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If there is any noticeable issue with LOC (AVPU, AOx4, GCS), neural/pupil exam, or ABCs associated with the head injury, then the protocols call for backboarding. I'm well aware that the evidence for the widespread use of backboard immobilization is actually practically non-existent except for a...

In my area, the use of OPAs and NPAs are definitely within the scope of practice of an EMR working in the context of an organization (fire department, ambulance service, event first response providers, etc). I teach an EMR-level course and we instruct our students on the basics of airway...

I actually had a scenario like this occur at a baseball tournament when I was working as a firefighter first responder. Pt was ~30 year old male, was hit by a baseball on his forehead at high velocity, then fell unconscious for ~1 minute and upon waking was confused for 2-3 minutes with somewhat...

The negative effects of short-term oxygen administration in the vast majority of patient populations is virtually non-existent. If there is any noticeable problem with level of consciousness, airway, breathing, or circulatory function, or there is a trauma that can potentially affect ABCs, then...