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As EMS Medical Directors we value the incorporation of best practice and evidence-based medicine into delivering high quality prehospital care. The Statewide protocols present a historic opportunity for us to collectively take our game to the next level. We have worked hard to make these videos worth your while. We value your time as an EMS provider and using simulation videos as scaffolding to help bridge your knowledge of the new protocols can be invaluable. There is, however, no substitute for reviewing the new protocols you will be exercising in depth.
It is challenging to produce something for a wide range of providers from new CFRs and new EMS physicians to experienced providers; nevertheless BLS is the keystone of all of our practice and we set out to give it the attention it deserves. New providers will notice language and terms that may be challenging but understandable from the context or definitions provided within. We encourage providers who have participated in our educational initiatives in the past to view this video series with a critical eye. Experienced providers are likely also teachers and field training officers. In that role, look for things that you could use to teach your students. Also, look for things that the actors could do differently in their scenarios and think about how you would address them if they were your trainees. As a note, while these videos all have lessons and take away learning points, many are intentionally designed to present patient care that could in fact be provided better. Whether paid or volunteer, we wish you the best of luck in your EMS career. It is a noble field filled with many challenges. Be safe and never stop learning. We also wanted to specifically thank our partner in production of these videos - Laerdal Medical Corporation. Their mission – Helping Save Lives – could not be more tantamount when discussing the nature of BLS care. Learning to incorporate simulation into one’s regular practice can initially be challenging; however, a consistent well-designed program can be invaluable to providers in advancing multiple modalities of care from specific skills to psychosocial training and empathic communication.
As EMS Medical Directors we value the incorporation of best practice and evidence-based medicine into delivering high quality prehospital care. The Statewide protocols present a historic opportunity for us to collectively take our game to the next level. We have worked hard to make these videos worth your while. We value your time as an EMS provider and using simulation videos as scaffolding to help bridge your knowledge of the new protocols can be invaluable. There is, however, no substitute for reviewing the new protocols you will be exercising in depth.
It is challenging to produce something for a wide range of providers from new CFRs and new EMS physicians to experienced providers; nevertheless BLS is the keystone of all of our practice and we set out to give it the attention it deserves. New providers will notice language and terms that may be challenging but understandable from the context or definitions provided within. We encourage providers who have participated in our educational initiatives in the past to view this video series with a critical eye. Experienced providers are likely also teachers and field training officers. In that role, look for things that you could use to teach your students. Also, look for things that the actors could do differently in their scenarios and think about how you would address them if they were your trainees. As a note, while these videos all have lessons and take away learning points, many are intentionally designed to present patient care that could in fact be provided better. Whether paid or volunteer, we wish you the best of luck in your EMS career. It is a noble field filled with many challenges. Be safe and never stop learning. We also wanted to specifically thank our partner in production of these videos - Laerdal Medical Corporation. Their mission – Helping Save Lives – could not be more tantamount when discussing the nature of BLS care. Learning to incorporate simulation into one’s regular practice can initially be challenging; however, a consistent well-designed program can be invaluable to providers in advancing multiple modalities of care from specific skills to psychosocial training and empathic communication.
As EMS Medical Directors we value the incorporation of best practice and evidence-based medicine into delivering high quality prehospital care. The Statewide protocols present a historic opportunity for us to collectively take our game to the next level. We have worked hard to make these videos worth your while. We value your time as an EMS provider and using simulation videos as scaffolding to help bridge your knowledge of the new protocols can be invaluable. There is, however, no substitute for reviewing the new protocols you will be exercising in depth.
It is challenging to produce something for a wide range of providers from new CFRs and new EMS physicians to experienced providers; nevertheless BLS is the keystone of all of our practice and we set out to give it the attention it deserves. New providers will notice language and terms that may be challenging but understandable from the context or definitions provided within. We encourage providers who have participated in our educational initiatives in the past to view this video series with a critical eye. Experienced providers are likely also teachers and field training officers. In that role, look for things that you could use to teach your students. Also, look for things that the actors could do differently in their scenarios and think about how you would address them if they were your trainees. As a note, while these videos all have lessons and take away learning points, many are intentionally designed to present patient care that could in fact be provided better. Whether paid or volunteer, we wish you the best of luck in your EMS career. It is a noble field filled with many challenges. Be safe and never stop learning. We also wanted to specifically thank our partner in production of these videos - Laerdal Medical Corporation. Their mission – Helping Save Lives – could not be more tantamount when discussing the nature of BLS care. Learning to incorporate simulation into one’s regular practice can initially be challenging; however, a consistent well-designed program can be invaluable to providers in advancing multiple modalities of care from specific skills to psychosocial training and empathic communication.
As EMS Medical Directors we value the incorporation of best practice and evidence-based medicine into delivering high quality prehospital care. The Statewide protocols present a historic opportunity for us to collectively take our game to the next level. We have worked hard to make these videos worth your while. We value your time as an EMS provider and using simulation videos as scaffolding to help bridge your knowledge of the new protocols can be invaluable. There is, however, no substitute for reviewing the new protocols you will be exercising in depth.
