Archive for January2015
ACEP Updates TPA Guidelines
A new development in the TPA debate as ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians) has updated their policy regarding TPA use in stroke. The draft policy can be viewed here in full, but let’s take a look at this: “Patient Management Recommendations Level A recommendations. The increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (approximately 7% compared to […]
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Tupper
On Seizures and the F word
Me too, seen it been there done that got the t-shirt. Any paramedic with a decent amount of workyears on that bus can pick out a faker upon arrival, no need for parameters or tests, it's clear. And yes, they need attention and care and all that, but not mine. I am a paramedic, i…
2014-05-03 17:03:31
On Seizures and the F word
Me too, seen it been there done that got the t-shirt. Any paramedic with a decent amount of workyears on that bus can pick out a faker upon arrival, no need for parameters or tests, it's clear. And yes, they need attention and care and all that, but not mine. I am a paramedic, i…
2014-05-03 17:03:31
Anne Castioni
On Seizures and the F word
I appreciate your discussion of the PNES for patients who are not faking and have legitimate psychiatric disorders. But I must say in my career as a paramedic in an inner city, I had my share of patients who needed a meal and a warm place to sleep and found simulating a seizure to the…
2014-05-01 22:46:22
On Seizures and the F word
I appreciate your discussion of the PNES for patients who are not faking and have legitimate psychiatric disorders. But I must say in my career as a paramedic in an inner city, I had my share of patients who needed a meal and a warm place to sleep and found simulating a seizure to the…
2014-05-01 22:46:22
Brandon O
How Many Patients Would Want TPA in an Emergency?
What were the risks and benefits described?
2014-04-27 04:33:36
How Many Patients Would Want TPA in an Emergency?
What were the risks and benefits described?
2014-04-27 04:33:36
Blood Flow Through the Brain, pt. 3 (Circle of Willis) | NeuroEMS
Blood Flow Through the Brain, pt. 2 (The Ride to the Top)
[…] Take a moment to review part 1 and part 2. […]
2014-04-18 15:04:37
Blood Flow Through the Brain, pt. 2 (The Ride to the Top)
[…] Take a moment to review part 1 and part 2. […]
2014-04-18 15:04:37
Blood Flow Through the Brain, pt. 3 (Circle of Willis) | NeuroEMS
Blood Flow Through the Brain, pt. 1 (Overview)
[…] a moment to review part 1 and part […]
2014-04-18 14:57:06
Blood Flow Through the Brain, pt. 1 (Overview)
[…] a moment to review part 1 and part […]
2014-04-18 14:57:06
