Simple Ventilation Adjustments During CPR Could Save Lives
A new study shows that bag-valve-mask ventilation—a common CPR technique used with chest compressions to ensure patients are getting oxygen—is often performed inconsistently.
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ED Use of Buprenorphine Safe, Effective for Fentanyl Users
Results from a multi-site clinical trial showed that less than 1% of people with opioid use disorder whose drug use includes fentanyl experienced withdrawal when starting buprenorphine in the emergency department.
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Rural Emergency Departments Save Lives at Similar Rate as Urban ERs
Patients treated at rural emergency departments have similar outcomes to those receiving care at urban ERs for several important emergency conditions, including stroke and heart attack.
Drone-delivered Defibrillators Faster than Ambulance
Drones were able to deliver AEDs to suspected cardiac arrest victims in residential areas approximately two minutes faster than an ambulance, according to a feasibility study at ESC 2021.
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High-dose Buprenorphine Effective in ED for Opioid Use Disorder
High-dose buprenorphine therapy, provided under emergency department care, is safe and well tolerated in people with opioid use disorder experiencing opioid withdrawal symptoms.
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Four Essentials You Need to Know About EMS Capnography
Capnography is an essential monitoring technique in for cardiac patients requiring resuscitation and respiratory support. Here are four things to remember when monitoring EtCO2 in prehospital settings.
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FDA Clears Zoll’s TBI Dashboard on Monitor/Defibrillator
Zoll Medical Corp has received FDA 510(k) clearance to release the TBI Dashboard feature on its Propaq M monitor and Propaq MD monitor/defibrillator in the United States.
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Inovytec Bystander EMS Device Earns Innovation Award
Inovytec has been recognized by the 2021 Smart 50 Awards for the implementation of Sali, a clinically proven, smart critical aid system that enables bystanders to provide treatment to people experiencing a medical emergency.
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Higher Dosage of Naloxone Approved for Opioid Overdose
The FDA approved an 8mg dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray to treat opioid overdose, an increase from the previous 2 mg and 4 mg approved products.
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Moderna, Pfizer Vaccines Proving 90% Effective
The CDC reports risk of COVID-19 infection following the second dose of Moderna or Pfizer’s vaccine was reduced by 90% two or more weeks after vaccination.
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Advantages of Mobile Stroke Units over Standard EMS
Patients who received care from a mobile stroke unit were less likely to have disability three months after their stroke than those transported by a standard ambulance.
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Even Short Delays in the ER May Reduce Lifespan of Stroke Survivors
For every 10-minute delay between arrival at the ER and the start of stroke treatment, patients with severe strokes may lose eight weeks of healthy life.
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Transport of Newborns on Inhaled Nitric Oxide: Logistics, Safety, New FDA Approval
The interhospital transport of infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) being administered inhaled nitric oxide therapy requires specialized, intensive care.
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Ventway Sparrow Ventilators Cleared by FDA
Inovytec has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its Ventway Sparrow ventilators in the United States.
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What It Takes to Be a Transport Respiratory Therapist
Transport respiratory therapists need to be equipped with all the knowledge and clinical skills that traditional RTs have, plus the ability to handle care in difficult environments—including emergencies with the risk of COVID-19 infection.
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