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Kris Thompson

MHA, BSN, RN, EMT-P, CCRN, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, FP-C, TCRN
RN / Paramedic, Consultant
Black Cloud Solutions

Kristopher Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, EMT-P, is an expert in critical care and emergency paramedicine and nursing. He and his wife own Black Cloud Solutions, an EMS and ED consulting and education agency. Kris flies as a member of a nationwide float team for a large air medical provider and has spoken at several national conferences. Thompson is board-certified in critical care, emergency, pediatric emergency, flight, and trauma nursing, and as a flight paramedic. He has prior experience in EMS and nursing education, disaster relief, program management, and quality assurance activities. Thompson received his Master of Health Administration and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees from the University of Missouri.

2026 Sessions

Nuts and Bolts: Intracranial Pressure Monitoring

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Some of the most invasive monitoring devices we see in critical care transport are intracranial pressure monitoring devices and drains. Transport of these devices is a low-frequency encounter for most teams, can be challenging in a helicopter or ambulance, and poses significant risk to the patient.

This presentation will cover the differences in ICP monitors and drains, including external ventricular drains (EVDs), “bolts,” and intraparenchymal monitors; why and how they are placed; waveforms and changes to recognize; and how to manage them in transport. This presentation is geared towards those that have no to little experience with ICP monitoring, as well as those that want a refresher.

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Friday, October 02 8:30–9:30 AM
Room W230 C
Critical Care
Faculty

Kris Thompson

MHA, BSN, RN, EMT-P, CCRN, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, FP-C, TCRN
RN / Paramedic, Consultant
Black Cloud Solutions

Kristopher Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, EMT-P, is an expert in critical care and emergency paramedicine and nursing. He and his wife own Black Cloud Solutions, an EMS and ED consulting and education agency. Kris flies as a member of a nationwide float team for a large air medical provider and has spoken at several national conferences. Thompson is board-certified in critical care, emergency, pediatric emergency, flight, and trauma nursing, and as a flight paramedic. He has prior experience in EMS and nursing education, disaster relief, program management, and quality assurance activities. Thompson received his Master of Health Administration and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees from the University of Missouri.
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