A Stable Handover Can Hide an Unstable Transport
The patient is awake. The blood pressure is acceptable. The oxygen saturation looks good. The monitor is quiet. The sending team describes them as “stable for transfer.” And yet, sometime…
Challenging the “Load and Go” Dogma: Why On-Scene Resuscitation Often Saves Lives
Introduction When cardiac arrest happens, the natural instinct for many providers is to “load and go” — to rush the patient to the hospital, believing that definitive care lies beyond…
By-the-Book Deaths: When Following Medical Control Still Puts Your License at Risk
Disclaimer:This article is not a call for paramedics to ignore or override written protocols. Protocols are critical tools that guide safe, evidence-based care. Providers must always follow the clinical guidelines…
SpO2, Is it a True Reflection? “what you need to know”
Throughout my career, I've adhered to a fundamental principle: treat the patient, not the monitor or device. This approach emphasizes the importance of holistic patient assessment, where clinical judgment takes…
Ensuring Safe Intra-Facility Patient Transfers: Mitigating Risks for Patients with EVDs
In the realm of healthcare, intra-facility patient transfers, especially via medevac flights, demand meticulous planning and adherence to safety protocols. When dealing with patients requiring External Ventricular Drainage (EVD), such…
Mastering the Swan-Ganz Catheter: Precision in Hemodynamic Monitoring
Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, healthcare professionals continue to rely on cutting-edge tools and devices to provide the best possible care to their patients. One such instrument…