/bariatric Bariatric en-US Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:02:39 GMT /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:02:39 GMT /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ /patient-safety/articles/prone-positioning-therapy-or-apathy-LEdD7ZCfESCnWgte/ If you don’t know that prone positioning can cause great bodily harm or death in some patients, you don’t belong in EMS Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:49:50 GMT /patient-safety/articles/prone-positioning-therapy-or-apathy-LEdD7ZCfESCnWgte/ /patient-safety/articles/rethinking-lift-assist-calls-with-maia-dorsett-LPEX3t5DmKs3ILQq/ The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:47:33 GMT /patient-safety/articles/rethinking-lift-assist-calls-with-maia-dorsett-LPEX3t5DmKs3ILQq/ /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:02:39 GMT /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments /legal/articles/calif-firefighter-disciplined-not-fired-over-social-post-claiming-he-killed-obese-patients-NsTJpWHfzxJ8ZHpv/ "I am not willing to give our health for him,” Sacramento Firefighter Timothy John Keyes wrote on Facebook, according to a disciplinary letter Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:14:32 GMT /legal/articles/calif-firefighter-disciplined-not-fired-over-social-post-claiming-he-killed-obese-patients-NsTJpWHfzxJ8ZHpv/ /patient-safety/articles/prone-positioning-therapy-or-apathy-LEdD7ZCfESCnWgte/ If you don’t know that prone positioning can cause great bodily harm or death in some patients, you don’t belong in EMS Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:49:50 GMT /patient-safety/articles/prone-positioning-therapy-or-apathy-LEdD7ZCfESCnWgte/ /heart-attack/articles/study-prediabetes-in-young-adults-may-raise-heart-attack-risk-AQe75hTykrHA5mlE/ Young adults with prediabetes were also more likely to have high cholesterol and obesity, the researchers found Tue, 17 May 2022 14:54:16 GMT /heart-attack/articles/study-prediabetes-in-young-adults-may-raise-heart-attack-risk-AQe75hTykrHA5mlE/ /patient-safety/articles/rethinking-lift-assist-calls-with-maia-dorsett-LPEX3t5DmKs3ILQq/ The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:47:33 GMT /patient-safety/articles/rethinking-lift-assist-calls-with-maia-dorsett-LPEX3t5DmKs3ILQq/ /rescue/articles/crews-assess-houston-area-damage-after-imelda-leaves-4-dead-8PnijFPpzOYTd2gf/ Emergency crews evacuated 87 residents from a nursing home in Porter as floodwaters began to seep into the home Fri, 20 Sep 2019 22:49:54 GMT /rescue/articles/crews-assess-houston-area-damage-after-imelda-leaves-4-dead-8PnijFPpzOYTd2gf/ /legal/articles/ill-widow-sues-ambulance-service-for-wrongful-death-claims-negligence-jUoItyQrYORneXKn/ Nancy Gabriel’s husband, James, was strapped to a gurney when it rolled off the sidewalk and overturned, causing multiple injuries Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:49:49 GMT /legal/articles/ill-widow-sues-ambulance-service-for-wrongful-death-claims-negligence-jUoItyQrYORneXKn/ /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/how-do-you-train-to-move-assess-and-treat-bariatric-patients-3-training-survey-takeaways-5Z14L2ntunmy4w7M/ EMS training gaps in lifting practices, medical measuring and monitoring, and providing compassionate care put patients and providers at risk Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:56:01 GMT /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/how-do-you-train-to-move-assess-and-treat-bariatric-patients-3-training-survey-takeaways-5Z14L2ntunmy4w7M/ /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/the-tools-and-resources-you-need-for-bariatric-response-transport-JV8ge7gNK3QACDaP/ Use the right equipment and enlist extra personnel to help transport bariatric patients out of their homes and into the ambulance while keeping their safety top of mind Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:01:49 GMT /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/the-tools-and-resources-you-need-for-bariatric-response-transport-JV8ge7gNK3QACDaP/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/my-lowest-moment-as-a-paramedic-ODYZ8W17ruu0xHpo/ I still regret a euphoric comment to my partner after lifting a morbidly obese patient Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:34:48 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/my-lowest-moment-as-a-paramedic-ODYZ8W17ruu0xHpo/ /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/diagnosing-post-discharge-complications-in-bariatric-surgical-patients-tKPiBGNNK5B1w3QN/ Bariatric patients may present with dehydration, malnutrition and surgical site complications in the days and weeks after a bariatric surgery procedure Fri, 30 Aug 2019 18:38:25 GMT /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/diagnosing-post-discharge-complications-in-bariatric-surgical-patients-tKPiBGNNK5B1w3QN/ /ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/pa-specialized-ambulance-units-deployed-to-south-florida-6BQYYJGizYQVif1G/ First responders from Fayette EMS and Murrysville Medic One are heading to a staging area in Georgia to support rescue and evacuation efforts as Hurricane Dorian approaches Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:58:53 GMT /ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/pa-specialized-ambulance-units-deployed-to-south-florida-6BQYYJGizYQVif1G/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/5-tips-for-airway-management-in-the-bariatric-patient-EdoYZ8pEFJrHrdi1/ Pre-oxygenate, evaluate for LEMONS and position a patient of any size correctly to help secure an airway Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:26:39 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/5-tips-for-airway-management-in-the-bariatric-patient-EdoYZ8pEFJrHrdi1/ /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/lifting-assistance-carrying-bariatric-patients-over-the-gap-in-todays-healthcare-sPgs9TliAWSOrXW4/ MIH/CP programs coordinate between responders, patients and families to improve bariatric patient transportation and