Head Trauma
The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
Avoiding the 3 “H bombs” in patients with TBI significantly improves survival
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
Authorities say the suspect kicked the EMS provider in the chest and threatened to kill the crew
Officials say the paramedic suffered a concussion during the assault following a vehicle crash
The driver of the vehicle that rear-ended the ambulance is accused of driving under the influence
Test your knowledge on Cushing’s Reflex, which signals a risk for brain herniation
The top tenets of violent threat attack training and practice for EMS responders
Family members said Maria Davis, wife of Los Angeles Paramedic Greg Davis, died due to a traumatic brain injury suffered when she jumped into the pool
Pre-hospital management of a traumatic brain injury: Saline, ketamine, TXA and finding the CO2 sweet spot
The lawsuit states netting should have been set up to protect the paramedic, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during the 2019 ALCS
Whitesville Paramedic Terry Vermillion reunited with James Wood, who was critically injured in the 2010 Upper Big Branch Mine disaster, last week
The Bella Vista Fire and EMS Department among first in the nation to launch cerebral oximetry machines in two of its ambulances
Police said the ambulance was responding to an aided case and had its lights and sirens activated when it struck the victim while he was crossing an intersection
Those with severe brain injuries who were treated with the new protocol before they reached the hospital survived at twice the rate of those who didn’t get this new treatment
Kali Shultz said one of the first things she wanted to do after being hospitalized for months was thank the paramedics who saved her after she fell off of her longboard
ePCR data from more than 1,000 EMS agencies filtered to understand frequency and type of football players injuries
The American Academy of Pediatrics found that the number of children between the ages of 8 and 13 visiting ERs for concussions has doubled
Through the EPIC treatment, EMS providers are taught to focus on the three H-bombs to prevent further damage to head injuries
PupilScreen detects changes in a pupil’s response to light using the phone’s camera and a type of artificial intelligence
RSI can be lifesaving when appropriately applied or deadly if not performed with a high-level of proficiency and accuracy
Experts said it sounds an alarm about the long-lasting impact of PTSD and depression on the brain
How would you treat a baseball umpire’s significant head laceration as players, fans and television viewers watch your every move?
Focus on assessing and treating the patient’s basic life threats before interrogating bystanders or investigating the scene
Use ETCO2 monitoring to avoid inappropriate hyperventilation, recognize abnormal respiratory patterns and guide care
Authorities believe Michael Purdy, 24, fell and suffered a fatal head injury
Most injuries studied were mild, but all concussions are potentially serious and researchers say the trend raises public health and safety concerns
A teenager’s death after a misplaced and unrecognized failed intubation is a tragic reminder of how and why error can occur in EMS
The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the ‘Do It For Drew’ foundation to prevent another tragic death
The London Air Ambulance is testing the Infrascanner to detect life-threatening head injuries
Riders, using the hashtag #hoverboardfail, have reported fractures, concussions and fires
