Congenital Heart Defects Demystified

Explore congenital heart defects from an EMS perspective, including cyanotic and acyanotic conditions such as VSD, ASD, and tetralogy of Fallot. Learn how altered blood flow affects pediatric patients, recognize warning signs such as poor feeding, respiratory distress, and cyanosis, and understand why early assessment and timely transport matter.

The Impella Device DeMystified

Learn how the Impella cardiac assist device provides temporary ventricular support in cardiogenic shock and high-risk PCI. Explore how Impella devices improve cardiac output, reduce myocardial workload, and support left or right ventricular function.

Counterpulsation (IABP) Demystified

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) aka Counter Pulsation Therapy is an intervention that the Critical Care Provider may be called upon to transport from one facility to another. Transporting the counter pulsation patient can be a daunting idea if the provider does not understand the who’s, why’s and what’s of utilizing and monitoring this device. Intra Aortic [...]