/head-trauma Head Trauma en-US Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:27:20 GMT /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:27:20 GMT /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ It may not be poor brain integrity that is causing a lack of response to a sternum rub, but an inadequate length of time the sternum rub is applied Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:38:48 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ Signs of Cushing’s Triad and the mechanism of injury help distinguish increased intracranial pressure from shock Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:10:04 GMT /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:27:20 GMT /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ It may not be poor brain integrity that is causing a lack of response to a sternum rub, but an inadequate length of time the sternum rub is applied Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:38:48 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ /legal/former-denver-police-recruit-who-lost-both-legs-following-training-sues-paramedics-pd The lawsuit alleges that the recruit suffered a head injury but was cleared by paramedics to continue the "hazing ritual," which ultimately caused his leg injuries Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:44:32 GMT /legal/former-denver-police-recruit-who-lost-both-legs-following-training-sues-paramedics-pd /firefighters/fundraiser-for-former-pa-fire-chief-who-died-at-trump-rally-nears-1m Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter as bullets rang out, loved ones say Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:04:25 GMT /firefighters/fundraiser-for-former-pa-fire-chief-who-died-at-trump-rally-nears-1m /trauma/hes-a-hero-air-national-guard-member-describes-trying-to-save-former-fire-chief-killed-at-trump-rally A technical sergeant for the Air National Guard rushed through the crowd, knelt at the side of former FF Corey Comperatore's head and pressed a towel against the wound Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:57:46 GMT /trauma/hes-a-hero-air-national-guard-member-describes-trying-to-save-former-fire-chief-killed-at-trump-rally /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ Signs of Cushing’s Triad and the mechanism of injury help distinguish increased intracranial pressure from shock Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:10:04 GMT /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ /head-trauma/s-c-man-dies-after-firework-explodes-on-head-during-fourth-of-july-party-deputies-say The man “ignited a large firework device” and put the lit firework on his head, leaving him with “massive head injuries,” Dorchester County deputies said Sat, 06 Jul 2024 13:50:33 GMT /head-trauma/s-c-man-dies-after-firework-explodes-on-head-during-fourth-of-july-party-deputies-say /air-medical-transport/fla-teen-reunited-with-life-saving-medical-helicopter-crew After recovering from her injuries, Nicole Goslant was able to meet the Health First First Flight crew that saved her life Tue, 14 May 2024 14:24:28 GMT /air-medical-transport/fla-teen-reunited-with-life-saving-medical-helicopter-crew /concussion/new-concussion-guidelines-could-get-athletes-back-to-exercise-school-earlier The 25 new recommendations from the National Athletic Trainers' Association are designed to take a more holistic approach to concussion management and how it affects patient care and outcomes Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:16:35 GMT /concussion/new-concussion-guidelines-could-get-athletes-back-to-exercise-school-earlier /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/fla-county-ambulances-now-carrying-pediatric-tbi-kits-UNscOdVSKjyHGf1I/ The kits contain medications to help Polk County Fire Rescue EMS prevent seizures and reduce brain swelling Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:51:34 GMT /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/fla-county-ambulances-now-carrying-pediatric-tbi-kits-UNscOdVSKjyHGf1I/ /prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport/articles/traumatic-brain-injuries-keep-it-simple-xZwmh9qRFzkHb0Cn/ Avoiding the 3 “H bombs” in patients with TBI significantly improves survival Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:24:29 GMT /prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport/articles/traumatic-brain-injuries-keep-it-simple-xZwmh9qRFzkHb0Cn/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/mechanism-of-injury-does-it-matter-0qeRZ2zWTAoir8iK/ Steve Whitehead and Nick Nudell debate the importance of MOR reporting Fri, 12 May 2023 17:15:40 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/mechanism-of-injury-does-it-matter-0qeRZ2zWTAoir8iK/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/digital-edition-prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport-QOEn5Io1flOm06hq/ Head-to-toe guidance for improving trauma outcomes Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:40:59 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/digital-edition-prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport-QOEn5Io1flOm06hq/ /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/research-review-putting-cdc-field-triage-guidelines-to-the-test-nz0MtUdewgQbDzuS/ Takeaways from more than 8M EMS encounters that help inform destination decisions Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:54:29 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/research-review-putting-cdc-field-triage-guidelines-to-the-test-nz0MtUdewgQbDzuS/ /trauma/articles/the-tbi-h-bombs-8KQRDTlVj6CqRMu1/ Dr. Al Lulla breaks down an area where we can improve outcomes Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:36:39 GMT /trauma/articles/the-tbi-h-bombs-8KQRDTlVj6CqRMu1/ /trauma/articles/red-soxs-justin-turner-transported-after-being-hit-in-the-face-by-a-pitch-DB7bxNdE7igTpC3f/ Turner immediately went down to the ground while bleeding heavily after being struck Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:08:17 GMT /trauma/articles/red-soxs-justin-turner-transported-after-being-hit-in-the-face-by-a-pitch-DB7bxNdE7igTpC3f/ /ambulance-crash/articles/mass-ambulance-strikes-man-near-school-VuzwOR84lCAAputc/ The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury while the crew was transporting a patient Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:17:49 GMT /ambulance-crash/articles/mass-ambulance-strikes-man-near-school-VuzwOR84lCAAputc/ /podcast/articles/10-best-ems1-podcasts-of-2022-YAse9fvJO0kf5MMb/ Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:25:55 GMT /podcast/articles/10-best-ems1-podcasts-of-2022-YAse9fvJO0kf5MMb/ /bystanders/articles/mass-doordash-driver-and-aspiring-emt-awarded-for-saving-customers-life-cSDR5f2fg0lgC5VR/ "She was my guardian angel," Caryn Hebert Sullivan said in praise of Sophia Furtado Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:34:38 GMT /bystanders/articles/mass-doordash-driver-and-aspiring-emt-awarded-for-saving-customers-life-cSDR5f2fg0lgC5VR/ /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quiz-are-you-prepared-to-treat-patients-with-suspected-tbis-dRQqhXX5pTdHBZeH/ Test your knowledge of intra-axial injuries, central herniation, subarachnoid hemorrhage and more Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:23:38 GMT /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quiz-are-you-prepared-to-treat-patients-with-suspected-tbis-dRQqhXX5pTdHBZeH/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/woke-up-dead-a-review-on-traumatic-brain-injuries-1jyZCrNEMa7BGa4S/ TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:10:08 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/woke-up-dead-a-review-on-traumatic-brain-injuries-1jyZCrNEMa7BGa4S/ /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/traumatic-brain-injury-how-to-treat-manage-patients-with-head-injuries-Kdypxu456VqdjtVD/ In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the death of comedian Bob Saget and how providers should care for patients with possible head injuries Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:23:39 GMT /traumatic-brain-injury/articles/traumatic-brain-injury-how-to-treat-manage-patients-with-head-injuries-Kdypxu456VqdjtVD/ /research/articles/2021-eso-trauma-index-shows-key-trends-in-us-hospital-trauma-departments-agRU8D55Y9xAdlat/ Data on hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, fractures may be used as a nationwide benchmark for trauma systems Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:49:19 GMT /research/articles/2021-eso-trauma-index-shows-key-trends-in-us-hospital-trauma-departments-agRU8D55Y9xAdlat/ /airway-management/articles/navigating-toxic-brain-injury-we-need-a-better-map-UwsDEYELZocZCCRq/ Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:44:03 GMT /airway-management/articles/navigating-toxic-brain-injury-we-need-a-better-map-UwsDEYELZocZCCRq/ /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:25:43 GMT /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ /ems-assaults/articles/felony-charges-filed-in-attack-that-left-minn-ems-provider-with-a-concussion-bwoLYSvjJlPEk8cA/ Authorities say the suspect kicked the EMS provider in the chest and threatened to kill the crew Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:44:37 GMT /ems-assaults/articles/felony-charges-filed-in-attack-that-left-minn-ems-provider-with-a-concussion-bwoLYSvjJlPEk8cA/ /firefighters/fundraiser-for-former-pa-fire-chief-who-died-at-trump-rally-nears-1m Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter as bullets rang out, loved ones say Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:04:25 GMT /firefighters/fundraiser-for-former-pa-fire-chief-who-died-at-trump-rally-nears-1m /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ Signs of Cushing’s Triad and the mechanism of injury help distinguish increased intracranial pressure from shock Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:10:04 GMT /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ /legal/former-denver-police-recruit-who-lost-both-legs-following-training-sues-paramedics-pd The lawsuit alleges that the recruit suffered a head injury but was cleared by paramedics to continue the "hazing ritual," which ultimately caused his leg injuries Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:44:32 GMT /legal/former-denver-police-recruit-who-lost-both-legs-following-training-sues-paramedics-pd /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ It may not be poor brain integrity that is causing a lack of response to a sternum rub, but an inadequate length of time the sternum rub is applied Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:38:48 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ /ems-products/education/videos/how-to-perform-the-glasgow-coma-scale-assessment-GyRQfuXVold6HlYe/ Watch and learn from this short video on how to perform a Glasgow Coma Scale to assess a patient's brain function and level of neurological impairment Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:55:25 GMT /ems-products/education/videos/how-to-perform-the-glasgow-coma-scale-assessment-GyRQfuXVold6HlYe/