EMS 20/20 Sus 4 CO
Jun 25, 2025
A call that looked like cardiac arrest turns into a carbon monoxide rescue with a CO detector saving the crew. They debate airway tricks, two-person BVM technique, PEEP benefits, and monitor limitations like false high SpO2. Discussion covers CO physiology, hyperbaric therapy choices, transport challenges, kit critiques, multi-agency coordination, and practical prevention and operational lessons.
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Tell Your Partner When You Lack Experience
- Good teamwork requires partners to state deficits; Purple told Yellow this was their first arrest and asked expected roles.
- Spencer praises that disclosure and warns against partners who punish honesty, which risks patient care.
Split Load But Bring Core Four Items
- When two crew members respond, bring two kits plus monitor and suction so you won't need to run back for missing gear.
- Chris recommends splitting load but avoiding a la carte bringing that risks time loss on critical calls.
Patient Found In Heated Shed With Loud Breathing
- Purple and Yellow found the patient in a heated, furnished 8x10 shed and initially heard heavy loud breathing before discovering an alarming CO reading.
- The girlfriend had been doing CPR earlier, and access was restricted by the inward-opening door.