Ginny K. Renkiewicz, MHS, EMT-P

Effect of County Poverty Ratio on ROSC in OHCA: A Statewide Analysis

Introduction—It is well established that factors such as age, race, gender, urbanicity, and socioeconomic status affect survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, extant ...

David A. Stallings ;

Paul Benny ;

Sara E. Houston ;

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

Lee Van Vleet , MHS, NRP;

Megan Foust ;

Michael W. Hubble , PhD, MBA, NRP;

05/15/2019

Effect of Time of Day and EMS Performance Criteria on the Odds of Return of Spontaneous Circulation for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Introduction—Time of day might affect the expediency with which out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients receive critical interventions. EMS professionals working extended shifts mi...

A. Pyatt ;

David Newton , MPH, NRP;

Gregory B. Carr ;

Jenna E. Tuttle ;

N. Beiter ;

Wills Dean ;

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

05/15/2019

Impedance Threshold Devices and Mechanical CPR in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Does Any Combination Increase ROSC?

Introduction—Impedance threshold devices (ITDs) have been used in the treatment of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) by increasing circulation through negative pressurization during C...

Emma L. Hand ;

Jared S. Moore ;

Stephen E. Taylor ;

Emily A. Burchette ;

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

05/15/2019

Epinephrine vs. Defibrillation: Does Operational Order Matter in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest?

Introduction—The administration of both vasopressors and defibrillation has been shown to increase the rate of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (...

Franklin L. Westbrook ;

Joseph E. Kunkleman ;

Michael W. Hubble , PhD, MBA, NRP;

Matthew V. Opinski ;

Steven J. Tanaka ;

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

05/15/2019

Impact of Pediatric Age Groups on Prehospital Intubation Success

Introduction: Current studies indicate that first-pass success rates for endotracheal intubation (ETI) range from 66% to 91%. Additional studies suggest that basic airway management with ...

J. Hoover ;

Jenna E. Tuttle ;

A. Watkins ;

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

Kevin T. Collopy , BA, FP-C, CCEMT-P, NRP, NREMT-P, CMTE;

10/22/2020

Feature Story

The Culture of Criminalization Part 1

03/07/2023

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

How one unlucky nurse shouldered the blame for multiple system failures—and what it could mean for EMS.

How one unlucky nurse shouldered...

03/07/2023

EMSWorld

An Epidemiology of Pediatric Suicide Attempts

Introduction: Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 10–24, and it is estimated that 2 million adolescents attempt suicide each year. While there...

Michael W. Hubble , PhD, MBA, NRP;

David A. Stallings ;

Helen E. Tripp ;

Emily A. Burchette ;

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

10/21/2020

How one unlucky nurse shouldered the blame for multiple system failures—and what it could mean for EMS.

Feature Story

The Culture of Criminalization Part 2

03/17/2023

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

How one unlucky nurse shouldered the blame for multiple system failures—and what it could mean for EMS.

How one unlucky nurse shouldered...

03/17/2023

EMSWorld

Impact of Delayed Epinephrine Administration on Return of Spontaneous Circulation During Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Introduction: Epinephrine is the only vasopressor associated with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). While current guidelines recommend rapid and frequent vasopressor administratio...

Michael W. Hubble , PhD, MBA, NRP;

David A. Stallings ;

Helen E. Tripp ;

Emily A. Burchette ;

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

10/21/2020

Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation by EMS (CARE)

Introduction: Epidemiology of pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (pOHCA) and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) rates varies greatly. A paucity of literature exists concerning...

Ginny K. Renkiewicz , MHS, EMT-P;

Bradley Dean , MA, NRP;

Cody Cornelius ;

Steven Howell ;

Sara E. Houston ;

Stephen E. Taylor ;

10/21/2020