AIEM Lightning Round: Ketamine for sedation of Agitation in the ED
The study: Rapid Agitation control with Ketamine in the Emergency Department: A Blinded, Randomised Control Trial. Barbic, D., Andolfatto, G., Grunau, B.
What qualities do I need to be a “good paramedic”?
1. Good CommunicatorA paramedic who is able to communicate effectively in high-stress environments is a “good paramedic”. This is the first thing
Adjuntive therapy for ACS explained
We spend a lot of time talking about when to use fibrinolytic therapy for the ACS patient and when to refer the
Ventilating Obstructed Lungs
This post builds on the post linked here. Where the linked post discusses the ventilation of a patient who presents in the
Pressure vs Volume Controlled Ventilation (what on earth do these mean)
Figuring out a mechanical ventilator, and understanding the basic modes of ventilation can be a difficult task. At the end of this
How to PPE Safely – COVID-19 Recommendations
PPE Personal Protective Equipment and their proper use will assist in protection against the COVID-19 and exposure to the virus for healthcare
Guidelines for the management of the deceased – COVID-19
This post will deal with the role of the Emergency Medical provider in the management of the deceased patient who is either
Ventilation for the COVID-19 Patient (for EM)
Warning: This is a Minefield There seems to be a trend in the management of the COVID-19 patient away from the instant
Resuscitation of the COVID-19 Patient
Much of the information presented here is adapted from the American Heart Association Guidelines for the management of the COVID-19 patient in
EM Approach to COVID Airway Management
Airway management in the patient who presents with respiratory failure due to COVID-19 is a challenge. The risk of exposing the airway