Here's a case from a faithful reader who wishes to remain anonymous. As usual, some information has been changed to protect patient confidentiality. You are called to transfer a 63 year old female from a community hospital to a large medical center. Upon arrival at the local hospital, you are confronted with chaotic scene. You […]
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Here's an interesting case submitted by a faithful reader who wishes to remain anonymous. As usual, some details may have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. You are called to the residence of a 90 year old male. Prior to your arrival, he was met by a BLS crew, walking around his apartment […]
Here’s a case submitted by Bob Sullivan, NREMT-P from New Castle County EMS in Wilmington, DE. The case occurred six years ago so certain details are missing. However, there is more than enough here to discuss the most relevant points about the case. The patient was a 12 year old male whose only complaint was […]
Here’s another great case submitted by Robert Bees. EMS is called in the very early morning to a 68 year old male complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. On arrival, the patient is anxious and appears acutely ill. He is oriented to person, place, and time. Skin is cool, pale, and diaphoretic. The […]