Trauma
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In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent article from columnist Jonathan Lee about the use of TXA in the prehospital environment
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
Video captured of boy falling from ski lift at Liberty Mountain Resort in Pa.
Kas. gun store owners and suspects exchange gun fire; 2 suspects critically wounded
Ambulances transport 10 children with non-life threatening injuries to hospitals
She walked about a mile through the woods in near-freezing temperatures and knocked on a stranger’s door for help
Democratic leader suffers broken ribs, bones after elastic band broke and he fell
Wis. state EMS officials will investigate allegations against ambulance company of improper transport destination and failure to file special event plan
Higher level of care available in new year for traumatic injuries and medical emergencies
Shanghai waterfront celebration turns deadly; victims suffocated and trampled
The Australian medic coordinated a Thailand hospital’s disaster response during the chaos
