Effective treatment of an asthmatic requires an understanding of the physiologic causes of asthma and the patient’s severity. Pre-hospital care providers who can gauge the severity of asthma and deliver the appropriate treatment will be more effective in treating asthmatics. We were joined by Steven Kanarian of LaGuardia Community College Paramedic Program on this session. […]
Archive | Respiratory
Using Metered Dose Inhalers
This video shows how to set up and use a metered dose inhaler. While EMS may not be called to set up this type of inhaler it is important to understand how they are assembled and used. Plus listen to the beginning and how she instructs the patient to breathe. Sometimes you have to tell […]
Understanding Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases
This report gives key bullet points and notes for common diseases and patient presentations seen with respiratory and pulmonary complaints. (more…)
Understanding Dyspnea
Great video on understanding dyspnea. This was for both paramedics and MD students so there is some lab value talk. But good information with case studies. (more…)
Respiratory Lecture Videos | Part Two
Here is the second set of videos for the Respiratory Lecture series. (more…)
Respiratory Lecture Videos | Part One
This is part one of the Respiratory Lecture series. This over 3 hour lecture has been broken down into smaller 30 minute or so segments for easier viewing. (more…)
Understanding Asthma In Prehospital Settings
This content covers asthma in the prehospital setting. It’s recognition, treatment and overview that will have you mastering this common clinical EMS presentation. (more…)
CHF & CPAP
These are a few videos and pdf documents to help you understand CHF and the benefits of using CPAP. (more…)
CPAP Uses and Demo
These videos discuss when and why we use CPAP in EMS along with a demonstration on how to apply the device and other tips on use and documentation. (more…)
Airway Management
This is a great pdf version of a slide presentation on airway management. Covers everything from basic to advanced. Nice pictures and presentations of equipment and A&P. (more…)