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Trauma Kit Supplies Every EMT Should Have

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 27, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

Preparedness is essential to trauma treatment, especially when you encounter catastrophic injuries in the field. Having the right supplies in your trauma kit allows you to care for patients and avoid needless treatment delays. 

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Topics: Emergency Preparedness, Tactical trauma kit, Trauma

Portable Medical Suction for Ambulances: 5 Things You Need to Know

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 25, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

Portable medical suction is an indispensable part of every first responder’s toolkit. Yet research consistently suggests that operators may not know how to use suction devices properly. This is especially true if you work for an agency whose population does not routinely require portable medical suction–your skills can get rusty.

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Topics: Medical Suction

EMS Week 2023: Common Challenges, Safety Tips and Resources

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 22, 2023 7:00:00 AM

This year, EMS Week runs from May 21-27, and it’s the perfect time to reflect onthe immense value of EMS providers in our society, and the ongoing challenges they face while addressing critical health needs and saving lives. The week also presents an opportunity to educate providers’ friends, families and community members about the profession, and key things they should know about the EMS providers in their lives.

 

In honor of EMS Week, we’ve put together a list of common provider challenges, safety tips and resources to promote ongoing awareness and education.

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Topics: EMS Professionals

The Rural Hospital's Crash Cart Supplies List

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

No matter the size or location of your hospital, your crash carts are going to serve a similar function: to provide you with the necessary equipment and medications to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Though variations will exist depending on hospital policies, type of unit, and typical patient population, you can expect most crash carts to follow the same framework of fundamental supplies.

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Topics: Crash Cart Supplies

Does Your Hospital Need an Airway Response Team?

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 18, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

An obese, 72-year old male comes into the ER experiencing acute respiratory distress. He has a history of obstructive sleep apnea. The patient is suctioned and attempts to provide bag-mask ventilation are unsuccessful. His condition rapidly deteriorates. It becomes evident that intubation is needed, and noting the blue bracelet on the patient’s wrist reading “Difficult to Intubate”, the ER doctor pages the airway response team stat…

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Topics: Airway management

Reassuring Patients’ Families During Airway Emergencies

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 15, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Depending on the emergency and treatment circumstance, it can often be helpful to have patients’ family members present to answer questions about a patient’s background or medical history, but it can also be overwhelming and add even more stress for the providers and patients involved.

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Topics: Airway management, Emergency Preparedness

Fluid Waste Management and Medical Suction: 5 Guidelines

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 13, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Waste management has always formed the core of infection prevention. The COVID-19 crisis brought this to the fore: Fluid waste disposal and basic suction catheter maintenance are not just boxes to check off on a form.

 

They can mean the difference between life and death and between a pandemic spreading to others or stopping with you. The following guidelines can help you manage fluid waste, protect your patients, and stop the spread of contagious infections.

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Topics: Medical Suction

4 Trach Suction Tube Techniques

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 11, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Suctioning a trach tube can help keep tracheostomy patients healthy, clear the airway, and reduce the risk of serious infections. Many trach patients are able to suction their own tubes at home. Some need the assistance of medical providers, especially when they are hospitalized, suffering respiratory distress, or have other comorbidities. Here’s what you need to know about trach tube suction. 

 

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Medical Suction

The Airway and Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 8, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Good sleep is essential for maintaining brain performance, mood and overall mental and physical health, yet 50 to 70 million people in the U.S. have ongoing sleep disorders which are influenced by age, lifestyle, preexisting health conditions and various other factors.

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Topics: Diseases & Infections

Three Everyday Practices to Keep Your Ventilator Patients Safe

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM

As a healthcare provider, you know that caring for patients following an accident or illness is a major responsibility. While your treatment regime will depend on their diagnosis, a major focus of your care must be directed toward protecting your patients from acquiring healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) during their stay. And some of the most vulnerable patients are those dependent upon ventilators.

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