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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

JEMS

These unmanned aerial vehicles can rapidly deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs), naloxone, epinephrine, and other critical supplies to the scene of an emergency, often faster than traditional ambulances. Delivery of Automated External Defibrillators via drone technology. References 1. Claesson, A., Fredman, D., Bogle, B.,

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Torsade in a patient with left bundle branch block: is there a long QT? (And: Left Bundle Pacing).

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Bogossian et al. (1) Bogossian H, Frommeyer G, Ninios I, Hasan F, Nguyen QS, Karosiene Z, Mijic D, Kloppe A, Suleiman H, Bandorski D, et al. So the best way to measure whether there is prolongation within an individual is to measure changes in either the JT interval or the T-peak to T-end interval (1, 2). Heart Rhythm [Internet].

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Airway Considerations in Prehospital Cardiac Arrest

ACEP Now

7 In light of this data, it appears that ETI can be an appropriate EMS intervention in OHCA provided the following conditions are met: the paramedic is skilled and experienced; the endotracheal tube goes in on the first attempt without interrupting CPR or delaying defibrillation; and the airway is placed less than five minutes after EMS arrival.

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ToxCard: Second Generation Antipsychotic Overdose

EMDocs

10 Table 1: Second-Generation Antipsychotics and Associated Adverse Effects Adapted from: UpToDate 8 with additional sources Micromedex 9 and Riboldi, et al 11 *SL=sublingual, IM=intramuscular, PO=oral, ODT=orally disintegrating tablets, ER=extended release, IR=immediate release. +to Gummin DD, Mowry JB, Beuhler M, et al. Core EM.

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Lifting Buddy - The Left Ventricular Assist Device

FOAMfrat

With that being said, the manufacturers say that CPR, medications, Defibrillation, Cardioversion, and Anything you would normally do are OKAY. We still defibrillate ventricular fibrillation just as we would any other patient. 99% of the time, they have statistically few problems. However, I empower you to use this as a starting place.

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Chest pain and rapid pacing followed by an unexplained wide complex tachycardia. Time for cardioversion?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This is the shock coil and identifies this device as a defibrillator. CRT-D is cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillation capability, like the CXR above. CRT-P is cardiac resynchronization therapy with pacing only, without the ability to defibrillate. Kaye et al. Canepa-Anson et al.

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SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Reference: Snyder BD, Van Dyke MR, Walker RG, et al. Reference: Snyder BD, Van Dyke MR, Walker RG, et al. You continue with compressions and defibrillations and your partner places an advanced airway. Association of small adult ventilation bags with return of spontaneous circulation in out of hospital cardiac arrest.