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.
Understanding the signs of Cushing’s triad can be the difference between timely intervention and critical deterioration in patients with elevated intracranial pressure
Assign someone to monitor the patient’s airway visually and with capnography using these five tips
Avoid misdiagnosing atrial flutter as sinus tachycardia by mastering these ECG interpretation strategies
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Eko Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam Saltman who discusses best practices for using a stethoscope
The decision to treat on scene or transport should depend on the training and abilities of the responders, not on the equipment at hand
The position statements summarize recommendations for training, quality management, pediatric considerations and more
Drs. Antevy, Piehl, Spiro, Scheppke, Bernstein and Kupas discuss ketamine and other sedatives, and how to minimize risk when administering
Clinically significant bradycardia: think about causes before you treat
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
If your warmer can’t manage high flow rates and is the “weak link” in your treatment, then it’s time to get a blood/fluid warmer that can
Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro evaluate EMS video of a patient receiving whole blood and a finger thoracostomy
Kelly Grayson shares how the digital amplification option from Eko stands up to rig noise and abuse
Should healthcare professionals lose their jobs if they refuse a COVID-19 vaccine?
Keep these considerations in mind, and you can be confident in a choice the end users will be pleased with
Vodcast: Drs. Peter Antevy, Mark Piehl and David Spiro discuss multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and the newest PALS guidelines
The UCSF physician team discusses how to best treat our stoke patients in the pre-hospital setting
Shattering assumptions with a case study roundup
Learn the risk factors, symptoms and factors that impact heat-related illness
Reviewing the pediatric evidence for stay and play or load and go
In this episode, our co-hosts tackle the topic of congestive heart failure from presenting symptoms, to medications used to manage and standard treatment options
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during the European Championship match against Finland on Saturday
EMS, fire and police representatives testified before the committee saying ketamine is important for first responders’ safety
As device manufacturers continue to explore the potential of wearable tech, we’re discovering new applications and opportunities for health monitoring
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the importance of treating the whole patient in context, instead of relying on medical monitoring to determine best practices
The department began using the GoodSAM telemedicine program in December to assess some patients remotely
Hennepin County EMS paramedics and a Minneapolis fire captain described their efforts to resuscitate Floyd
Test your knowledge on interpreting ECG waves, intervals and segments
Learn how real-time BVM feedback can help you improve patient care for cardiac arrest, TBI and other critical conditions
The device’s software will allow the Pueblo West Fire Department to transmit heart rhythm data securely to the ER
The city of Hobart took advantage of a trade-in deal to replace its older cardiac monitors and AEDs
This case study details how Naperville FD in Illinois improved survivability and ROSC rates for cardiac arrest by adopting new protocols and equipment
