Dan Limmer
A significant MOI isn’t always a ticket to a Level 1 trauma center.
Trauma
Limmer Education
Pulse pressure, cardiac output, vascular tone? Understand how shock affects the body.
Limmer Education
To answer, you have to understand the difference between spinal motion restriction and spinal immobilization.
Limmer Education
Five things that are taught incorrectly in a lot of EMS classrooms.
Chris Ebright
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in children, leading to over nine million emergency visits annually. Unique anatomical and physiological differences in pediatric patients necessitate specialized assessment and management. Proper stabilization and treatment in a pediatric trauma facility are crucial for improving outcomes for these vulnerable patients.
Limmer Education
Mechanism of injury plays a significant role in emergency medical services, shaping initial assessments and decisions. However, it doesn't reliably correlate with actual injuries, as highlighted by the CDC's Trauma Triage Guidelines. Understanding its limitations allows for more accurate evaluations of trauma patients and emphasizes the need to consider physiological and anatomical signs first.
Chris Ebright
Chest Traumas are the second most common traumatic injury, and come with the highest cases of patient mortality. Sharpen your knowledge of flail chest, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, and pulmonary contusions.
Chris Ebright
Test your understanding of TBI in this case study of a 28 year old male biker without a helmet.
Chris Ebright
Crush syndrome is a critical condition that arises from prolonged entrapment, leading to severe metabolic changes and tissue damage. This case study emphasizes the importance of prompt management, including fluid resuscitation and careful monitoring, to mitigate complications post-extrication, highlighting the systemic effects that can ensue from local injuries.
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