/head-trauma Head Trauma en-US Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:24:29 GMT /prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport/articles/traumatic-brain-injuries-keep-it-simple-xZwmh9qRFzkHb0Cn/ Avoiding the 3 “H bombs” in patients with TBI significantly improves survival Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:24:29 GMT /prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport/articles/traumatic-brain-injuries-keep-it-simple-xZwmh9qRFzkHb0Cn/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/mechanism-of-injury-does-it-matter-0qeRZ2zWTAoir8iK/ Steve Whitehead and Nick Nudell debate the importance of MOR reporting Fri, 12 May 2023 17:15:40 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/mechanism-of-injury-does-it-matter-0qeRZ2zWTAoir8iK/ /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/research-review-putting-cdc-field-triage-guidelines-to-the-test-nz0MtUdewgQbDzuS/ Takeaways from more than 8M EMS encounters that help inform destination decisions Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:54:29 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/research-review-putting-cdc-field-triage-guidelines-to-the-test-nz0MtUdewgQbDzuS/ /concussion/new-concussion-guidelines-could-get-athletes-back-to-exercise-school-earlier The 25 new recommendations from the National Athletic Trainers' Association are designed to take a more holistic approach to concussion management and how it affects patient care and outcomes Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:16:35 GMT /concussion/new-concussion-guidelines-could-get-athletes-back-to-exercise-school-earlier /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/fla-county-ambulances-now-carrying-pediatric-tbi-kits-UNscOdVSKjyHGf1I/ The kits contain medications to help Polk County Fire Rescue EMS prevent seizures and reduce brain swelling Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:51:34 GMT /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/fla-county-ambulances-now-carrying-pediatric-tbi-kits-UNscOdVSKjyHGf1I/ /prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport/articles/traumatic-brain-injuries-keep-it-simple-xZwmh9qRFzkHb0Cn/ Avoiding the 3 “H bombs” in patients with TBI significantly improves survival Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:24:29 GMT /prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport/articles/traumatic-brain-injuries-keep-it-simple-xZwmh9qRFzkHb0Cn/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/mechanism-of-injury-does-it-matter-0qeRZ2zWTAoir8iK/ Steve Whitehead and Nick Nudell debate the importance of MOR reporting Fri, 12 May 2023 17:15:40 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/mechanism-of-injury-does-it-matter-0qeRZ2zWTAoir8iK/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/digital-edition-prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport-QOEn5Io1flOm06hq/ Head-to-toe guidance for improving trauma outcomes Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:40:59 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/digital-edition-prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport-QOEn5Io1flOm06hq/ /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/research-review-putting-cdc-field-triage-guidelines-to-the-test-nz0MtUdewgQbDzuS/ Takeaways from more than 8M EMS encounters that help inform destination decisions Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:54:29 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/research-review-putting-cdc-field-triage-guidelines-to-the-test-nz0MtUdewgQbDzuS/ /trauma/articles/the-tbi-h-bombs-8KQRDTlVj6CqRMu1/ Dr. Al Lulla breaks down an area where we can improve outcomes Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:36:39 GMT /trauma/articles/the-tbi-h-bombs-8KQRDTlVj6CqRMu1/ /trauma/articles/red-soxs-justin-turner-transported-after-being-hit-in-the-face-by-a-pitch-DB7bxNdE7igTpC3f/ Turner immediately went down to the ground while bleeding heavily after being struck Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:08:17 GMT /trauma/articles/red-soxs-justin-turner-transported-after-being-hit-in-the-face-by-a-pitch-DB7bxNdE7igTpC3f/ /ambulance-crash/articles/mass-ambulance-strikes-man-near-school-VuzwOR84lCAAputc/ The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury while the crew was transporting a patient Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:17:49 GMT /ambulance-crash/articles/mass-ambulance-strikes-man-near-school-VuzwOR84lCAAputc/ /podcast/articles/10-best-ems1-podcasts-of-2022-YAse9fvJO0kf5MMb/ Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:25:55 GMT /podcast/articles/10-best-ems1-podcasts-of-2022-YAse9fvJO0kf5MMb/ /bystanders/articles/mass-doordash-driver-and-aspiring-emt-awarded-for-saving-customers-life-cSDR5f2fg0lgC5VR/ "She was my guardian angel," Caryn Hebert Sullivan said in praise of Sophia Furtado Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:34:38 GMT /bystanders/articles/mass-doordash-driver-and-aspiring-emt-awarded-for-saving-customers-life-cSDR5f2fg0lgC5VR/ /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quiz-are-you-prepared-to-treat-patients-with-suspected-tbis-dRQqhXX5pTdHBZeH/ Test your knowledge of intra-axial injuries, central herniation, subarachnoid hemorrhage and more Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:23:38 GMT /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quiz-are-you-prepared-to-treat-patients-with-suspected-tbis-dRQqhXX5pTdHBZeH/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/woke-up-dead-a-review-on-traumatic-brain-injuries-1jyZCrNEMa7BGa4S/ TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:10:08 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/woke-up-dead-a-review-on-traumatic-brain-injuries-1jyZCrNEMa7BGa4S/ /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/traumatic-brain-injury-how-to-treat-manage-patients-with-head-injuries-Kdypxu456VqdjtVD/ In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the death of comedian Bob Saget and how providers should care for patients with possible head injuries Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:23:39 GMT /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/traumatic-brain-injury-how-to-treat-manage-patients-with-head-injuries-Kdypxu456VqdjtVD/ /research/articles/2021-eso-trauma-index-shows-key-trends-in-us-hospital-trauma-departments-agRU8D55Y9xAdlat/ Data on hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, fractures may be used as a nationwide benchmark for trauma systems Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:49:19 GMT /research/articles/2021-eso-trauma-index-shows-key-trends-in-us-hospital-trauma-departments-agRU8D55Y9xAdlat/ /airway-management/articles/navigating-toxic-brain-injury-we-need-a-better-map-UwsDEYELZocZCCRq/ Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:44:03 GMT /airway-management/articles/navigating-toxic-brain-injury-we-need-a-better-map-UwsDEYELZocZCCRq/ /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:25:43 GMT /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ /ems-assaults/articles/felony-charges-filed-in-attack-that-left-minn-ems-provider-with-a-concussion-bwoLYSvjJlPEk8cA/ Authorities say the suspect kicked the EMS provider in the chest and threatened to kill the crew Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:44:37 GMT /ems-assaults/articles/felony-charges-filed-in-attack-that-left-minn-ems-provider-with-a-concussion-bwoLYSvjJlPEk8cA/ /ems-assaults/articles/minn-woman-charged-for-allegedly-kicking-spitting-on-paramedic-ZvvzbwwM03ZRou5c/ Officials say the paramedic suffered a concussion during the assault following a vehicle crash Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:02:15 GMT /ems-assaults/articles/minn-woman-charged-for-allegedly-kicking-spitting-on-paramedic-ZvvzbwwM03ZRou5c/ /ambulance-crash/articles/del-ems-provider-suffers-severe-concussion-in-rig-crash-0mR3A4OHdBCclJzt/ The driver of the vehicle that rear-ended the ambulance is accused of driving under the influence Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:38:00 GMT /ambulance-crash/articles/del-ems-provider-suffers-severe-concussion-in-rig-crash-0mR3A4OHdBCclJzt/ /ems-products/education/articles/quiz-cushings-triad-and-increased-intracranial-pressure-RNbvymBhHcAypAQt/ Test your knowledge on Cushing’s Reflex, which signals a risk for brain herniation Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:06:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/quiz-cushings-triad-and-increased-intracranial-pressure-RNbvymBhHcAypAQt/ /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ Signs of Cushing’s Triad and the mechanism of injury help distinguish increased intracranial pressure from shock Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:54:12 GMT /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ /ems-products/body-armor/articles/what-your-mci-training-might-be-missing-rbRAiNUP7kbVFy3I/ The top tenets of violent threat attack training and practice for EMS responders Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:22:19 GMT /ems-products/body-armor/articles/what-your-mci-training-might-be-missing-rbRAiNUP7kbVFy3I/ /family-home/articles/wife-of-lafd-paramedic-dies-in-pool-accident-MgBuIswgCd2yzSWl/ Family members said Maria Davis, wife of Los Angeles Paramedic Greg Davis, died due to a traumatic brain injury suffered when she jumped into the pool Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:05:55 GMT /family-home/articles/wife-of-lafd-paramedic-dies-in-pool-accident-MgBuIswgCd2yzSWl/ /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quick-take-risk-factors-and-interventions-for-patients-with-tbi-OXdT3hiYO8DN9iTf/ Pre-hospital management of a traumatic brain injury: Saline, ketamine, TXA and finding the CO2 sweet spot Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:49:04 GMT /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quick-take-risk-factors-and-interventions-for-patients-with-tbi-OXdT3hiYO8DN9iTf/ /injury-prevention/articles/dugout-paramedic-struck-by-foul-ball-sues-astros-lGmyMt44E6SJwnTf/ The lawsuit states netting should have been set up to protect the paramedic, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during the 2019 ALCS Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:31:15 GMT /injury-prevention/articles/dugout-paramedic-struck-by-foul-ball-sues-astros-lGmyMt44E6SJwnTf/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ It may not be poor brain integrity that is causing a lack of response to a sternum rub, but an inadequate length of time the sternum rub is applied Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:17:20 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ Signs of Cushing’s Triad and the mechanism of injury help distinguish increased intracranial pressure from shock Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:54:12 GMT /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:21:31 GMT /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ /ems-products/education/videos/how-to-perform-the-glasgow-coma-scale-assessment-GyRQfuXVold6HlYe/ Watch and learn from this short video on how to perform a Glasgow Coma Scale to assess a patient's brain function and level of neurological impairment Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:55:25 GMT /ems-products/education/videos/how-to-perform-the-glasgow-coma-scale-assessment-GyRQfuXVold6HlYe/ /ems-products/education/articles/6-success-steps-for-diagnosing-altered-level-of-consciousness-0GmY4feC6Ts4Dxzl/ Focus on assessing and treating the patient's basic life threats before interrogating bystanders or investigating the scene Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:46:08 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/6-success-steps-for-diagnosing-altered-level-of-consciousness-0GmY4feC6Ts4Dxzl/