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Caught on Tape

Videos are being shot everywhere. How might it affect EMS?

Posted Thursday, September 11, 2008

Power of Prediction: "Of each particular thing, ask: 'What is it in itself, in its own construction?'" -Marcus Aurelius

Do we need to experience patterns to truly understand them before we make reliable predictions for patients based on patterns?

Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2008

The Need for 12-Lead: A vague chief complaint turns out to be something more

This case demonstrates the importance of 12-lead ECGs, STEMI recognition and rapid door-to-needle time for proper intervention and recovery whenever a provider thinks the incident may be cardiac-related.

Posted Friday, September 5, 2008

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Cardiac Injury: Severe blunt chest trauma leads to cardiac arrest

Severe blunt chest trauma leads to cardiac arrest

Posted Monday, August 11, 2008

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Anything But Routine: Responders Answer Unprecedented Evisceration Call

No one at Littleton Fire Rescue can remember a traumatic incident, like the one involving Victor Soto, having such a positive outcome.

Posted Saturday, July 26, 2008

The Lion's Bite: Anaphylaxis protocols prompt quick treatment & recovery

A patient was stung by a lionfish while he was cleaning his saltwater aquarium.

Posted Saturday, July 26, 2008

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Heart Rate 310

Posted Saturday, July 26, 2008


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