Articles from Air Medical Journal
- Electrolyte Disorders: Causes, Diagnosis, and Initial Care—Part 2 April 18, 2024In part 2 of this 3-part series, we discuss sodium and potassium imbalances, their causes, common signs and symptoms of these disorders, and how to treat these patients before arrival at the hospital.Nicholas James Larson, Frederick B. Rogers, Jennifer L. Feeken, Benoit Blondeau, David J. Dries
- Prehospital Cardiac Ultrasound to Confirm Mechanical Capture in Emergency Transcutaneous Pacing: A Case Report April 17, 2024Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a safe diagnostic tool that clinicians use to rapidly evaluate critically ill patients.1 POCUS has expanded into the prehospital setting and has been demonstrated to be accurate, feasible, and helpful in guiding clinical decision making.2-4 Additionally, the American College of Emergency Physicians recommends the use of echocardiography to evaluate for ventricular […]Mason A. Hill, Jarett D. Jones, Simanjit K. Mand, Craig Tschautscher, Andrew D. Cathers, Hani I. Kuttab