In this session we will review different types of injuries to the brain. Pathophysiology of intracranial pressure and the Monroe-Kelle theory will be reviewed. Primary and secondary brain injuries including: hematoma’s, brain herniation, and diffuse axonal...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability following trauma. Actions taken by the EMS provider—regardless of level of training—have a direct impact on patient outcomes. This presentation is geared towards all levels of EMS provider. It...
The Critical Care 101 series is intended to review critical concepts necessary to manage straightforward critical care patients. If you are a new or inexperienced critical care paramedic or nurse, or one with little formal training who is required to occasionally...
Have you ever wondered what all was being told to you in a lab study? How about one of the major labs like an ABG? This class will help the provider identify normal and abnormal ABG values, identify acid-base imbalance associated with abnormal ABG values, and...
We’ve all heard of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, but how about Lown-Ganong-Levine or Mahaim Fiber Tachycardia? Ventricular pre-excitation through abnormal accessory pathways has often been covered as an afterthought to cardiology education for EMS providers, with...
