Post-Extubation Stridor: Causes, Risk Factors, and Management
Understanding Post-Extubation Stridor Post-extubation stridor presents as inspiratory noise following the removal of an endotracheal tube. This sound indicates airway narrowing, which typically occurs at
Opioid Overdose: Symptoms, Causes & Emergency Treatment
An opioid overdose occurs when opioids overwhelm the brain’s breathing centers, slowing or completely stopping respiration. Untreated, this respiratory failure can be fatal. Any opioidprescription or nonprescription
What do bruises look like on dark skin tones?
The colors of a bruise can vary, depending on the person’s skin tone, and bruising may be less apparent on dark skin due to contrast.
ACLS Case Study 4: In-Hospital
You are a healthcare provider working in the emergency department at a major metropolitan hospital. A 43-year-old female with a history of STEMI presents at
ACLS Case Study 3: In-Hospital
You are a healthcare provider working in a surgical recovery unit. One of your patients is a 63-year-old male who is 4-hrs post-op from an
ACLS Case Study 2: Out-of-Hospital
You are a healthcare provider working on an ALS ambulance. You receive a call from dispatch advising you that an individual witnessed their 70-year-old female
Gyath Shammha
Flight Paramedic | MSc Emergency Service Management | Advanced Life Support Instructor | B.S. Emergency Medical Services Admin | Healthcare Leadership | Critical Care Paramedic | EMS ASSESSOR