Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP, FAHA

Journal Watch: Blood Products vs. Crystalloid for Resuscitation

04/29/2021

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

A new analysis finds a clear mortality benefit.

A new analysis finds a clear...

04/29/2021

EMSWorld

Journal Watch: Uber and EMS Responses

10/01/2019

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Does the ride-share service’s entry into markets reduce ambulance use?

Does the ride-share service’s...

10/01/2019

EMSWorld

PCRF

Journal Watch: End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide and the Need for Transfusion

12/01/2020

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Does a low reading in the field have predictive value in trauma?

Does a low reading in the field...

12/01/2020

EMSWorld

Original Contribution

Reporte del Viaje: Efecto de la RCP en los Testigos

02/15/2019

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Un reciente Reporte del Viaje se discutió la RCP de los espectadores. Éste mes revisamos otro artículo sobre el mismo tema.

Un reciente Reporte del Viaje se...

02/15/2019

EMS World Américas

The authors documented and described the impact of a new policy requiring paramedics to use a bougie for all initial intubation attempts.

Education/Training

Journal Watch: Bougies for First-Pass Intubation Success

08/28/2021

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

They help in the hospital—what about the field?

They help in the hospital—what...

08/28/2021

EMSWorld

Evaluation of Workplace Violence in the Prehospital Environment

Introduction—The threat of physical or verbal assault while in the field is high for EMS and first responders. This study focused on EMS’ and first responders’ opinions on workplace viole...

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Courtney Harrison , MS;

David Ezzell , MPA, EMT-P;

James Winslow , MD, MPH, FACEP;

Jennifer K. Wilson , BS , EMT-B, BA;

Joseph Zalkin , EMT-P;

Sean Patrick Kaye , BS , EMT-P, BA;

Robert D. Nelson , MD, FACEP;

05/22/2019

PCRF

Journal Watch: Community Paramedics and Readmission Reduction

02/01/2020

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Can an EMS CP program actually reduce ED visits and 30-day readmits?

Can an EMS CP program actually...

02/01/2020

EMSWorld

Journal Watch: A Scale for Dyspnea

07/29/2020

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

A severity rating tool falls short in a validation study.

A severity rating tool falls...

07/29/2020

EMSWorld

Education/Training

Journal Watch: OHCA Rhythm Interpretation and Survival

05/29/2022

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

This month's reviewed study estimated the sensitivity and specificity of classifications of shockable initial rhythms by paramedics using defibrillators equipped with ECG rhythm-filtering technology. The authors hypothesized inaccurate...

This month's reviewed study...

05/29/2022

EMSWorld

PCRF

The Trip Report: EMS Views on Community Paramedicine

10/02/2017

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

A new survey reveals providers’ attitudes toward and willingness to perform CP work.

A new survey reveals providers’...

10/02/2017

EMSWorld