Syncope is a common and often confusing presentation. Dr. Casey Patrick leads a lecture style discussion with tips to approaching the syncopal patient in the prehospital setting. ECG pointers and an impossible to forget “crappy” mnemonic will leave you with a more focused approach to your next syncopal patient.

References

1. http://www.jem-journal.com/article/S0736-4679(17)30868-5/pdf

LINKS:

1. WPW - https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/pre-excitation-syndromes/

2. Brugada syndrome - https://www.aliem.com/2013/06/brugada-syndrome-an-ecg-pattern-you-need-to-know/

3. Prolonged QT interval - https://lifeinthefastlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/waves-of-the-ecg.gif

4. Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy - http://www.wikidoc.org/images/b/b0/Hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy.jpg

Featuring Dr. Peter Antevy

Today’s show will focus on the evolution in the EMS approach to pediatric resuscitations. Historically these high stress resuscitations focused on rapid transport of these children to the hospital and have resulted in sub par resuscitation efforts and increased stress for both providers and families. There is mounting evidence that mirrors the adult resuscitation data that staying on scene and providing focused resuscitation efforts improves outcomes in these patients. Dr. Antevy provides a unique perspective as both a pediatric EM specialist/EMS medical director and inventor of the Handtevy pediatric resuscitation system.

https://www.handtevy.com

Dr. Patrick and Clinical Manager Jordan Anderson discuss intubation and ventilator settings to help avoid lung injuries in the intubated patient.

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