Critically Ill Bradycardia Patient: When Slow Isn't Cool

🚑 How Paramedics Handle Unstable Bradycardia Emergencies 🚑 In this prehospital medicine video, we use a real-life scenario break down how EMTs and paramedics assess and treat unstable bradycardia in the field. If you're a new EMT, paramedic student, or experienced EMS provider, understanding the treatment algorithms for bradycardic patients is essential to saving lives during critical emergencies. We'll cover key decision-making points for managing symptomatic bradycardia, when to initiate transcutaneous pacing (TCP), how to use atropine, and when to escalate to dopamine or epinephrine infusions. Learn how to quickly identify hemodynamic instability, apply the AHA ACLS bradycardia algorithm, and deliver timely interventions in high-stakes situations. This video is perfect for EMS providers preparing for paramedic school, NREMT exams, or working in the field who want a real-world breakdown of bradycardia treatment protocols. Whether you're riding on an ambulance or studying to become a paramedic, this content will sharpen your clinical judgment and prehospital emergency care skills. 💉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more EMS training, prehospital care education, and paramedic tips from the frontlines of emergency medicine. #Bradycardia #ParamedicTraining #EMSeducation #PrehospitalMedicine #ACLS #EMT #ParamedicStudent #EmergencyMedicine #CardiacEmergency #UnstableBradycardia #paramedic #atropine