Medical Monitoring
The Medical Monitoring topic contains news and information about medical monitoring, outlines the current trends and what the future may hold for EMS providers.
New technology is changing how we place electrodes for accurate 12-lead ECGs
Learn what to look for, including P-to-P intervals, to identify atrial flutter
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Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of weakness. The vital signs your partner has given you are not very detailed. What are some ways to improve on those findings?
You are on scene with a patient who has suffered significant facial trauma; what are some strategies to improve your ability to manage his airway?
Steve has a couple of important tips for that ST elevated patient
In patients with UGI tract hemorrhage, initiate early transport and, if the patient needs to be supine, use a lateral position to decrease the risk of aspiration
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From basic models to high-tech solutions, these pulse oximeters offer quick and reliable readings without breaking the bank
Everything from outdated strips to poor timing can lead to wrong glucose measurements, but here鈥檚 how to reduce errors
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When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
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Follow these EMS tips to measure mean arterial pressure, monitor sepsis, rule out DKA and ensure high-quality CPR
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
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Learn what to look for, including an extra notch within the T-wave, to identify atrial tachycardia
Learn what the guidelines say about titration, selecting a sedation agent and monitoring sedation
We are limited on the amount of objective information available during prehospital care; don鈥檛 ignore this vital piece of the puzzle
Understand the role of pulse oximetry and waveform capnography to assess and treat patients who are hyperventilating
Which vasopressor to use, when to use them and what to watch out for
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Steve Whitehead shares how to assess that patient with weird, vague complaints
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