The world of EMS and Fire first responders is changing. As we witness a shocking rise in the number of first responders facing violent attacks, the time has come to consider better ways to protect the life and health of medical providers in situations that expose them to risks. This video provides an overview of the case for expanding your definition of "PPE" to include ballistic protection or body armor that has been tailored to provide maximum protection, while still allowing the physical range of motion that medical providers require.
North American Rescue's NAR Doc gives tips and education points on the process of transitioning a tourniquet application that is "high and tight", or hasty, to a deliberate application located 2-3" above the wound site.
Learn how to troubleshoot ventilator issues in the field with North American Rescue’s NAR Doc, Dr. Ethan Miles. In part two of How to Use a Portable Ventilator, Dr. Miles breaks down the DOPE mnemonic—a key tool from the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)—for identifying and resolving ventilation problems in the field.
Learn how to set up and manage a ventilator in the field with North American Rescue’s NAR Doc, Dr. Ethan Miles
In this post, NAR Doc breaks down the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on mechanical ventilation basics.
