• If a PCP crew has a RN onboard from a previous transfer and is assigned a VSA call what is the base hospitals position on said nurse providing ACLS care such as Epinephrine administration if their transfer bag has the medications. What about if a RT is in a similar position when it comes to airway management?

    Published On: November 21, 2025
  • Is there a reason why epinephrine dosing intervals in cardiac arrest patients is set to q4min instead of q3-5 minutes as per AHA guidelines? By having them set at q4min, it puts the provider in stressful situation trying to sequence the doses at a speicific time rather than a range as suggested by AHA.

    Published On: November 21, 2025
  • In pediatric defibrillation, should I round-up, or down with available joule settings? For example, for a 10-month-old who weighs approximately 9.5kg, the initial suggested energy setting would be 19 Joules, followed by 38 Joules. Lifepack allows 15,20,30,50 Joules.

    Published On: May 19, 2023
  • How do I properly patch for rolling medical TOR or cease resuscitation order, especially in instances involving a public place?

    Published On: March 28, 2019