Sepsis
Know the difference between septic shock and cardiogenic shock and how to treat both in the field
In this episode learn the 5 diagnoses for altered mental status that can kill your patient emergently
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
The video aims to entertain and promote early sepsis recognition and management
The woman had to undergo emergency surgery to prevent sepsis
Quantitative waveform capnography can be a reliable surrogate for lactate monitoring in detecting metabolic distress in sepsis patients
A new program coordinates EMS and clinical efforts to lower sepsis mortality rates
This month’s favorites included a video featuring a technique for reading ECGs and an entertaining parody music video on ER drug abuse
Understand how waveform capnography can be used to assess and treat ventilation, perfusion and metabolic emergencies in children
Students need to know that capnography is part of the standard of care and is one of the most important diagnostic tools at their disposal
It’s time for EMS clinical leaders to discuss the role of targeted antibiotics which are safe and effective when administered to the right patients
Proper assessment, treatment, and transport of patients with sepsis saves lives
Understand the importance of monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide and the valuable information it provides for patient assessment and treatment
Intravenous therapy should be performed only when medically necessary, and under stringent guidelines
EMTs and paramedics can help septic patients simply but effectively by understanding the pathophysiology of sepsis
