Have feedback? You can now send us a text message!We're back! Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs? This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central Cord Syndrome. We'll also touch briefly on neurogenic and spinal shock. During this episode I mention a technique for placing a C-collar that was a "game changer" in my practice and promised...
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Have feedback? You can now send us a text message!We're back! Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs? This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central Cord Syndrome. We'll also touch briefly on neurogenic and spinal shock. During this episode I mention a technique for placing a C-collar that was a "game changer" in my practice and promised...
Episode 27 - Blow By Baby - Does Blow By Oxygen Work?
911cast EMS Podcast
8 minutes
2 years ago
Episode 27 - Blow By Baby - Does Blow By Oxygen Work?
Have feedback? You can now send us a text message!We've all been taught that the last thing you want to do to a sick child in respiratory distress is upset them by sticking an oxygen mask to their face. For many of us, "blow by" oxygen is our go-to in these situations. But is it actually the right choice? In this episode we'll take a closer look at the practice and the evidence. (Spoiler alert: it doesn't work).References:Barends, C. R. M., Yavuz, P., Molenbuur, B., & Absalom,...
911cast EMS Podcast
Have feedback? You can now send us a text message!We're back! Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs? This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central Cord Syndrome. We'll also touch briefly on neurogenic and spinal shock. During this episode I mention a technique for placing a C-collar that was a "game changer" in my practice and promised...
