Re: Internal defibrillator/pacemaker Education

[Guest guest]

Most of the treatment/assessment at the BLS level shouldn't change from

your primary ABCs. The following link may be helpful:

_http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/780825-overview_

(http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/780825-overview)

-Wes Ogilvie

In a message dated 1/6/2010 11:02:34 P.M. Central Standard Time,

david.allman@... writes:

Hey all,

I was wondering if there was anyone out there that had a powerpoint

presentation they would like to share with focus on patients with internal

defibrillators and pacemakers. Lately in our area, we are finding an increased

population of patients that have pacemakers and/or internal defibrillators

and I'm trying to find something to educate our first responders about these

types of patients on a BLS level. Anything you want to share about what you

know would be appreciated.I

Thanks

Lt. Allman, EMT-B

Director of First Responder Operations

Hawley Volunteer Fire Department

[Guest guest]

Wes:

This is an excellent article. I think it should be spread about the EMS

community as I will add it to my program. If you find anymore gems like this

one,let me know,

Respectfully,

rabbiems.SSG.Rick

R. " Doc " Borenstein(retired)

68W30,Combat Medical Specialist

Re: Internal defibrillator/pacemaker Education

Most of the treatment/assessment at the BLS level shouldn't change from

your primary ABCs. The following link may be helpful:

_http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/780825-overview_

(http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/780825-overview)

-Wes Ogilvie

In a message dated 1/6/2010 11:02:34 P.M. Central Standard Time,

david.allman@... writes:

Hey all,

I was wondering if there was anyone out there that had a powerpoint

presentation they would like to share with focus on patients with internal

defibrillators and pacemakers. Lately in our area, we are finding an increased

population of patients that have pacemakers and/or internal defibrillators

and I'm trying to find something to educate our first responders about these

types of patients on a BLS level. Anything you want to share about what you

know would be appreciated.I

Thanks

Lt. Allman, EMT-B

Director of First Responder Operations

Hawley Volunteer Fire Department

[Guest guest]

Thanks Wes!