cardiac arrest

  1. weezeehamilton

    ECG Monitor Practice

    As usual, I come to you guys in my time of need. Anybody know if there is an online ECG simulator or an app (hopefully free)? I want to be able to reassociate myself with an ECG monitor (preferrably lifepack) and practice pacing and cardioverting from the comforts of my home as my access to...
  2. W

    Number of analyses in 'unusual' cardiac arrest circumstances

    For EMS standards in my area, it's typically a max dose of 4 shocks with a manual defibrillator. 3 on the floor, 1 out the door as they say. However, certain circumstances are outlined when that may change. 1) Situations when you initiate rapid transport following 1 analysis: - Arrest secondary...
  3. C

    CPR: Alternative Techniques for Chest Compressions?

    We all know how to do proper CPR (hopefully), I am posting this thread to ask for feedback on a special circumstance: A provider or bystander needs to modify his or her compressions due to a wrist or hand injury. I recently suffered a Boxers Fracture to my right hand (compression fracture of...
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