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Month: March 2017

Posted on March 27, 2017March 28, 2017

7 Ways To Instantly Increase Your IV Success Rate

IV Success

Establishing intravenous access is a critical intervention that takes skill and practice to become adequately proficient.  However, there are several things that you can start doing today, that will instantly increase your IV success rate. Continue reading “7 Ways To Instantly Increase Your IV Success Rate”

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Posted on March 24, 2017March 25, 2017

5 Important Things You Need to Know About Topical Nitroglycerin

Topical Nitroglycerin

Many EMS services around the world carry topical nitroglycerin for use on acutely ill patients.  How effective is topical nitroglycerin in this setting, and what should every provider know? Continue reading “5 Important Things You Need to Know About Topical Nitroglycerin”

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Posted on March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

Prehospital ICP Management (Increased Intracranial Pressure)

ICP Management

Management of a patient presenting with Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) can be scary for any provider.  Here is an important method of ICP management to consider for the prehospital environment.

Continue reading “Prehospital ICP Management (Increased Intracranial Pressure)”

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