EMSy Dispatch: Prehospital Emergency Medicine from the Field

Different Systems, Common Challenges

Two opposite systems, one question. Nick Nudell on fragmentation, governance, and the future of prehospital care across America and Europe.Full article here: https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/different-systems-common-challenges [https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/different-systems-common-challenges]

Tranexamic Acid in Trauma: 90 Minutes to Make a Difference?

New PATCH-Trauma study: is tranexamic acid in major trauma only effective within 90 minutes? Critical analysis of the evidence and practical implications for prehospital care. 2g vs 1+1 dosing.Full article here: https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/tranexamic-acid-trauma [https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/tranexamic-acid-trauma]

DSED: 8 Questions to the Principal Investigator of DOSE VF

Exclusive interview with Dr. Sheldon Cheskes, PI of the DOSE VF trial: 8 questions on double sequential external defibrillation for refractory VF in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.Full Article:https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/dsed-8-questions-investigator-of-dose-vf [https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/dsed-8-questions-investigator-of-dose-vf]

Refractory VF in cardiac arrest, what to do? Considerations around the DOSE VF study

Alternative defibrillation in refractory VF: recent evidence shows how double sequential defibrillation can change the management with DSED LINK: https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/refractory-vf-in-cardiac-arrest-what-to-do-considerations-around-the-dose-vf-study [https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/refractory-vf-in-cardiac-arrest-what-to-do-considerations-around-the-dose-vf-study] https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/refractory-vf-in-cardiac-arrest-what-to-do-considerations-around-the-dose-vf-study

The 12-Minute Window: Where Trauma Patients Really Die

A study of 497 trauma deaths in London shows that 77% die before reaching hospital, median 12 minutes. The margin for improvement is entirely in the field.LINK: https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/12-minute-window-trauma-patients [https://www.emsy.io/en/blog/12-minute-window-trauma-patients]