by Scott Topiol, MSN, RN, CEN, MICN
Practical EMS topics in about 10 minutes, brought to you by EMS Educator and Certified Emergency Nurse Scott Topiol.
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June 6, 2024
<p>We're back! Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs? This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central Cord Syndrome. We'll also touch briefly on neurogenic and spinal shock. <br/><br/>During this episode I mention a technique for placing a C-collar that was a "game changer" in my practice and promised to include a link to the video in the show notes. When you're done listening, go ahead and check out the video below. The "sweeping motion" made a huge difference in helping the collar sit better on the patient's neck and has reduced the number of patients that seemingly "can't tolerate" the procedure. I hope you find it helpful!<br/><br/>C-collar video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydljBEN2RU8<br/><br/>This episode is sponsored by CPR Ready Los Angeles, an American Heart Association Training Site offering BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes as well as California EMT Skills Verification services. Book your class today at cprreadyla.com!</p><a target="_blank" href="https://cprreadyla.com">CPR Ready Los Angeles</a><br>Offering AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes plus California EMT Skills Verification.<br><br>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.<br><br>
September 1, 2023
<p>We've all been taught that the last thing you want to do to a sick child in respiratory distress is upset them by sticking an oxygen mask to their face. For many of us, "blow by" oxygen is our go-to in these situations. But is it actually the right choice? In this episode we'll take a closer look at the practice and the evidence. (Spoiler alert: it doesn't work).<br/><br/>References:<br/><br/>Barends, C. R. M., Yavuz, P., Molenbuur, B., & Absalom, A. R. (2018). Performance of blow-by methods in delivering oxygen to pediatric patients during transport: A laboratory study. <em>Pediatric Anesthesia</em>,<em> 28</em>(12), 1142-1147. <a href='https://doi.org/10.1111/pan.13515'>https://doi.org/10.1111/pan.13515</a> </p><p>Blake, D. F., Shih, E. M., Mateos, P., & Brown, L. H. (2014). The efficacy of oxygen wafting using different delivery devices, flow rates and device positioning. <em>Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal</em>,<em> 17</em>(3), 119-125. <a href='https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aenj.2014.05.002'>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aenj.2014.05.002</a> </p><p>Davies, P., Cheng, D., Fox, A., & Lee, L. (2002). The efficacy of noncontact oxygen delivery methods. <em>Pediatrics</em>,<em> 110</em>(5), 964-967. <a href='https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.110.5.964'>https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.110.5.964</a> </p><p>Harris, M., Lyng, J. W., Mandt, M., Moore, B., Gross, T., Gausche-Hill, M., & Donofrio-Odmann, J. J. (2022). Prehospital Pediatric Respiratory Distress and Airway Management Interventions: An NAEMSP Position Statement and Resource Document. <em>Prehospital Emergency Care</em>,<em> 26</em>(sup1), 118-128. <a href='https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2021.1994675'>https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2021.1994675</a> </p>
July 8, 2023
<p>Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal are life-threatening conditions that are often under-appreciated by EMS providers. In this episode, we discuss what makes these conditions so dangerous and how to improve your detection and care of these patients. There's even an obscure music lyrics reference hidden inside. Enjoy!</p>
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