Richmond Vol. Rescue

Volunteers providing high quality out-of-hospital medicine to #RVA since 1960 w/ the most progressive clinical program in our area. #FOAMed & #POCUS believers.

[Emma Underwood @EmmaLymphoedema]

Amazing representation of the lymphatic system #lymphoedema

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

If you are willing to push hard and fast and deliver bystander, Hands Only CPR please sign up for PulsePoint, a mobile app designed to increase public awareness of cardiac events beyond a traditional "witnessed" area and engage them in potentially life-saving CPR.

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

RVRS will be hosting a PALS certification course on May 19th and 20th. Space is limited, so sign up soon! #RVA #EMS #Training

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[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

@adamalford @OldDominionEMS Protocols for the region are a collaborative process; we're sure that if all the stakeholders think it's appropriate, it will find its way into regional practice.

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

Why we give TXA to severely hemorrhaging patients, even in an urban setting with short transport times: https://t.co/wUVGLffHTU

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

1. If you rely only on "STEMI Criteria" you'll miss many Coronary Occlusions

2. Look for #ECG Patterns!

#FOAMed

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

It's #GivingTuesday! RVRS Needs your support to continue our work of advancing EMS care in Virginia! Visit us at https://t.co/KkKFrpBPLq!

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

Thanks to generous #ACECF grant from @AltriaNews we have new simulation gear to take training to the next level! #EMSPOCUS #EMS #MedSim #RVA

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

RVRS recruiting the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics at #FanFloydFest2017 #RVA #EMS #WeStillGetExcitedAboutThisStuffToo

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

Pleural fluid can mimic pericardial fluid on #Echo. Key is finding pericardium. Look for the bright line just anterior to descending aorta!

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

Prehospital #POCUS isn't only for critically ill patients; here's an example why: https://t.co/XvG9SGsqD7 #RVA #EMS #POCUS #EMSPOCUS #FOAMed

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

Medic 35 and Medic 37 are both on the street tonight, providing #RVA with outstanding emergency care! #EMS #Rescue #Volunteers

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

#SonoSunday: Pericardial effusion, tamponade, and their dx by @UltrasoundJelly: https://t.co/ZIpYoXUsPd #EMS #POCUS #EMSPOCUS #EMSWolfpack

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

#SonoSunday: More #RVA Rescue medics get ultrasound training from @VCUEMS docs. #EMSPOCUS #EMS #FOAMed #EMSWolfpack https://t.co/YsrSGOQbLZ

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

Why #RVA Rescue became the first #EMS agency in Central VA to adopt non-opioid analgesia in our practice: https://t.co/CBHvCewy4a

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

#RVA Rescue has also offered space for LEOs coming from out of town to stay, to attend SA Walter's funeral. #BackTheBlue https://t.co/7gzXCUyL1G

[Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services @CFEMSPIO]

The fire department leadership in the Metropolitan Richmond, Virginia area (City of Richmond, Henrico County,... https://t.co/8COcv31uwp

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

#SonoSunday: ETT placement confirmation w/ POCUS from @5MinSono: https://t.co/lmR6jSCfcS #EMS #RVA #POCUS #EMSPOCUS #EMSWolfpack #FOAMed

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

This is the most adorable #BystanderCPR video I've ever seen

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

Todays's #EMSWeek #SonoSunday: Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis from @5MinSono: https://t.co/7mi85sYuQ4 #EMS #EMSPOCUS #EMSWolfpack

[Richmond Vol. Rescue @rvarescue]

Medic 35 on scene of a house fire in North Richmond. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the crew… https://t.co/I0E120kQtg