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EMS Primer on Bath Salts

VideoPG — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:28:48 GMT

Patients with an adverse reaction to bath salts ingestion present with unique and violent reactions. Learn how to identify and manage this potentially hazardous presentation.

EMS Primer on Bath Salts

EMS1PTV — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:56:13 GMT

Patients with an adverse reaction to bath salts ingestion present with unique and violent reactions. Learn how to identify and manage this potentially hazardous presentation.

Life-Stat® A Proven Life Saver

EMS1PTV — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:14:27 GMT

Michigan Instruments introduces the Life-Stat®, a mechanical chest compressor that fully meets the 2010 AHA guidelines. For more information visit www.Life-Stat.com.

How to stop a shark bite from being deadly

EMS1PTV — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:57:27 GMT

Researchers are catching and swabbing sharks' mouths to find out what bacteria they carry in the hopes of finding the right antibiotics to use treat bite victims.

Snake goes through man's nose, mouth

EMS1PTV — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:19:41 GMT

A man somehow finds out he can string a live snake through his nose and mouth.

Huge light fixture falls on wrestler

EMS1PTV — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:49:06 GMT

In the tense moments of a wrestling match, a light fixture crashes down on one of the wrestlers. Luckily, he only received minor injuries and a few stitches.

Man with file in head

EMS1PTV — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:59:14 GMT

Doctors save a Chinese student who got a file stuck in his head.

Capnography: The best tool since the EKG

VideoPG — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:00:53 GMT

In this segment, Jon Puryear describes explains the basics behind capnography.Check out the accompanying article at EMS1.

EMT birth simulation

EMS1PTV — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:32:58 GMT

The Orlando Medical institute trains students with a simulated patient going through childbirth.

Bath Salts...It's not a fad, it's a nightmare

EMS1PTV — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:32:54 GMT

The US Navy has just released this PSA to help discourage the use of bath salts and reveal it's dangers.

Treatment and Management

VideoPG — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:30:53 GMT

It never hurts to remember the basics when it comes to the treatment of the emergent patient. Protocols, combine with critical thinking skills will help you decide how to manage your patient.

Innovation Zone - B. Braun BodyGuard 121 Dual Channel Infusion Pump

arotzell — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:41:40 GMT

Innovation Zone host Chris Cebollero highlights the remarkably small and powerful B.Braun CME Bodyguard 121 Twins infusion pump. At only 20 ounces, this innovative device is a must for air and ground patient transportation.

Run for the Cure

EMS1PTV — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:03:46 GMT

Over 1,000 people took part in the 50th Annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The King Vision video laryngoscope

EMS1PTV — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:39:32 GMT

Chase Frost lost an arm and leg while fighting a fire and was unable to finish his paramedic training due to his prosthetic and being unable to intubate patients. With the King Vision video laryngoscope, he is able to intubate patients in under 10 seconds.

The Skin Gun

EMS1PTV — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:30:57 GMT

The "Skin Gun" may revolutionize the way skin is treated and grown for patients suffering from severe burns.

Quicker cooling after cardiac arrest

EMS1PTV — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:06:03 GMT

Cooling a patient's body temperature after cardiac arrest has been shown to reduce the likelihood of severe brain damage and death, but the treatment is usually only provided in hospitals. These physicians, however, have launched a new trial to examine whether making the cooling treatment available in ambulances and having it administered by paramedics can improve patient outcomes.

Paramedic Mastery: APE or pneumonia?

EMS1PTV — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:20:25 GMT

Differentiate a diagnosis of acute pulmonary edema (APE) from pneumonia. This is a clarified approach to this classic emergency diagnosis. For more from paramedic and author Steven Kanarian, MPH, EMT-P, go to www.paramedicmastery.com.

VuStik Video-Stylet

PhillyDan — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:48:30 GMT

The VuStik & PicStik from VOscope. More information at http://arasan.us

A Tale of Two Triads

EMS SEO — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:41:58 GMT

In EMS we get to hear, study and even see many sets of signs and symtoms. Two of these are Becks and Cushings Triad. With so many signs and symptoms to recall why have two that end in Triad? Listen to this week's Minutes for a quick breakdown on the two. Go to EMS Office Hours to get more questions like these answered!

EMS Week vs Heat Wave

OttawaParamedicsDOTca — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:09:03 GMT

Ottawa Paramedic Superintendent Paul Morneau covers the heat wave leading into the opening of 2012 National Paramedic week.