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FireRehab
Communications Sept. 2008 Volume 11 |
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Non-invasive Screening for CO and MET |
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By Mike McEvoy, FireRehab columnist | |
The detection of carbon monoxide poisoning is becoming increasingly important to prehospital providers. Two technologies currently exist for field measurement of CO in people: CO-Oximetry and exhaled CO breath monitors. While many protocols exist for use of CO levels, there are none for prehospital evaluation of methemoglobin (METHb) levels.
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We need to impress on our personnel that terminology is more important today in the emergency service industry than ever before. Remember that little thing called NIMS? If we are going to function as an industry, we should all speak the same language. Establishing proper terminology is essential for all areas in our business; rehab is no different.
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Sporting Chance |
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More and more fire departments are using written policies to govern rehab policies at emergency scenes and live training exercises. When drawing up policies, it can be helpful to look at how athletes take care of themselves as there are many parallels that can be drawn between firefighting and athletic competition. Full Column |
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Fireground Medical Operations |
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Fireground Medical Screening Exam — Part 10 |
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The following article is part 10 of a multi-part series exploring on-scene firefighter screening and what factors ensure the success of rehabilitation. | |
For this final part of the Fireground Medical Screening Exam series, we shall use an example case to demonstrate not only the approach to a firefighter who may be acutely ill but also several potential outcomes of the evaluation process.
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