Prehospital Management of Upper GI Bleeds: A Guide for EMTs and Paramedics
In emergency medicine, few scenarios are as immediately concerning as arriving on scene to find a patient actively vomiting bright red blood. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding represents a unique challenge for EMS providers—these patients aren’t trauma victims, yet they’re bleeding like trauma patients. They require both the rapid intervention of trauma care and the thorough assessment of a medical patient. This guide breaks down the essential principles of managing an upper GI bleed in the prehospital setting, where your actions during those critical first minutes can significantly impact patient outcomes.
Navigating Neonatal Resuscitation: Conquering Fears- a Step by Step Guide for Emergency Providers
Welcome to the world of neonatal resuscitation, a realm where quick thinking and decisive action are essential. In this episode of EMS cast, Dr. Avery MacKenzie, an ER physician in Southwest Colorado, shares her experiences and insights into neonatal resuscitation. As a rural healthcare provider, she faced the challenge head-on, conquering her fears to become […]