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PEM Currents

PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. This podcast episode is all about what prehospital providers should do to get these agitated children safely to the ED.

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FOAMed Resources Part VIII: EMS/Prehospital

The prehospital environment is where emergency medicine begins. EMS providers must function in some of the most difficult conditions with limited supplies. FOAMed can allow emergency providers of all levels to stay up to date with cutting edge resuscitation and prehospital literature. This post evaluates EMS/prehospital FOAMed resources.

FOAMED

Cervical Collars for C-Spine Trauma: The Facts

Based on the available data, it does not appear that cervical collars have any appreciable positive effect on patient care. However, at this point in time, they are the recommended treatment option. Hopefully this knowledge will help your daily practice by understanding the effects of cervical immobilization.