Trauma
Prepare for patients who experience blunt-force or penetrating trauma with news, research, expert-written columns, podcasts and original videos in the EMS1 Trauma topic.
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent article from columnist Jonathan Lee about the use of TXA in the prehospital environment
Drs. Dorsett, Jarvis and Escajeda join the Pediatric EMS Podcast crossover episode to discuss pain management
The key is to remember that kids get sick differently than adults and that physical findings may be more subtle
Cabarrus EMS developed protocols to administer Tranexamic Acid to trauma patients
He resisted deputies’ efforts to apply a tourniquet before paramedics arrived
Firefighters had to remove the truck to free one of the victims, who was pinned underneath
23-year-old ambulance driver was driving with suspended license
One person in the car was critically injured and had to be cut out of the vehicle by firefighters
Van ran through a stop sign, crossed all lanes of a highway, and landed in a canal
It took more than an hour to extricate him and he was airlifted to a nearby trauma center
MONOC is first EMS agency in state to administer TXA to patients with confirmed or suspected severe hemorrhage
Both officers taken to hospital by ambulance with Injuries described as serious; Shooting happened just after midnight
In the real world it is impossible for a scene to be 100% safe; therefore we must constantly assess risk
Tranexamic acid has been used in trauma centers for years, and the drug is making its way into the prehospital setting
Adopted by Mayo One and Mayo Clinic Hospital — Saint Marys Campus emergency department in 2012
Carmel Fire Department is first in state to purchase ‘exciting technology’
EMS can determine when to administer nitroglycerine by utilizing the Lifepak 15 – placing EKG electrodes on the wrists and ankles in anticipation of running a full 12-lead EKG
A state police dash cam video captures a highway collision where a man was ejected from his out-of-control vehicle
Kyle Busch breaks right leg and left foot in crash at Daytona; race car struck wall that didn’t have energy-absorbing SAFER barrier
They were struck while assisting victims from another crash; discharged from hospital to continue recovery and rehab
Audit may infringe on FAA authority; Medics complain Trauma Hawk is “being used to taxi patients between other counties”
20-year-old man suffered 16-inch wound to his thigh; now recovering after surgery
Tri-State Ambulance and Milwaukee County EMS administer TXA to patients with severe bleeding
1 other injured in shooting that occurred during kickoff to the carnival weekend parade
EMS is rarely about lifesaving; instead it is a privilege of caring for others at their time of greatest need
Wis. medics waited within sight of victim because police officer took another call without telling dispatch
Coalition releases policy statement based on comprehensive review of research on complex and emotionally charged pediatric emergencies
Bystander with military training used his belt as a tourniquet on a man’s severed leg; department policy is to leave tourniquets in place
