Robert E. Sippel, MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP, NREMT-P

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01/18/2012

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

Apgar scoring has been used to assess the condition of newborns since being developed in 1949. What’s it supposed to tell you?

Apgar scoring has been used to...

01/18/2012

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EMS Recap: Intracranial Pressure and the Cushing Reflex

11/22/2011

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

Rising ICP can have serious consequences. Here’s what to know.

Rising ICP can have serious...

11/22/2011

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EMS Recap: Tourniquets

09/15/2011

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

A tourniquet could be the difference between whether a patient with extremity hemorrhaging lives or dies

A tourniquet could be the...

09/15/2011

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EMS Recap: Trendelenburg

08/11/2011

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

The basis for using the Trendelenburg position and passive leg-raising is that blood can be diverted from the lower extremities to the torso to improve central circulation.

The basis for using the...

08/11/2011

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EMS Recap: The Glasgow Coma Scale

06/23/2011

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

The Glasgow Coma Scale was originally developed to assess and document the severity of brain dysfunction

The Glasgow Coma Scale was...

06/23/2011

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Improved evacuation capabilities have steadily improved survival rates.

Education/Training

How the Army Developed Its Critical Care Flight Medic Training

06/30/2021

Marla Garza , MEd, CCEMT-P;

Anthony Marchi , MS, NRP, FP-C;

Sabas Salgado , MSNEd, MBA-HCM, RN;

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

Data suggests the move could have a major mortality benefit.

Data suggests the move could...

06/30/2021

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EMS Recap: Compartment Syndrome of the Extremities

11/06/2014

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

Compartment syndrome is a limb-threatening medical emergency that often results in significant disability when treatment is delayed

Compartment syndrome is a...

11/06/2014

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Heart Failure

10/10/2014

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

As the patient population ages, heart failure is going to become a common prehospital call for treatment and transport

As the patient population ages,...

10/10/2014

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EMS Recap: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

06/14/2013

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

ARDS is difficult to treat because with more than 50 recognized trauma conditions and critical illnesses associated as complicating factors there is no typical patient.

ARDS is difficult to treat...

06/14/2013

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EMS Recap: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

05/30/2013

Robert E. Sippel , MAEd, MAS, NRP, FP-C, MS, LP;

Since DIC never occurs alone, it’s important to manage patients properly

Since DIC never occurs alone,...

05/30/2013

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