Medical Monitoring
The Medical Monitoring topic contains news and information about medical monitoring, outlines the current trends and what the future may hold for EMS providers.
Blood pressure may be the vital sign we measure the most and understand the least
Eliminate EKG rhythms until there is only one probable interpretation
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
As an employer, the pressure is on to captivate the workforce and stand out in a competitive job market
Your main role on a fire scene is to keep firefighters safe, which may include telling them they aren’t safe to return to duty
Montgomery County Hospital District shares 3 years of results of a hyperkalemia treatment protocol
Learn what the guidelines say about titration, selecting a sedation agent and monitoring sedation
Always keep the patient’s context in mind in any situation when you’re utilizing waveform capnography
Learn how innovations are being made in treating respiratory emergencies
Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities
City council members will vote on a 2-year ban on all chemical sedatives used to restrain patients as well as any new sedatives for medical purposes
Protect patients from over-ventilation and pulmonary injury with a bag-valve-mask that helps regulate rate and volume
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
Download this EMS1 cardiac monitors buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Eko Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam Saltman who discusses best practices for using a stethoscope
The decision to treat on scene or transport should depend on the training and abilities of the responders, not on the equipment at hand
The position statements summarize recommendations for training, quality management, pediatric considerations and more
Drs. Antevy, Piehl, Spiro, Scheppke, Bernstein and Kupas discuss ketamine and other sedatives, and how to minimize risk when administering
Clinically significant bradycardia: think about causes before you treat
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
If your warmer can’t manage high flow rates and is the “weak link” in your treatment, then it’s time to get a blood/fluid warmer that can
Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro evaluate EMS video of a patient receiving whole blood and a finger thoracostomy
Kelly Grayson shares how the digital amplification option from Eko stands up to rig noise and abuse
Should healthcare professionals lose their jobs if they refuse a COVID-19 vaccine?
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
Keep these considerations in mind, and you can be confident in a choice the end users will be pleased with
Vodcast: Drs. Peter Antevy, Mark Piehl and David Spiro discuss multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and the newest PALS guidelines
The UCSF physician team discusses how to best treat our stoke patients in the pre-hospital setting
Shattering assumptions with a case study roundup