care, proving their worth Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:48:57 GMT /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/lifting-assistance-carrying-bariatric-patients-over-the-gap-in-todays-healthcare-sPgs9TliAWSOrXW4/ /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/treating-and-transporting-bariatric-patients-T1f9CyQ3H25bb99h/ In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the challenges that come with assisting bariatric patients, including logistics, equipment needs and provider attitudes Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:08:47 GMT /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/treating-and-transporting-bariatric-patients-T1f9CyQ3H25bb99h/ /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/survey-how-do-you-train-to-move-assess-and-treat-bariatric-patients-WJ17qaeRe3lqAfgl/ Please take a couple moments to answer these multiple-choice questions, which will help us capture how your agency is staying up to date on training for EMS treatment of bariatric patients Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:39:22 GMT /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/survey-how-do-you-train-to-move-assess-and-treat-bariatric-patients-WJ17qaeRe3lqAfgl/ /stroke/articles/when-a-stroke-is-not-a-stroke-a-case-study-02kL6Vlvw1gnbRcx/ In 20-25% of cases, stroke symptoms and signs represent a stroke mimic, such as hypoglycemia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis or infection Fri, 31 May 2019 17:32:26 GMT /stroke/articles/when-a-stroke-is-not-a-stroke-a-case-study-02kL6Vlvw1gnbRcx/ /cardiac/articles/ems-resiliency-readiness-relies-on-combating-fatigue-qJJp0JsB9pocAPpB/ Take these steps to get quality sleep to protect against mental and physical health effects Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:36:34 GMT /cardiac/articles/ems-resiliency-readiness-relies-on-combating-fatigue-qJJp0JsB9pocAPpB/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-preventing-back-injuries-on-the-job-4SsbklVcwC5i8Nw1/ Most EMS provider back injuries result from lifting patients – do you know how to position your body to minimize your risk? Take our quiz and find out! Mon, 05 Feb 2018 17:37:07 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-preventing-back-injuries-on-the-job-4SsbklVcwC5i8Nw1/ /ems-education/articles/bariatric-patient-care-is-more-than-lifting-and-moving-sTS643OM5eBvvzKh/ A growing patient population that poses unique challenges and risks to all health care providers Mon, 08 May 2017 15:21:26 GMT /ems-education/articles/bariatric-patient-care-is-more-than-lifting-and-moving-sTS643OM5eBvvzKh/ /ems-products/stretchers-and-stair-chairs/articles/powered-stretchers-back-saver-for-paramedics-lifting-obese-patients-bIgJkBUPJoWD6SOx/ Ambulances are equipped with power-assisted stretchers that lower and lift; the stretchers can handle up to 700 pounds Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:48:57 GMT /ems-products/stretchers-and-stair-chairs/articles/powered-stretchers-back-saver-for-paramedics-lifting-obese-patients-bIgJkBUPJoWD6SOx/ /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/ems-providers-cant-afford-to-be-obese-D14dqLYGhH6PJnYJ/ Being overweight is a threat to our patients, to our health and to our livelihood Tue, 31 May 2016 19:00:41 GMT /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/ems-providers-cant-afford-to-be-obese-D14dqLYGhH6PJnYJ/ /health-and-wellness/articles/3-essentials-to-cure-hangry-medic-syndrome-G3mcaMyMi8YQt7cK/ Solve your hangry problems on shift by meal prepping and investing in these tools for hydration and food prep for long days or nights in the ambulance. Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:56:54 GMT /health-and-wellness/articles/3-essentials-to-cure-hangry-medic-syndrome-G3mcaMyMi8YQt7cK/ /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/paramedics-do-you-have-a-food-problem-bYNyjsxSIPEx7E54/ EMTs and paramedics need food that heals, not poisons that harm, while making them feel good at the same time Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:39:10 GMT /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/paramedics-do-you-have-a-food-problem-bYNyjsxSIPEx7E54/ /legal/articles/woman-too-large-for-ambulance-dies-uk-medics-cleared-of-wrongdoing-D2AyL026F768srV3/ Emergency response was delayed because a bigger stretcher and ambulance were needed to transport the obese woman Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:31:55 GMT /legal/articles/woman-too-large-for-ambulance-dies-uk-medics-cleared-of-wrongdoing-D2AyL026F768srV3/ /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:02:39 GMT /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/managing-and-moving-the-very-large-ems-patient-8296CeX9j0gstz9D/ Comprehensive approach beginning with 911 dispatch protocols is necessary to effectively transport bariatric patients without harming patients or providers Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:24:38 GMT /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/managing-and-moving-the-very-large-ems-patient-8296CeX9j0gstz9D/ /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/the-tools-and-resources-you-need-for-bariatric-response-transport-JV8ge7gNK3QACDaP/ Use the right equipment and enlist extra personnel to help transport bariatric patients out of their homes and into the ambulance while keeping their safety top of mind Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:01:49 GMT /ems-products/bariatric-patient-transport/articles/the-tools-and-resources-you-need-for-bariatric-response-transport-JV8ge7gNK3QACDaP/ /legal/articles/calif-firefighter-disciplined-not-fired-over-social-post-claiming-he-killed-obese-patients-NsTJpWHfzxJ8ZHpv/ "I am not willing to give our health for him,” Sacramento Firefighter Timothy John Keyes wrote on Facebook, according to a disciplinary letter Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:14:32 GMT /legal/articles/calif-firefighter-disciplined-not-fired-over-social-post-claiming-he-killed-obese-patients-NsTJpWHfzxJ8ZHpv/