
Tranexamic Acid | EMTLIFE
Mar 4, 2018 · TXA seems like one of those "next big breakthroughs" that everyone gets excited about for a few years and then it fizzles out when we realize that it doesn't really work that well.
100% Directionless Thread | Page 3755 | EMTLIFE
Dec 11, 2008 · Hmm, not sure a recorded 25 minute powerpoint with voiceover is sufficient training to roll out TXA and Ancef, but what do I know. Our medical director's physician group …
Why isn't blood plasma used in pre-hospital in the US anymore?
Jul 29, 2016 · This question has been in my mind for awhile, and I couldn't find answer in my textbook or online. Why did we stop giving blood plasma to trauma patients in the pre-hospital …
100% Directionless Thread | Page 2306 | EMTLIFE
Dec 11, 2008 · Got to hang an Epi and Nor-Epi drip on a OD full arrest who we got ROSC on.
The biggest advancements in EMS in the past decade... - EMTLIFE
Aug 19, 2018 · Hopefully things like TXA and prehospital plasma/blood products will continue to show promise. EDIT: I forgot to mention the changes in ACLS/out of hospital cardiac arrest …
Severe hemorrhage - EMTLIFE
Apr 4, 2018 · TXA is a good choice. PRBCs are probably the only intervention, other than hemorrhage control, that will make a difference. If you are trying to pitch a product the Sam …
BLS: What would you do in this GSW scenario? - EMTLIFE
Oct 29, 2020 · Trauma is a BLS call. This trauma, with a patent airway, a broken bone and an ABD injury is a BLS call. Sure, call for ALS, but dont wait for them. Make sure your bring in a …
ALS Discussion | Page 3 | EMTLIFE
Oct 18, 2020 · For all that stuff specifically related to ALS including EMT-I and EMT-P related discussion.
Does Kern County Still Have Good Protocols? | EMTLIFE
Jan 20, 2019 · But maybe good wasn't the best word, since yes, they are a little behind (like still using dopamine over push-dose epi, the lack of TXA, and Ketamine), but I really like the idea …
Guideline Updates - EMTLIFE
May 17, 2020 · TXA is a great topical agent. I think that people forget that there is a pretty big risk associated with patients over 65 or have other risk factors (smoking, oral birth control, et …