Emergency Medicine Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Inclusion criteria were non-traumatic cardiac arrests treated with at least one external electric shock with an automated external defibrillator from the basic life support team and resuscitated by a physician-staffed ALS team. Primary outcome was survival at hospital discharge with a good neurological outcome.

Resuscitation 75

Resuscitation Basic Life Support Hospitals CPR 75

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 11, 2023

A fire company is on scene providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has defibrillated twice with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Background: Airway management strategies for out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) have been hotly debated since the dawn of CPR.

Basic Life Support 52

Basic Life Support Airway Management CPR Resuscitation 52

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

MARCH 26, 2024

Understanding Simulation Training: Simulation training involves replicating real-life scenarios in a controlled environment to provide practical learning experiences for ambulance crews. Whether it’s administering medications, performing CPR, or managing airway obstructions, simulation allows for targeted skill development and feedback.

Mass Casualty Incidents 52

Mass Casualty Incidents Ambulance Services Teamwork Basic Life Support 52

Mind The Bleep

MAY 16, 2023

Education around basic life support should be given to caregivers too. Reassurance: When reassuring parents/carers of low risk children, care should be taken to explain what we mean by BRUEs and why we stratify risk in the way that we do.

Basic Life Support 52

Basic Life Support Seizures CPR Wellness 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

1 Though hydrocortisone is often included in ‘crash carts,’ the most recent consensus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has a weak recommendation against the use of corticosteroids during CPR. Given its mineralocorticoid properties, hydrocortisone is traditionally used for adrenal insufficiency. 2015;116(6):960-975. Circulation.

Basic Life Support 80

Basic Life Support CPR Fractures Emergency Department 80

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JULY 23, 2023

Advanced life support In advanced life support ambulances, there will be heart and blood pressure monitoring equipment, pulse oximetry, IV pumps, oxygen delivery devices, airway, etc. Trained staff – skilled staff who knows how to use life-saving tools on board. Such services can save lives.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services Basic Life Support Blood Transfusions Patient Safety 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Bystander CPR is initiated prior to EMS arrival. EMS arrives on scene and initiates high quality basic life support (BLS). His primary interests are resuscitation, prehospital critical care, airway management, and point-of-care ultrasound. Case: A 46-year-old man has a cardiac arrest at home, witnessed by family.

Basic Life Support 52

Basic Life Support Airway Management CPR Resuscitation 52