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10 Things You Need to Know to Save Lives [Download the Free eBook]

By Kinsie Clarkson on Aug 28, 2020

Every second counts in the prehospital environment. As we learn more about better ways to provide care, it’s important for EMS providers to stay informed about the latest skills and strategies for saving lives. Last week, EMS1 published an eBook compilation of articles that each detail ten things you need to know to saves lives.

In this free eBook, you’ll find four articles that each contain a list of ten things you need to know about a major care topic. Three cover different critical-care scenarios you’re likely to face in the field (cardiac arrest, major blood loss, and acute pain), and the fourth discusses best practices for handling patient handovers.

Topics: EMS Trauma ECMO Shock 10 Things You Need To Know
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10 Things You Need to Know About Hypovolemic Shock to Save Lives

By Team Pulsara on May 29, 2019

EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks to our guest blogger this week, Dean Meenach, MSN, RN, CNL, CEN, CCRN, CPEN, EMT-P. **

The effects of shock due to major blood loss rapidly become irreversible, so quick identification and intervention are critical.

Shock is not a disease, but a clinical manifestation of the body’s inability to perfuse its tissues adequately. [1] Shock is considered a systemic response to an illness or injury resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion and decreased oxygen to the cells.

Topics: EMS Shock 10 Things You Need to Know to Save Lives