jarjarjeffy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I was wondering if someone could some up .... or in detail if they'd wish.... some of the best things an EMT can do with treat congestive heart failure. Does the text book match up to the field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZCEP Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 First, welcome to the City. Second, do a search for CHF, you will find that many others have had this same question. Some recommendations: http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2496 http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2639 Also: http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5195 http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3565 http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2021 http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4917 If those don't answer your questions, come on back. We will be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FL_Medic Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I was wondering if someone could some up .... or in detail if they'd wish.... some of the best things an EMT can do with treat congestive heart failure. Does the text book match up to the field? Yes, first of all you can allways do a good assessment for your medic. Second you can prepare the CPAP which any medic would appreciate... get familiar with the mask and tubing. You don't wanna have stuff backwards when someone is trying to breath threw fluid in their lungs. Keep the patient in a high-fowler's and monitor VS constantly. other than that just be supportive and help your medic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 If they're struggling, sink a NPA and BVM them. That's a good holdover until CPAP. Welcome to da City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL_Medic Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 If they're struggling, sink a NPA and BVM them. That's a good holdover until CPAP. Welcome to da City. Yea I forgot that, CPAP only for the pt. that can maintain an open airway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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