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5 Reasons Why the Defibtech DBP 2003 is the Ultimate Portable Defibrillator for Emergency Response Teams

AED Leader

Among the wide range of defibrillators available on the market, the Defibtech DBP 2003 stands out as the ultimate choice for emergency response teams. With its advanced features, user-friendly design, and exceptional performance, the DBP 2003 is a game-changer in emergency medical care.

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Episode 14: Thoracotomy

PHEM Cast

pdf Equipment required for resuscitative thoracotomy: Surface anatomy: Appearance of pericardial clot A foley catheter being used to fill a cardiac wound – note how easily this could be pulled out. An open chest with aortic compression Simulation of resuscitative thoracotomy by London HEMS team. J Am Coll Surg; 2003 (1): 106-111.

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ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

2 This requirement was ultimately removed in 2003, however iron related exposures and deaths have stayed low. Aggressive fluid resuscitation as patients may be severely hypovolemic from GI symptoms. Case Follow-up: The patient received a fluid resuscitation with 20 mL/kg bolus of normal saline. Antiemetics as needed.

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Episode 20: End Tidal Carbon Dioxide

PHEM Cast

Qvigstad et al showed in again in Resuscitation in 2013, confirming inter-individual variation in effectiveness of CPR using ETCO2 as a surrogate for CO Trauma Deakin et al. N Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: capnogram showing positive waveforms during each compression suggesting effective cardiac compression generating pulmonary blood.

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Ballistic Follies

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

It is not possible during acute resuscitation or at any time before a complete investigation, or even trial, to know who is innocent, guilty, or what occurred during the altercation. 4, April 2003 The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program National Rifle Association Gun Control Controversy GunFacts.Info website 119 pp pdf Lott, John R.

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MI in Children

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Hemodynamically labile children should be resuscitated and a stat transesophageal echocardiogram obtained. Fontan Operation and the Single Ventricle. 2003; 18(2):150-151. Author’s advice : obtain troponin testing if there is an abnormal ECG, more than fleeting suspicion of BCI, and/or the child will be admitted for monitoring.

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Carbon Dioxide As A Resuscitative Gas

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

This is the fourth part of our series on "Early Modern Resuscitation." " Part I: Oral Airways, early resuscitation, and recognition of airway care. The select bibliography will provide ample links to extend your reading. “Carbon Dioxide Resuscitation?” You think to yourself, “ What could that be?” In 1927, H.W.