Basic Cardiac Life Support
Basic Cardiac Life Support The Department of Emergency Medicine, NIMS was invited to teach Basic Cardiac Life Support to Staff nurses and nursing students of Government Nursing college, Secunderabad on 19.02.2024. The financial support to procure certificates for nurses was aided by Association of Emergency Medicine Educators. AEME has a sole mission of training Healthcare professionals BCLS and CCLS ( The Basic and Comprehensive cardiac life supports advocated by Indian Resuscitation Council Federation). The training of Compression Only Life Support ( COLS) was given to college technical staff .
MRCEM IINTERMEDIIATE WORKSHOP
Salient features for MRCEM intermediate • Comprehensive Course Based On The New Rcem Curriculum Delivered By A Reputed And Experienced Team Of EM Experts.• In Depth Review Of The Entire Curriculum Mapped To Each Of The SLO’s (Specialty Learning Outcomes).• Strategies To Handle Challenging Questions With Focus On High Yield Topics• Dedicated Practice Papers Under Strict Exam Conditions Followed By A Detailed Discussion And Explanation Of Answers• Unique Opportunity To Practice From A Extensive Question Bank Of Single Best Answers (SBA) Over The 3 Full Days.• Dedicated Post Course Support And Online Sessions To Reinforce
CPD on “EVIDENCE BASED EMERGENCY MEDICINE PRACTICE”
A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session on Evidence Based Management of emergencies was conducted on 17 September 2023 by the Department of Emergency Medicine. The programme was organised under the leadership and guidance of Organising Chairperson Dr Ashima Sharma, Professor and HOD, Department of Emergency Medicine. Many eminent faculties and students of Emergency Medicine attended the wonderful sessions based on the evidence-based updates in the management of various surgical and medical emergencies. The first session of the day started with Dr. Arun, Senior Consultant and HOD, Emergency Medicine, Continental Hospital, Hyderabad, who talked extensively about ischemic chest pain in the emergency department, with highlights on the latest AHA guidelines for the same. View Video The second talk was by Dr. Vishwesh, senior consultant and HOD in the Department of Emergency Medicine, who talked about the basics of mechanical ventilation in emergencies. View Video The next session was by Dr. Ratna, HOD, Emergency Medicine at AIG Hospital, who talked about “Stroke beyond Window Period.” View Video Session on Right Heart Failure by Dr. Aravind, Senior Resident in the Department of Emergency Medicine, NIMS, in which the use of POCUS to detect acute RV dysfunction and treatment of right heart failure and the use of various treatment options like inhaled nitroglycerin were talked about. Discussions on the dangers of intubation in right heart failure and the initiation of newer studies were discussed. View Video Dr. Mubashir Ahmed, Senior Resident in the Department of Emergency Medicine, NIMS, talked about the urgent care needed in the ED in the management of DKA—which fluid is needed, how much fluid is needed, the electrolyte management, and the complications associated with DKA that are expected during DKA management in the ED. View Video Next was an interesting topic on complicated snakebite presented to the ED by Dr. Najeebuddin, Senior Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, NIMS. Talks and discussions about the varied presentations of snake bites, initial prehospital management of snakebite, early treatment options, and early detection of complications associated with snakebite were discussed. View Video The next session was by Dr. Sravan, Senior Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine. Being a General Medicine Postgraduate, he was able to shed light on the different presentations of Chronic Liver Disease to the emergency department. This was followed by virtual case presentations by post graduate students of Emergency Medicine throughout the country. View Video
POCUS PRACTICE
Welcome to to Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop NIMSEMD 2023 ! This workshop is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of Point-of-Care Ultrasound, a valuable medical imaging technique that has gained significant popularity in recent years. POCUS allows medical professionals to gather real-time visual information at the bedside, aiding in quick and informed clinical decisions. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a solid understanding of the principles of Point-of-Care Ultrasound and its practical applications in the medical field. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, paramedic, or allied healthcare professional, the knowledge and skills gained from this workshop will enable you to confidently incorporate POCUS into your clinical practice, ultimately enhancing patientcare and outcomes. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of Point-of-Care Ultrasound!
Protecting yourself from diseases
Protecting yourself from diseases There are so many infectious diseases which we will encounter while assessing and treating a patient. An EMT or any medical responder will come in close contact with patients who are suffering from various diseases , so it is important to know how diseases spread and how to protect ourselves from various diseases.Diseases are caused by pathogens, which are typically visible under microscope, Pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and helminthes are the most common type of pathogens which we will encounter often. Download PPT
Ems organization
Ems organization EMS is organized in variable methods by it’s capacity. The Aim of the emergency medical services to provide treatment to those people who need urgent medical care and to move the patient to the next point of definitive care. There are certain components proposed for EMS. Ambulance Call Centre Empaneled health facilities / Hospitals Informing system / knowledge management Training Health Education Legal frame work Governance Download PPT
Roles & Responsibilities of EMT
Roles And Responsibilities of EMT EMT’s or Emergency Medical Technicians, play a crucial role in providing pre-hospital emergency care. EMT’s are responsible for assessing,treating, and transporting patients in Emergency situations. EMT’S work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Although specific responsibilities may vary from One area to another. There are few general responsibilities, which an EMT has to follow includes🔹️Personal Safety and the Safety of Others🔹️Patient Assessment and Emergency Care🔹️Safe Lifting and Moving 🔹️Transport and Transfer of Care🔹️Record Keeping and Data Collection 🔹️Patient Advocacy Download PPT
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH System of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of emergency medical system. Ensures that public receives the highest quality of prehospital care. The majority of EMT’s responsibilities are concerned with treating patients who have an acute medical illness and traumatic injury. However, as an EMT ,you are also part of the public health team. Public health deals with protecting the health of an entire population. The mission of public health is to promote physical and mental health and prevent disease, injury, disability. Download PPT
Emergency Medical services
Types of EMS Services EMS stands for Emergency Medical services. EMS service Provide pre-hospital medical care to patients in emergency situation. There are different types of EMS services Based on the level of care they provide Basic Life support (BLS) EMS Service Advanced Life support (ALS) EMS service Critical care Transport EMS services Air Medical services Specialised EMS services Tactical EMS service Download PPT
How to take care of yourself while providing emergency care
How to take care of yourself while providing emergency care This topic focuses on how to take care of yourself while providing emergency care. It covers dealing with stress, using protective equipment, recognizing diseases, and preventing injuries. It also talks about handling emotions when helping patients and their families, especially in tough situations like death. The goal is to help emergency responders stay physically and emotionally healthy while doing their important job. Download PPT