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Case Report: Coronary Vasospasm-Induced Cardiac Arrest

ACEP Now

Advanced cardiac life support protocol was initiated, and the patient was intubated. Attention was turned to the consideration of severe coronary vasospasm as the inciting event for cardiopulmonary arrest and the nidus for refractory ventricular fibrillation. Click to enlarge.) What Would You Do Next? Click to enlarge.)

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

NCOAE

Here, we present them in alphabetical order: ABC – Airway, Breathing and Circulation – “This is the Golden Rule of emergency medical professionals” AED – Automated External Defibrillator – The device that delivers electric shock to the heart of patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest A-EMT – Advanced EMT ALS – Advanced Life Support Anaphylaxis— (..)

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

Flame Burns These are secondary burns caused when an electrical event ignites clothing or nearby materials. Rapid Assessment and Advanced Life Support Upon arrival at the scene, our immediate focus is on assessing the victim’s airway, breathing, and circulation.

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Calcium in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

NAEMSP

CPR is taken over by responding crews, and he is placed on a cardiac monitor/defibrillator. After several cycles of defibrillation, epinephrine, and amiodarone, the patient remains in cardiac arrest. Calcium Chloride Is Given to Sicker Patients During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Events. Resuscitation Plus, 12 , 1-9.

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Airway Considerations in Prehospital Cardiac Arrest

ACEP Now

It is historically the “definitive airway” and, in the setting of cardiac arrest, a successfully placed and confirmed endotracheal tube connected to a well-managed ventilator removes the bulk of airway and breathing concerns from the Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) algorithms.

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ALS and BLS Medical Care: Which should I have at my event?

Paramedics Unlimited

In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding. In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care.

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