Head Trauma
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
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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
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
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
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
After recovering from her injuries, Nicole Goslant was able to meet the Health First First Flight crew that saved her life
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The kits contain medications to help Polk County Fire Rescue EMS prevent seizures and reduce brain swelling
Avoiding the 3 “H bombs” in patients with TBI significantly improves survival
Steve Whitehead and Nick Nudell debate the importance of MOR reporting
Head-to-toe guidance for improving trauma outcomes
Takeaways from more than 8M EMS encounters that help inform destination decisions
Turner immediately went down to the ground while bleeding heavily after being struck
The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury while the crew was transporting a patient
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“She was my guardian angel,” Caryn Hebert Sullivan said in praise of Sophia Furtado
Test your knowledge of intra-axial injuries, central herniation, subarachnoid hemorrhage and more
TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries
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
Data on hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, fractures may be used as a nationwide benchmark for trauma systems
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong
Authorities say the suspect kicked the EMS provider in the chest and threatened to kill the crew
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The driver of the vehicle that rear-ended the ambulance is accused of driving under the influence
Test your knowledge on Cushing’s Reflex, which signals a risk for brain herniation
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