Sepsis
Follow these EMS tips to measure mean arterial pressure, monitor sepsis, rule out DKA and ensure high-quality CPR
As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures
Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center
Critical care paramedicine is application of science and artistry to care for the profoundly ill patient
Temperature, lactate and ETCO2 monitoring may provide field personnel with objective evidence to make a more accurate field diagnosis of systemic inflammatory response syndrome
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
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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
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
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