Trauma Assessment

Remembering shock pioneer, R. Adams Cowley, 30-years after his death

Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro on trauma intubation, simple thoracostomy training and evidence-based medicine

Drs.  Antevy, Piehl and Spiro evaluate EMS video of a patient receiving whole blood and a finger thoracostomy

The UCSF physician team discusses how to give avulsed teeth the best chance at reimplantation

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission identified more than 190,000 ED visits due to micromobility products in the past four years

Each EMT-certified trooper will now carry advanced equipment for trauma, airway management and other medical emergencies

At least seven people were injured, including four firefighters, after a natural gas explosion at an apartment complex

An escalator at the MBTA's Back Bay station malfunctioned, sending riders tumbling to the bottom

On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients

It is important to differentiate tension pneumothorax from conditions with similar symptoms, and to avoid performing inappropriate needle decompression

Flail chest, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade and pulmonary contusion have unique presentations, but all jeopardize vital functions

Police officers, arriving before EMS, can make the most impact on patient survival by assessing and treating life threats

Keep these products in mind as you equip your trauma kit or IFAK

An overview of pain and sedation for the prehospital provider

Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing