Forget ALS Guidelines when dealing with PEA. Part 2.

If you were interested in Forget ACLS Guidelines when dealing with Pulseless Electric Activity Part 1 here is the Part 2 of the presentation. In Part 1 we discussed about diagnosis and diagnostic tools. Here are suggested alternative way to evaluate and treat patients with PEA. As usual all your comments will be welcome. http://medest118.com/2015/09/23/forget-als-guidelines-when-dealing-with-pea-part-2/

Grand Rounds Recap 9/16

Air Care Grand Rounds What do I need to assess before I load this patient in the heli? *  Does your patient need plastic? (ETT, needle/finger thoracostomy) o Get breath sounds / anticipate your possible interventions you may need * Is your patient in shock? o Don’t have a lactate? Hyperglycemia in the absence ofContinue reading “Grand Rounds Recap 9/16”

JC: Self extrication vs. assisted extrication. St.Emlyn’s

St.Emlyn’s – Meducation in Virchester #FOAMed The last 2 years have seen the agreed wisdom of spinal immobilisation challenged. We have seen a paradigm shift in our attitude towards the use of cervical collar with some prehospital services now removing the automatic use of this device, and international organisations questioning their routine use. In brief…Continue reading “JC: Self extrication vs. assisted extrication. St.Emlyn’s”

Another Hospital is possible, by Mónica Ferrero

Step by step, a reference hospital is growing and showing what is done is the result of reflection, communication and involvement by designers, hospital staff, patients and families. We speak of the Hospital Materno-Infantil Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona.Diagnostic unit was transformed into a spaceship. This “restyling” was a success last year and the…Continue reading “Another Hospital is possible, by Mónica Ferrero”

Paramedics Australasia International Conference 2015

Our #FOAMed workshops will feature FOAM gurus @ketaminh & @KangarooBeach – WITH special guest appearance from @emcrit http://t.co/pqqdXGr9OO — PAIC2015 (@PAIC2015) September 17, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js .@AmboFOAM has recorded a video ahead of our #FOAMed workshops https://t.co/LSMRJzdy0G To modify bookings email admin@ccm.com.au #PAIC2015 — PAIC2015 (@PAIC2015) September 17, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js .@AmboFOAM "I found #FOAMed the greatest most powerful educationalContinue reading “Paramedics Australasia International Conference 2015”