Case Studies RSS
Pre-hospital assessment and management of high-voltage electrical burns in a 58-year-old male
GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING
Electrical burns are relatively rare among all age groups but constitute some of the most devastating burns, as well as danger to first responders; thus, they demand special considerations.
In this article, the case of a 58-year-old male linesman who received arm-to-arm electrification while working on an adjacent line will be discussed. Firstly, the anatomical pathophysiology of the organs and tissues affected by a High Voltage Electrical Burns (HVEBs) will be explored, followed by a discussion on the pre-hospital assessment and management of HVEBs.
Becoming a paramedic after student-life - what it's like! (hint: it's scary)
“...there wasn’t a really big expectation from either the patient or my preceptor. But once I was wearing the uniform of the Ambulance Service, well, everything changed.”
Understanding at Home Pulse Oximetry for Covid-19
At home pulse oximetry for Covid-19... Is it actually effective? This blog will answer the following questions!👇 What is pulse oximetry?... What factors affect SpO2 readings?... How does Covid-19 affect these readings?... Is it actually a good idea to buy a pulse oximeter?... At home pulse oximetry has been called a gamechanger for managing this Corona Virus Pandemic by an ER doctor(1). Given that a pulse oximeter is accurate, and the operator can competently use it, at home pulse oximetry could be useful in recognition of potential symptoms. Here we'll briefly discuss the mechanism of pulse oximetry, whether or...