Trauma Care

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  • Disarmed

    An unexpected amputation rattles more than just its victim

    Article • September 1st, 2011

  • The Scars of Summer
    The Scars of Summer

    In-line skating/Rollerblading kicks into high gear with the arrival of summer and warm weather. Injuries to the upper and lower extremities, along with lacerations, will be the most often encountered scars of summer.

    Article • August 19th, 2011

  • Transition Series: Topics for the EMT—Orthopedic Trauma
    Transition Series: Topics for the EMT—Orthopedic Trauma

    The immediate treatment of orthopedic injuries can play a major role not just in life or death but also in the overall impact of the injury on the patient

    Article • August 1st, 2011

  • I Can See Clearly Now
    I Can See Clearly Now

    Former EMT’s “aha moment” leads to the world’s first transparent cervical collar.

    Article • July 23rd, 2011

  • Knockout!

    As mixed martial arts continues to grow in popularity, more venues will begin to offer both professional and amateur fights that require not only EMS response, but venue EMS coverage. Here's what you need to know.

    Article • July 21st, 2011

  • Does Your Patient Need A Trauma Center?
    Does Your Patient Need A Trauma Center?

    Utilizing the CDC's Trauma Triage Guidelines in the field

    Article • July 1st, 2011

  • Literature Review: Helicopter Transport and Mortality

    There may be benefits to air medical response, but weigh them against your system's circumstances

    Article • May 20th, 2011

  • Literature Review: Second IV Line for Trauma Patients

    If fluid is good, more fluid is better, right? Not so fast, says a new study.

    Article • April 22nd, 2011

  • Research Studies: My Top Five

    Take a look back at 2010 professional literature to see how it can improve patient care, EMS systems and prehospital medicine.

    Article • March 31st, 2011

  • Literature Review: Police Transport of Penetrating Trauma Patients

    This innovative program takes advantage of the existing law enforcement infrastructure to extend the EMS system.

    Article • March 1st, 2011

  • Transition Series: Topics for the EMT—Trauma
    Transition Series: Topics for the EMT—Trauma

    A review of the new education standards pertaining to trauma assessment for the EMT

    Article • February 1st, 2011

  • Assessing the Spine
    Assessing the Spine

    Proper assessment of the spine is necessary when deciding whether to immobilize a patient.

    Article • February 1st, 2011

  • The Quiet Ones Dying

    Exploding gas blows off a worker's leg and leaves him with severe burns, but a medic's combat experience gives him the tools to manage the man's injuries.

    Article • February 1st, 2011

  • EMS Management of Catastrophic Cheerleading Injuries
    EMS Management of Catastrophic Cheerleading Injuries

    EMS management of catastrophic cheerleader injuries

    Article • October 1st, 2010

  • An Especially Difficult Airway

    A long fall at a construction site is complicated by communication difficulties, challenging airway management and a difficult extrication

    Article • October 1st, 2010

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