Obstructive Airway Diseases are Asthma (4-5%) and COPD: sometimes divided into emphysema and chronic bronchitis (20% of adult males). Contributing factors: Stress Infection Exercise Tobacco smoke can cause asthma and…
Assessment Findings: Major focus is recognizing life-threats Altered mental status Severe cyanosis Absent breath sounds Stridor 1-2 word dyspnea Tachycardia>120/min Pallor, diaphoresis Use of accessory muscles Focused History Ever had…
Extremely common: two categories, acute and chronic, both can present as life threatening. Respiratory System: filters, warming. Humidifying and exchanging more than 10,000L of air per day (adult). Upper: mouth,…
OK, so here we are in part two of being villainous in EMS and this pretty raw video from the back of the bus. Sometimes a plan doesn’t come together. (more…)
Here is a Facebook live video I did and talked about how being a villain can help you in EMS. Remember, heroes react but villains have a plan. See what I mean in the video. (more…)
