Maryland Medical Protocols Update, Part 2: Adult Updates w/ Timothy Chizmar, MD, FACEP

Summary

This episode features Dr. Tim Chizmar discussing recent updates to Maryland EMS protocols, including new treatments for seizures, stroke, hypertensive emergencies, and trauma. Learn about protocol changes, innovative treatments like ketamine for refractory seizures, and the expanding role of EMS in leading medical advancements.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Protocol Updates

02:19 Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Reporting Changes

05:31 Pediatric Critical Care Protocol Enhancements

08:22 Patient Refusal of Care Protocol Improvements

10:31 Expanding Buprenorphine Access in EMS

14:33 Seizure Management Protocol Changes

27:55 Introduction of Labatolol for Stroke and Aortic Syndromes

33:13 Identifying Aortic Dissection and Acute Coronary Syndrome

35:51 Beta Blockers in Emergency Medicine

38:51 Crush Syndrome and Hyperkalemia Treatment Changes

44:13 Trauma Management and Hemorrhage Control

47:52 Expanding Protocols for Emergency Care

54:20 Tourniquet Conversion Protocols