/ekg-monitoring EKG Monitoring en-US Fri, 02 May 2025 16:31:22 GMT /diabetes/not-your-average-sugar-rush-ems-strategies-for-dka Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising — are your skills ready for the spike? Fri, 02 May 2025 16:31:22 GMT /diabetes/not-your-average-sugar-rush-ems-strategies-for-dka /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:48:00 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ Consistently following a process to analyze a patient's EKG will help you correctly identify the cardiac rhythm Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:43:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ /diabetes/not-your-average-sugar-rush-ems-strategies-for-dka Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising — are your skills ready for the spike? Fri, 02 May 2025 16:31:22 GMT /diabetes/not-your-average-sugar-rush-ems-strategies-for-dka /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:48:00 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ Consistently following a process to analyze a patient's EKG will help you correctly identify the cardiac rhythm Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:43:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ /ems-training-and-education/live-from-wisconsin-top-clinical-tips-for-paramedics Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:33:23 GMT /ems-training-and-education/live-from-wisconsin-top-clinical-tips-for-paramedics /patient-handling/articles/4-things-ems-providers-must-know-about-crush-syndrome-iGLMvsYAEi0JZael/ Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:04:22 GMT /patient-handling/articles/4-things-ems-providers-must-know-about-crush-syndrome-iGLMvsYAEi0JZael/ /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/5-steps-to-delivering-high-quality-cpr-8Ru7ohdopWmLBpqR/ Make sure each of your service’s cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:36:39 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/5-steps-to-delivering-high-quality-cpr-8Ru7ohdopWmLBpqR/ /medical-monitoring/location-location-location-electrode-placement-matters New technology is changing how we place electrodes for accurate 12-lead ECGs Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:48:08 GMT /medical-monitoring/location-location-location-electrode-placement-matters /legal/mother-sues-n-m-police-medics-over-response-to-sons-suicide-wrongfully-declared-dead The complaint alleges that Santa Fe paramedics "stated that Mr. Tapia was obviously dead and would not be transported" Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:10:50 GMT /legal/mother-sues-n-m-police-medics-over-response-to-sons-suicide-wrongfully-declared-dead /ekg-monitoring/ekg-detective-atrial-tachycardia Learn what to look for, including an extra notch within the T-wave, to identify atrial tachycardia Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:40:47 GMT /ekg-monitoring/ekg-detective-atrial-tachycardia /ekg-monitoring/ekg-detective-premature-atrial-contractions Signs of PACS that will help you eliminate EKG rhythms to make your diagnosis Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:49:25 GMT /ekg-monitoring/ekg-detective-premature-atrial-contractions /medical-monitoring/articles/10-tips-to-never-miss-atrial-flutter-with-21-conduction-OfLh1uxFYefd1iO9/ Learn how to separate atrial activity from ventricular activity when interpreting a rhythm strip and the atrial flutter waves will stand out Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:29:50 GMT /medical-monitoring/articles/10-tips-to-never-miss-atrial-flutter-with-21-conduction-OfLh1uxFYefd1iO9/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/blood-pressure-assessment-in-the-hypovolemic-shock-patient-XO297tdQwsnwrVD7/ Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:53:10 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/blood-pressure-assessment-in-the-hypovolemic-shock-patient-XO297tdQwsnwrVD7/ /off-duty/public-safety-reads-find-something-for-everyone-in-this-epic-book-list Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites Wed, 15 May 2024 17:05:28 GMT /off-duty/public-safety-reads-find-something-for-everyone-in-this-epic-book-list /ecg-detective/ekg-detective-sinus-arrest-vs-sinus-exit-block Both sinus arrests and sinus exit blocks are characterized by an irregular rhythm associated with pauses; which is it? Thu, 02 May 2024 16:26:16 GMT /ecg-detective/ekg-detective-sinus-arrest-vs-sinus-exit-block /ecg-detective/ekg-detective-sinus-arrhythmia Eliminate EKG rhythms until there is only one probable interpretation Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:54:36 GMT /ecg-detective/ekg-detective-sinus-arrhythmia /ecg-detective/become-an-ekg-detective Focus on what you can identify within an ECG tracing, rather than the criteria Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:58:51 GMT /ecg-detective/become-an-ekg-detective /ems-products/Medical-Monitoring/identifying-right-ventricular-failure POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:34:05 GMT /ems-products/Medical-Monitoring/identifying-right-ventricular-failure /ems-products/ems-data-management/articles/eso-releases-2023-ems-index-including-key-data-on-ekgs-opioid-od-treatments-W6hGfjFbuMkuieKS/ The Index tracks data for more than 2,600 EMS agencies across the country Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:29:51 GMT /ems-products/ems-data-management/articles/eso-releases-2023-ems-index-including-key-data-on-ekgs-opioid-od-treatments-W6hGfjFbuMkuieKS/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/10-ways-to-avoid-the-great-resignation-that-arent-wage-increases-unE4VjkEsaaXIMiA/ As an employer, the pressure is on to captivate the workforce and stand out in a competitive job market Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:37:02 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/10-ways-to-avoid-the-great-resignation-that-arent-wage-increases-unE4VjkEsaaXIMiA/ /medical-clinical/articles/prehospital-treatment-options-for-hyperkalemic-emergencies-nImCWlRw6VsNt9af/ Montgomery County Hospital District shares 3 years of results of a hyperkalemia treatment protocol Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:45:29 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/prehospital-treatment-options-for-hyperkalemic-emergencies-nImCWlRw6VsNt9af/ /research/articles/eso-report-ems-delivered-47-more-death-notifications-in-2021-4UAlDtZFvgfNX9Qe/ The 2022 ESO EMS Index also showed an increase in stroke assessment performance, and that most patients were transported without lights and siren Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:46:10 GMT /research/articles/eso-report-ems-delivered-47-more-death-notifications-in-2021-4UAlDtZFvgfNX9Qe/ /ems-grants/articles/regional-afg-grant-applications-what-you-need-to-know-GIKhshhaHqbIjVpl/ Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:55:46 GMT /ems-grants/articles/regional-afg-grant-applications-what-you-need-to-know-GIKhshhaHqbIjVpl/ /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/out-of-hospital-pediatric-cardiac-arrest-management-UIiXiY8VS39Nnw0N/ Reviewing the pediatric evidence for stay and play or load and go Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:21:22 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/out-of-hospital-pediatric-cardiac-arrest-management-UIiXiY8VS39Nnw0N/ /ems-products/technology/articles/wearable-tech-can-your-apple-watch-detect-covid-19-ozGUe4oMMYr7h8bL/ As device manufacturers continue to explore the potential of wearable tech, we’re discovering new applications and opportunities for health monitoring Tue, 04 May 2021 22:33:35 GMT /ems-products/technology/articles/wearable-tech-can-your-apple-watch-detect-covid-19-ozGUe4oMMYr7h8bL/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/treat-the-monitor-not-just-the-patient-bbmCE5ohrZsAHl84/ In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:57:12 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/treat-the-monitor-not-just-the-patient-bbmCE5ohrZsAHl84/ /education-and-training/articles/applying-neuroscience-to-ems-training-bAwre2u0Bnwb05AI/ Being sufficiently rested, revisiting the content and putting it into practice quickly all impact knowledge retention Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:41:15 GMT /education-and-training/articles/applying-neuroscience-to-ems-training-bAwre2u0Bnwb05AI/ /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:48:00 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ /legal/mother-sues-n-m-police-medics-over-response-to-sons-suicide-wrongfully-declared-dead The complaint alleges that Santa Fe paramedics "stated that Mr. Tapia was obviously dead and would not be transported" Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:10:50 GMT /legal/mother-sues-n-m-police-medics-over-response-to-sons-suicide-wrongfully-declared-dead /ekg-monitoring/ekg-detective-atrial-tachycardia Learn what to look for, including an extra notch within the T-wave, to identify atrial tachycardia Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:40:47 GMT /ekg-monitoring/ekg-detective-atrial-tachycardia /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ Consistently following a process to analyze a patient's EKG will help you correctly identify the cardiac rhythm Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:43:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ /medical-monitoring/articles/10-tips-to-never-miss-atrial-flutter-with-21-conduction-OfLh1uxFYefd1iO9/ Learn how to separate atrial activity from ventricular activity when interpreting a rhythm strip and the atrial flutter waves will stand out Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:29:50 GMT /medical-monitoring/articles/10-tips-to-never-miss-atrial-flutter-with-21-conduction-OfLh1uxFYefd1iO9/