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Permissive Hypotension in Trauma Resuscitation
Normal saline raises the trauma patient’s blood pressure but may not contribute to the best outcomes.
Studies Analyze Prehospital IV Fluid Use on Shock Patients
Studies point to circumstances in which administering IV fluids for hypotension can have detrimental effects.
Studies Compare Methods of Medication Administration & Patient Transport
Evidence points to IN over IV use in certain circumstances; unusual data on transport methods.
Think Before You Insert an IV
It’s important to remember to not inflict unnecessary pain on your patients.
Study Analyzes whether Gender Affects Cardiac Care
Gender differences analyzed based on treatment for ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
Intramuscular Administration of Medication Proves Effective
Intramuscular midazolam & lorazepam IV found equally safe for treating seizure patients.
Study: Injection Offers Faster Help for Seizure Patients
The results probably will change how such seizures are treated by paramedics.
Calif. Man Taken to Hospital after Being Stuck in Muddy Trench for 3 Hours
Paramedics gave him oxygen and intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration.
Study Links IVs to Mortality Rates
Research study examines whether prehospital IVS are related to outcomes in patients who received prehospital IVs.
Prehospital IVs & Trauma Patients
Study analyzes the effects of prehospital IVs for trauma patients.
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