News and Updates
Can I still administer Epinephrine via auto-injector, in an anaphylaxis patient who has gone into cardiac arrest in front of me from suspected anaphylaxis?
There may be instances where firefighters or police officers are the first responders on scene for a patient in cardiac arrest secondary to suspected anaphylaxis. In these situations, first responders should consider the following: 1. [...]
What areas of a DNR must be filled out to make it valid?
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Confirmation Forms are becoming increasingly common in the prehospital setting, and first responders may be presented with one during the management of a cardiac arrest. Before withholding or discontinuing resuscitation, first [...]
Can I still insert an OPA if there is a suspected foreign body?
Yes, first responders can still utilize an OPA to help maintain and secure the airway, even when a foreign body is suspected. Before inserting an OPA, responders should first inspect the airway to determine whether [...]
Why am I completing compressions to a pediatric patient who has a pulse less than 60 BPM?
Pediatric patients who are bradycardic (a heart rate of less than 60 BPM) with signs of poor perfusion such as pallor, cyanosis, altered metal status or hypotension are at risk for imminent cardiac compromise. Most [...]
Does My Pad Placement Matter on a VSA?
Does it matter if I apply my AED pads in the anterior-lateral placement or the anterior-posterior placement during a cardiac arrest? When placing AED pads, first responders may choose either the anterior-lateral or anterior-posterior [...]
Newborn Resuscitation versus Cardiac Arrest
When I am on scene and there is a pediatric patient needing resuscitation, what directive do I use, the Newborn Resuscitation or Cardiac Arrest Medical Directive? There are instances when a firefighter or police officer [...]
