Archive for January, 2010
Epinephrine
Epinephrine has been the catecholamine of choice for the resuscitation of the cardiac arrest patient. There have been many changes over the years with the dosage of Epinephrine. The ACLS algorithms continue to evolve as more and more research continues. Paramedics continue to strive to increase their rate of survival for the cardiac arrest patient. [...]
Bag Valve Mask
As a health care provider, a Bag Valve Mask is an essential piece of equipment. The BVM is utilized to provide artificial ventilation to a patient who has inadequate or no respiration. The person using the BVM may attach Oxygen to the BVM to deliver a higher concentration of O2. The American Heart Association advocates [...]
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