Episode 9: The Crashing Patient

Mark Pinchalk, Patient Care Coordinator for the City of Pittsburgh EMS, overviews the “Crashing Patient” education program and operational changes that have improved outcomes for critical patients. Since implementing a targeted education program, City of Pittsburgh EMS has rapidly identified and provided immediate, targeted interventions to prevent cardiovascular collapse in patients experiencing medical shock states.

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