EMS World January 2020

EMS World cover January 2020

The January issue offers cutting-edge articles on assisting parents after children die and head elevation during CPR, as well as features on EMS reality shows, intrahospital transport, and wellness testing for first responders. Airway management coverage includes a quick guide to tubes for kids, while bonus data/IT content looks at protecting agencies from cyberthreats. A new column from top EMS docs, Resident Eagle, joins Journal Watch and EMS Around the World. 

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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has trained on both the medical and emotional aspects of pediatric care in the field, with an additional focus on bereavement following a death. (Photo: Sergio Ornelas/Palm Beach County Fire Rescue)
When a Child Dies: The Parents' Perspective
Peter Antevy, MD
They’re often forgotten on their worst day—how can EMS help?
In conjunction with the other bundle components, elevation of the head and upper torso immediately reduces intracranial pressure and improves cerebral perfusion. That means better circulation and better outcomes. (Photo: John Erich)
Raises Head, Looks Around: The State of Elevated CPR
John Erich
Optimism remains high as it becomes part of systems’ care bundles.
First Responders Live debuted last June on Fox. (Photo: Fox)
EMS in the Spotlight in New Reality-Based Shows
Daniel Casciato
What's it like to have a camera crew follow you on every call?
The primary goal of naloxone administration should be to restore spontaneous ventilation, rather than full consciousness.
Resident Eagle: Naloxone Guidance for EMS
Peter Taillac, MD, FAEMS
A team of experts defines optimal out-of-hospital treatment.
Too many of us have seen colleagues struggle after tough calls, and we have previously discussed how suicide rates in EMS are unacceptably high.
Journal Watch: Protection Against PTSD
Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP, FAHA
Can good old-fashioned grit help providers be more resilient to adversity?
An ambulance in Shenzhen (Photo: Can Pac Swire/Wikimedia Commons)
EMS Around the World: China Prioritizes Better EMS
Eugene Gerden
With state services lacking, rogue private operators are filling the void.
Some level of cyberreadiness is doable for all EMS agencies no matter their size. (Photo: MedStar Mobile Healthcare)
Protecting EMS From Cyberthreats
James Careless
More attacks are imminent—are you ready?
We owe it to the patients we care for to understand the correct tube size.
Tubes for Kids: Helpful Hints & Memory Aids
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN, EMT-P; Jason Chancey, BSN, EMT-P, CEN, CFRN; Michael Rushing, NRP, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, TCRN, CCRN-CMC; Lisa DeBoer, CET, NREMT, PI; Michelle Webb, RN, MSN, CRNA; and Michael Seaver, RN, BA
How to quickly determine tube sizes for pediatrics and other patients.
Bringing the prehospital mind-set into the hospital setting would allow providers to bring a fresh set of masteries to critically ill and injured patients.
Intrahospital Transport: A New Role for the Critical Care Paramedic
Bruce Hoffman, MSN, BSN-RN, CFRN, FP-C, CCP-C, NR-P, C-NPT
When very sick patients need to be moved within facilities, the prehospital skill set can be valuable.
Departments invest in all kinds of protective equipment for the body; it’s time to start protecting against the biggest threat to first responders, which is themselves. (Photo: Pierce Harman)
Wellness Testing for First Responders
Chelsea Davenport
Can early health screenings and targeted training help head off trouble?
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