It is challenging to produce something for a wide range of providers from new CFRs and new EMS physicians to experienced providers; nevertheless BLS is the keystone of all of our practice and we set out to give it the attention it deserves. New providers will notice language and terms that may be challenging but understandable from the context or definitions provided within. We encourage providers who have participated in our educational initiatives in the past to view this video series with a critical eye. Experienced providers are likely also teachers and field training officers. In that role, look for things that you could use to teach your students. Also, look for things that the actors could do differently in their scenarios and think about how you would address them if they were your trainees. As a note, while these videos all have lessons and take away learning points, many are intentionally designed to present patient care that could in fact be provided better. Whether paid or volunteer, we wish you the best of luck in your EMS career. It is a noble field filled with many challenges. Be safe and never stop learning. We also wanted to specifically thank our partner in production of these videos - Laerdal Medical Corporation. Their mission – Helping Save Lives – could not be more tantamount when discussing the nature of BLS care. Learning to incorporate simulation into one’s regular practice can initially be challenging; however, a consistent well-designed program can be invaluable to providers in advancing multiple modalities of care from specific skills to psychosocial training and empathic communication.
As EMS Medical Directors we value the incorporation of best practice and evidence-based medicine into delivering high quality prehospital care. The Statewide protocols present a historic opportunity for us to collectively take our game to the next level. We have worked hard to make these videos worth your while. We value your time as an EMS provider and using simulation videos as scaffolding to help bridge your knowledge of the new protocols can be invaluable. There is, however, no substitute for reviewing the new protocols you will be exercising in depth.
It is challenging to produce something for a wide range of providers from new CFRs and new EMS physicians to experienced providers; nevertheless BLS is the keystone of all of our practice and we set out to give it the attention it deserves. New providers will notice language and terms that may be challenging but understandable from the context or definitions provided within. We encourage providers who have participated in our educational initiatives in the past to view this video series with a critical eye. Experienced providers are likely also teachers and field training officers. In that role, look for things that you could use to teach your students. Also, look for things that the actors could do differently in their scenarios and think about how you would address them if they were your trainees. As a note, while these videos all have lessons and take away learning points, many are intentionally designed to present patient care that could in fact be provided better. Whether paid or volunteer, we wish you the best of luck in your EMS career. It is a noble field filled with many challenges. Be safe and never stop learning. We also wanted to specifically thank our partner in production of these videos - Laerdal Medical Corporation. Their mission – Helping Save Lives – could not be more tantamount when discussing the nature of BLS care. Learning to incorporate simulation into one’s regular practice can initially be challenging; however, a consistent well-designed program can be invaluable to providers in advancing multiple modalities of care from specific skills to psychosocial training and empathic communication.
The second iteration of FlightBridgeED's prehospital conference does not disappoint. The second day brought thought provoking concepts and a great review of critical syndromes that we don't often encounter. The challenging topics of shame in EMS and process improvement were also tackled.
For more information on this year's conference check out the website: https://www.flightbridgeed.com/index.php/fast-19
@FlightBridgeED #FAST19
Per usual, we assembled an all star panel to discuss the highlight's of the day's event. The panel included:
Michael Perlmutter @DitchDoc14
Cynthia Griffin @CMGrffn
Samuel Ireland @ireland_sam1
Billie Sell @flight_sell
And your guest host, Andrew Merelman @amerelman
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The second iteration of FlightBridgeED's prehospital conference does not disappoint. The first day was filled with not only thought provoking lectures on the bleeding edge of prehospital medicine but also insightful discussions about mental health, peer support and decision fatigue.
For more information on this year's conference check out the website: https://www.flightbridgeed.com/index.php/fast-19
@FlightBridgeED #FAST19
Per usual, we assembled an all star panel to discuss the highlight's of the day's event. The panel included:
Rebekha Spratt (aka Bex) @medibrat
Michael Perlmutter @DitchDoc14
Andrew Merelman @amerelman
Michael Brown @FireMedicFPC
And your host, Faizan H. Arshad @emscritcare
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In dealing with the critically ill, some will require an advanced airway. Many of these patients will be challenging to oxygenate and ventilate and also have underlying pulmonary pathology and physiologic shunt. The ideal approach to pre-oxygenation and denitrogenation has been controversial. Using standard equipment in parallel to optimize our patients’ hemodynamics has also been controversial (eg. Nasal Canula + BVM with separate oxygen sources as part of pre-oxygenation protocol) and not universally accepted. In addition, apneic oxygenation with a nasal canula at high flow rates has not been universally adopted despite advocacy by emergency airway experts. This year, the ENDAO trial – EmergeNcy Department use of Apneic Oxygenation Versus Usual Care During Rapid Sequence Intubation: A Randomized Controlled Trial - showed no difference in lowest mean oxygen saturation between the two groups. To quote the authors, “application of AO during RSI did not prevent desaturation of patients in this study.” Despite this, many continue to recommend the use of AO for emergent airways. In this lecture we will review the protocols, various application techniques , study the objective evidence behind these practices and discuss best practices for our patients to optimize the airway prior to laryngoscopy.
Presentation Objectives:
An in depth and personal interview with Brian LaCroix, president of Allina health who has helped develop the EMSgrit.org website. Bringing a toolkit to mental health and helping develop the core attributes of Resilience and Self care while mitigating social stigma.
Join us as we dig into this controversial conversation on paramedic degree programs. This is a joint position statement from the National Association of EMS Educators, The National EMS Management Association, and the International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics. Please find the position paper here:
https://www.emsworld.com/sites/emsworld.com/files/2018-10/joint_position_statement_on_.pdf
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