Vaccine Mandate for EMTs Stresses Small-Town Ambulance Crews
EMS crews have been busier than ever this year, as people who delayed getting care during the covid-19 pandemic have grown progressively sicker.
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Higher Dosage of Naloxone Approved for Opioid Overdose
The FDA approved an 8mg dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray to treat opioid overdose, an increase from the previous 2 mg and 4 mg approved products.
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Zoll Summit 2020 Call for Presentations
Zoll Medical Corp is calling for EMS presentations for the Zoll Summit 2020, in Denver, Colo from June 9-11, 2020.
EMS: Laryngeal Tube Insertion Linked to Improved Survival for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
According to a study published in JAMA, initial laryngeal tube insertion improved 72-hour survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest compared to endotracheal tube intubation.
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Mobile Devices Alerting CPR-trained Bystanders of Nearby Victims
The use of mobile phone technology to alert bystanders trained in CPR is helping cardiac arrest victims receive prompt and critical care.
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Flight Therapists: RTs Take to the Skies in ‘Flying ICUs’
While the vast majority of respiratory therapists do their lifesaving work in hospitals and clinics, a select few who operate as flight RTs find their workspace miles above the earth.
Read MoreHow EMS Use of Ventilators has Evolved
Advances in technology, as well as an increased understanding of the physiology and effects of mechanical ventilation, have had a profound impact on ventilator use in the pre-hospital setting.
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DMAT: Disaster Medical Assistance Teams
When disaster strikes, the expertise and medical support delivered by federal Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, which include RTs, are often the difference between life and death for victims.
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Management of the Airway During Critical Situations
Effective preparation for care delivery during disasters requires both careful planning and frequent practice.
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Children in Asthma ‘Hot Spots’ Visit the ER More Often
Researchers investigate why asthmatic children in New York City neighborhoods with high rates of asthma make many more visits to the ER than those who live in other parts of the city.
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Difficult Intubation: Special Circumstances Require Special Skills
Intubation for certain patient populations offers RTs huge challenges and requires skill and cool-headedness.
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NPPV Does Not Have a Positive Role to Play in the Care of DNR/DNI
One respiratory therapist discusses the use of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation for Do-Not-Resuscitate/Do-Not-Intubate (DNR/DNI) patients.
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Respiratory Care Practitioners to the Rescue
It is a crucial time for the services of respiratory care practitioners and will continue to be for an indefinite period.
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