Limmer Education
Five things that are taught incorrectly in a lot of EMS classrooms.
Airway & Oxygen
Dan Limmer
Forget how MUCH oxygen to give. Ask IF the patient needs oxygen.
Chris Ebright
Research shows that routine and unchecked high-flow oxygen administration reaches toxic internal levels within minutes. However, despite updated education standards, many EMS providers are still resistant to change their tried and true method of excessive oxygen delivery to ALL patients, especially those experiencing chest pain.
Marc Minkler
“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” Miles Kington, probably never thought his quote could be used for EMS.
Limmer Education
The article "Oxygen is the Wonder Drug No More" challenges the longstanding belief in oxygen as a universally beneficial treatment. It emphasizes the need for cautious oxygen administration, especially in patients with adequate saturation, highlighting the potential for harm in overusing this once-celebrated "wonder drug." Updated guidelines stress a more nuanced approach to oxygen therapy.
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