Medical Monitoring
The Medical Monitoring topic contains news and information about medical monitoring, outlines the current trends and what the future may hold for EMS providers.
Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment
Understand how monitoring tools can be used to guide treatment for COPD exacerbations
When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising — are your skills ready for the spike?
Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident
Understand how continuous waveform capnography and ETCO2 monitoring during CPR can improve cardiac arrest outcomes
Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity.
Quickly and confidently interpret EKG rhythms using this 10-step method tailored for EMS providers, helping improve prehospital cardiac care
Learn how waveform capnography enhances patient assessment, guides treatment and improves outcomes in respiratory arrrest and distress
From AI-powered seizure detection to LogRx’s medication monitoring tech, four California entrepreneurs vie for a $10,000 prize and in-game recognition
Steve Whitehead breaks down pulse ox plethysmography
Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Avoid false blood pressure readings that could impact patient care. Discover the most frequent BP measurement mistakes and expert-backed techniques for accuracy.
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care
New research explores how point-of-care lung ultrasound can improve prehospital identification of acute heart failure
The proposed legislation would direct the Maine Board of Pharmacy to create rules and oversight of remote pharmacies in rural areas
A randomized trial suggests public spaces may be suitable for blood pressure screenings
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
Compare the latest glucometers with cutting-edge features, from fast results to app integration, and find your perfect match today
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states
For your reference: A pediatric vitals chart broken down by age range
Make sure each of your service’s cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice
When shopping for a new pulse oximeter, here are six important issues to consider
New technology is changing how we place electrodes for accurate 12-lead ECGs
Learn what to look for, including P-to-P intervals, to identify atrial flutter
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Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
