Prehospital Blood, Trauma Arrest, Hypertension in Pregnancy, and Diltiazem in Afib with RVR

Prehospital Blood, Trauma Arrest, Hypertension in Pregnancy, and Diltiazem in Afib with RVR

Author: Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician September 13, 2025 Duration: 49:38
Dr. Jeff Jarvis, EMS medical director and host of the EMS Lighthouse Project, delves into the latest emerging EMS literature and guidelines from the National Association of EMS Physicians. We explore best practices for blood use in trauma, up-to-date trauma arrest recommendations, postpartum hemorrhage, and severe hypertension in pregnancy. Additionally, we discuss recent studies on field intubation times, pre-hospital treatment of AFib with RVR, and pre-treating with calcium before diltiazem for patients in AFib. This episode is packed with crucial, evidence-based information for best practices in the prehospital setting. Don't miss out! Website show notes link Episode on YouTube   Want to stay ahead of the top 1% in EMS and build real confidence in the field?👉 Book a call to get personalized guidance, improve decision-making under pressure, and grow your skills as a paramedic: https://calendly.com/d/cq38-87r-fkk/paramedic-confidence-builder📰 Join our weekly newsletter for exclusive EMS insights, leadership strategies, real-life scenarios, and tools designed to help you stay sharp, confident, and ahead of the curve: https://loudandclear.kit.com/d45b012fae   Resources EMS Light House episode on pretreatment with calcium before diltiazem in Afib The Resus Tailor  Guest/Cast/Crew information-Guest- Dr. Jeff JarvisHost- Ross Orpet, Will Berry Catch up with us after the show Instagram- @emsloudandclear YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@EMSLoudandClear Website- www.emspodcast.com Gear We Like Good Stethoscope - https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2 Good Shears - https://amzn.to/40FROuF or https://amzn.to/3ChZ4Tn  Notepad for taking notes on calls - https://amzn.to/3Z1X21J Sunglasses - https://frontline-optics.com/discount/EMSCAST15 Books we recommend -  The Dichotomy of Leadership - https://amzn.to/4fiCAjN Extreme Ownership - https://amzn.to/3O1FWfa  Managing the Unexpected: Sustained Performance in a Complex World -        https://amzn.to/3V7BwYf Thinking Fast and Slow - https://amzn.to/4fiJG85 A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back -  https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2

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