from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association are designed to take a more holistic approach to concussion management and how it affects patient care and outcomes
The kits contain medications to help Polk County Fire Rescue EMS prevent seizures and reduce brain swelling
Avoiding the 3 “H bombs” in patients with TBI significantly improves survival
Steve Whitehead and Nick Nudell debate the importance of MOR reporting
Head-to-toe guidance for improving trauma outcomes
Takeaways from more than 8M EMS encounters that help inform destination decisions
Turner immediately went down to the ground while bleeding heavily after being struck
The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury while the crew was transporting a patient
Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year
“She was my guardian angel,” Caryn Hebert Sullivan said in praise of Sophia Furtado
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
