European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015

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Highly Sensitive and Selective Chemiresistor Gas/Vapor Sensors based on Polyaniline Nanocomposite: A comprehensive review

Highly sensitive carbon monoxide (CO) gas sensors based on Ni and Zn doped SnO2 nanomaterials

Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of written and moulage scenarios using video instruction for mass-casualty triage by evaluating skill retention at six months post intervention. METHODS: Prehospital personnel were instructed in the START method of mass-casualty triage using a video. Moulage and written testing were completed by each participant immediately after instruction and at six months post instruction. RESULTS: There was a significant decrease in performance between initial and six-month testing, indicating skill decay and loss of retention of triage skills after an extended nonuse period. There were no statistically significant differences between written and moulage testing results at either initial testing or at six months. Prior skill level did not influence test performance on the type of testing conducted or long-term retention of triage skills. CONCLUSION: These data confirm the skill deterioration associated with an infrequently used triage method. Further research to more precisely define triage criteria, as well as the ability to apply the criteria in a clinical setting and to rapidly identify patients at risk for morbidity/mortality is needed. Risavi BL , Terrell MA , Lee W , Holsten DL Jr . Prehospital mass-casualty triage training-written versus moulage scenarios: how much do EMS providers retain?. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2013;28(3):1-6 . Language: en

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Prehospital mass-casualty triage training-written versus moulage scenarios: how much do EMS providers retain?

Background Carbon monoxide exposure is an important, but frequently undiagnosed, cause for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response. Its elusive characteristics and non-specific symptoms make detection difficult without monitoring devices. Consequently, both patients and EMS providers are at increased risk of harm from such exposures. Case Series We report a series of five cases of carbon monoxide encounters, in which carbon monoxide exposure was not suspected, whereby portable (pager-sized) environmental carbon monoxide detectors, that provide continuous surveillance of the ambient air, were utilized. These devices were carried within, or attached to, the first-in medical jump bags, alerting EMS crews to potentially harmful levels of carbon monoxide. Conclusion This case series highlights the importance of environmental surveillance for carbon monoxide by EMS providers, particularly in such cases where its presence is not suspected. This was, in fact, the case in all the encounters presented herein.

A Novel Method for Continuous Environmental Surveillance for Carbon Monoxide Exposure to Protect Emergency Medical Service Providers and Patients

IntroductionThe health care industry is increasingly focused on customer service, one aspect of which is dealing with customer complaints. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and nature of complaints against prehospital providers in a rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.MethodsThis retrospective study of logged complaints utilized data from May 28, 1999 through September 26, 2008. All complaints were investigated by a single trained staff member of the regional EMS office. He interviewed witnesses, and reviewed statements and other documentation related to the complaints. Each complaint was classified into one of four categories: (1) operational; (2) clinical; (3) educational; or (4) customer service. In addition, each complaint was examined to determine if the grievance was founded. The study was conducted in a seven-county region of western Pennsylvania with a population of 639,641 and more than 3,000 EMS providers.ResultsThere were 110 complaints over a nine-year period (approximately 12 per year). Forty were considered unfounded complaints (43%) and 49 persons (45%) had made more than a single complaint. No EMS provider had an EMS certification suspended or revoked based on a clinically-related complaint. The data revealed a substantial number of complaints for which insufficient information was available to allow a conclusion based on reasonable certainty or the degree of certainty expected of a reasonable person evaluating the facts.ConclusionOne hundred ten complaints were logged for the study EMS program. No complaints violated treatment protocols. Forty complaints were unfounded. There were 49 “repeat” complaints against providers who had previously had complaints made against them.RisaviBL, BuzzardE, HeileCJ. Analysis of Complaints in a Rural Emergency Medical Service System. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2013;28(2):1-3.

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Analysis of Complaints in a Rural Emergency Medical Service System

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in a patient presenting with atypical chest pain.

Type I AV fistulas of the spinal cord are exceedingly rare. The average age at diagnosis is 50. Clinical presentation is often very non-specific, and sensory deficits and sphincter dysfunction may also occur. Neurological deterioration is generally gradual. Thus, failure to diagnosis frequently results in permanent disability. A 22-year-old female complained of a “muscle spasm” in the midline thoracic area with no history of trauma or prior occurrence. She also experienced bilateral lower extremity weakness/numbness and perianal anesthesia. She is a healthy female with no medical problems. Exam revealed lower extremity motor function of 1/5 as well as diminished sensation. A foley catheter was placed for urinary retention. The remainder of the neurological exam was normal. MRI demonstrated a lesion at the fourth thoracic level with significant cord compression. The patient was taken emergently to the operating room by neurosurgery. This case demonstrates a rare disorder occurring in a 22-year old female, far younger than the typical 50-year old patient. Moreover, the lesion was located in the thoracic rather than the typical lumbar cord. Symptoms may be misinterpreted as a peripheral nerve lesion and delay time to diagnosis. Early diagnosis remains critical to prevent permanent neurologic sequelae. AV fistula should remain high on the differential of patients presenting with back pain and focal neurologic complaints.

Type I AV fistula of the thoracic spinal cord.

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