⏺️ETCO2 Spike Return of circulation causes an initial spike in ETCO2. Don’t chase the number by increasing ventilation. ⏺️Adrenaline Provider adrenaline surge throughout the arrest can result in excessive bagging Utilize external tools to ensure appropriate breath rate Use a timer ⏱️ ⏺️Low SpO2 Bagging faster without increasing oxygenation Don't chase SpO2 with rate

Learn the proper technique for acquiring a squeaky-clean 12-lead ECG that you can confidently transmit to the hospital. This video walks through correct electrode placement — from limb leads to precordial leads — so you get a diagnostic-quality tracing every time. In this video, you'll learn: • Why limb leads belong on the wrists and ankles (not the torso) • How to find the angle of Louis and locate the correct intercostal spaces • Proper placement of V1–V6 along the chest • Why V1 and V2 are notoriously placed too high — and how to avoid it • The horizontal axis method for V4, V5, and V6 • Skin prep tips: shaving, alcohol preps, and reducing artifact • A simple trick using a blanket to help reduce motion artifact This is a placement and acquisition tutorial — not a 12-lead interpretation guide. Perfect for paramedics, EMTs, ER techs, nursing students, and anyone who needs to perform 12-lead ECGs in the field or clinical setting. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:20 – Limb Lead Placement 1:12 – Exception: Restless Patients 2:25 – Precordial Leads Overview 4:18 – Finding the Angle of Louis 5:18 – V1 & V2 Placement 6:08 – V4, V5 & V6 Placement 8:10 – Skin Prep & Artifact Reduction 9:00 – Blanket Trick for Motion Artifact 🔔 Subscribe for more EMS and clinical content! #ECG #12Lead #Paramedic #EMS #Cardiology #ECGPlacement #MedicalEducation

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What if the way you pack your gear could actually make you better at resuscitation? In this episode of the FOAMfrat Podcast, Tyler sits down with Adam LaChapelle from The Resus Tailor to talk about resuscitation architecture: designing bags, equipment, and workflows around how clinicians perform under pressure. They break down the small details that can have a big impact on scene: where equipment lives, how kits should be organized, why standardization matters, how to reduce unnecessary cognitive load, and how to build airway and medication setups that follow the natural sequence of a procedure. The conversation gets into BVM and suction placement, RSI kits, medication organization, pediatric equipment, cric kits, cardiac arrest loadouts, and even the debate over where the zippers should be when you close your bag. The goal isn't to buy a fancy new bag. It's to ask a better question: **Does the way we organize our equipment make it easier or harder to take care of a critically ill patient?** Adam also gives us a look at the DECENT airway simulator and discusses how better training equipment can help clinicians develop more realistic airway skills. Whether you're designing an entire EMS system or just reorganizing the jump bag on your truck, this episode will probably make you look at your equipment a little differently. 🎙️ FOAMfrat Podcast | Episode 194 **Resus Architecture**

Chest injuries can turn life-threatening fast if they aren't caught early. This class covers assessment and initial management of common chest trauma, including how to spot patients sliding toward respiratory compromise or shock. We also work through triage principles and transport destination decisions — knowing where to take them, not just what's wrong. ▶️ Already a member? Log in and find it in the Trauma section. Not a member? Watch this 1-hour CE along with 200+ hours of on-demand content, CAPCE and ANCC accredited, to complete for NREMT & State Recert! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cBDs1r

Mask Adjustment: Reposition the mask to improve the seal over the mouth and nose. Reposition Airway: Reposition the head into a neutral or slightly extended “sniffing” position. Suction: Suction secretions that may be obstructing airflow. Open Mouth: Gently open the mouth while maintaining proper head position. Pressure Increase: Gradually increase inspiratory pressure while watching for visible chest movement. Alternative Airway: If effective ventilation still cannot be achieved, move to an alternative airway.

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The Essential Airway - From Assessment to Intervention Airway emergencies do not always begin with apnea or a crashing oxygen saturation. More often, the earliest warning signs are subtle: shallow respirations, poor chest rise, snoring, gurgling, declining mental status, or a patient who is becoming quiet and exhausted. In this class, we’ll build a practical approach to recognizing airway and ventilation problems before they become catastrophic. We’ll separate oxygenation from ventilation, review positioning and suction, choose appropriate airway adjuncts, and develop a step-by-step strategy for effective BVM ventilation. Through realistic patient scenarios, learners will practice identifying failure early, troubleshooting poor ventilation, and reassessing after every intervention! Check it out in the Airway/Respiratory/Ventialtion section FOAMfrat Studio. Not a FOAMfrat Studio member? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cBDs1r