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Episode 72: CPR-induced consciousness with Jack Howard

Critical Care Scenarios

We discuss the phenomenon of CPR-induced consciousness (i.e. patients demonstrating awakeness during resuscitation) with Jack Howard, Intensive Care Paramedic at Ambulance Victoria in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, and first author on a recent literature review and Delphi-derived expert guideline on CPRIC management.

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SGEM#392: Shock Me – Double Sequential or Vector Change for OHCAs with Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He confirms pulselessness, initiates CPR, gets a colleague to call 911, and intubates the patient on the floor. He arrives at the hospital 18 minutes into his arrest and his monitor shows persistent ventricular fibrillation. Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is something we have covered extensively on the SGEM over the years.

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Lab case 398

EMergucate

75 year old man was brought to ED by ambulance in VF cardiac arrest , CPR in progress. His venous blood gases showed the following PH = 7.14 pCO2 = 53 mmHg

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What Can You Do as an EMT?

Chicago EMT Training

Private ambulance companies Most private ambulance companies are always hiring. Positions at ambulance companies tend to be a little more flexible especially for those with other jobs or are in school. Duties include but are not limited to stocking, cleaning, transporting patients, performing EKGs, blood draws, and CPR.

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So You Want to Become an EMT

Chicago EMT Training

A handful of students every semester procrastinate with their records which delays they ability to perform clinical rotations through the hospitals and ambulances. From great grades, volunteering, having extracurriculars, to trying to get some research published. Track down your immunization records and obtain a TB test.

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SGEM Xtra: The REBEL vs. The SKEPTIC at SMACC 2019

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Four Critical Care Controversies: * Round#1: Mechanical CPR – SGEM#136 * Round#2: Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) – SGEM#238 * Round#3: Stroke Ambulances with CT Scanners * Round#4: Bougie for First Pass Intubation – SGEM#271 Conclusion/Winner – Use EBM and the winner is the patient We appreciate Dr.

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First Aid & CPR Training As A Mandate For Every Family: A Staten Island, NY Emergency Courses Update

TIMER

WHY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS MUST GIVE EMERGENCY AND CPR TRAINING IMPORTANCE? Knowing first aid and CPR training can truly make a difference in those sudden emergencies. The post First Aid & CPR Training As A Mandate For Every Family: A Staten Island, NY Emergency Courses Update appeared first on Timer EMT.