Author: evanclaunch
FAST23 | THE Premier Critical Care Conference
Are you a critical care transport paramedic or nurse? Do you want to stay current with the latest medical guidelines and techniques in critical care…
Updated CAMTS standards for nurses
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) is a non-profit organization that accredits air and ground medical transport programs in the United States…
Updated CAMTS standards for nurses
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) is a non-profit organization that accredits air and ground medical transport programs in the United States…
TikTok Toxicology
Since its North American debut in 2018, TikTok has dominated the teenage social media market. In 2022, a survey reported that 67% of American teenagers…
The Fallacy of “GCS <8 Intubate” and the Decision to Intubate
“GCS is less than 8 means you intubate.” This is a gross over-simplification of the most difficult aspect of airway management: The decision to take…
Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome
Clinical Scenario: You respond as an ALS ambulance to a local dialysis center for a middle-aged male with altered mental status. Upon arrival, you find…
The 3P’s of Airway Management
Introduction It is not enough to merely be able to intubate; that is, perform the physical skill of instrumenting the airway and placing an endotracheal…
Do We Understand Oxygenation?
The Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve can be confusing… However, it’s essential to understand oxygen physiology in critical care. Think of it as a “Manual for Dating.” In…
EDS in the ED
Overview A 27-year-old woman arrived at the emergency room late at night, her face crumpled in pain. She reported feeling sick this morning and vomiting,…