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CAAS Releases GVS V4.0 Draft for Public Comment #2

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post CAAS Releases GVS V4.0 Draft for Public Comment #2 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Lawsuit Over 911 Sending Armed Officers to Mental Health Calls Can Go Forward

JEMS

Disability Rights Oregonscasecan proceed against Washington County, alleging that 911 dispatchers fail to send trained mental health clinicians to calls involving people in crisis.

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Are Paramedicine Students Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress as a Result of a Clinical Rotation?

JEMS

The risk of PTSD in paramedicine is significantly higher than it is in the general population.

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RCEM Conference 2025: Reflections from Day 1

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Day 1 at RCEM Conference 2025 tackled identity, innovation, wellbeing, and risk in Emergency Medicine. Key insights from Joey Godfrey on St Emlyns. The post RCEM Conference 2025: Reflections from Day 1 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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The Role of Suction in Near Drowning Emergencies

SSCOR

About 11 people die by drowning each day in the U.S. alone. Thousands more are treated for nonfatal near-drowning incidents in emergency departments. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among those aged 14 and under. When a person is injured in the water, seconds matter. Having the right portable suction machine available can reduce mortality and morbidity.

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Pulsara Introduces New ‘Secure-ish’ Messaging Feature

Pulsara

For Those Who Love a Good "Oopsie!" At Pulsara, we pride ourselves on enabling secure, HIPAA-compliant communication for healthcare teams. But lets be honestsometimes, people just love the thrill of an accidental message mishap. Were excited to announce our latest (and definitely not HIPAA-compliant) feature: Secure-ish Messaging.

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Savvik Spring Glove Giveaway is Here!

American Ambulance Association

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ECG Pointers: Slow and Steady Wins the … Pacemaker?

EMDocs

Authors: Lloyd Tannenbaum, MD (EM Attending Physician, APD, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, PA); Christian Daniello, MD (Staff Physician, Geisinger Wyoming Valley) // Reviewer: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Hello and welcome back to ECG Pointers, a series designed to make you more confident in your ECG interpretations. This week, we feature a post from Dr. Tannenbaums ECG Teaching Cases , a free ECG resource.

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RCEM Conference 2025: Reflections from Day 2

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed From pragmatic frailty care to neurodiversity in medicine and creating safer cultures, Day 2 of RCEM 2025 blended sharp clinical insights with systems thinking. The post RCEM Conference 2025: Reflections from Day 2 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Ventura County Fire Department Alliance RFP Announcement

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Ventura County Fire Department Alliance RFP Announcement appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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The Fate of Addiction Treatment Hangs in the Balance With Kennedy’s HHS Overhaul

JEMS

InHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan, the $8 billion Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, would be absorbed into a new office.

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EMCrit Q&A – Episode 001

EMCrit Project

You've got questions, I've got answers (maybe??)! EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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LITFL Update 044

Life in the Fastlane

Kane Guthrie and Mike Cadogan LITFL Update 044 Update 044. Sending you FOAMed content from around the globe. Latest trends and best articles so thatyoustay top of your field.

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Next Level Improvement – A Master course for EMS leaders

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

Click here or on image to download (PDF) for more information and to register!

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5 Factors That Can Impact Family Health

Paramedics World

Family health is not just about the mere absence of diseases but about the overall well-being of every member with an emphasis on preventive care and emotional health. However, quite… The post 5 Factors That Can Impact Family Health appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Dallas Could Pay EMS Instructor $100,000 to Settle Lawsuit Over Stolen Training Videos

JEMS

Dallasplans to pay $100,000 to an emergency medical service instructor to settle a lawsuit claimingDallasfirefighters illegally downloaded and shared the trainers online instruction video.

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Special Edition: Bled Too Much? Is That A Thing?

EMS 20/20

SPENCER is back in the hotseat! Is it trauma? Is it childbirth? Is it both? Is it a code? Vote now on our Instagram and let Spencer know how you feel! SPENCER is back in the hotseat! Is it trauma? Is it childbirth? Is it both? Is it a code? Vote now on our Instagram and let Spencer know how you feel!

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Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm

Emergency Medicine Cases

How do you predict which intermediate-risk patients will suddenly deteriorate? What role do risk scores, biomarkers, imaging, and hemodynamics play in decision-making? Should these patients receive anticoagulation alone, or is thrombolysis warranted? When should you consider catheter-directed or surgical interventions? This podcast focuses us to think critically about risk stratification, early interventions and escalation in care in PE.

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SGEM Xtra Zombie Idea: ED Crowding is Due to Non-Urgent Patients

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: April 1, 2025 This is another SGEM Xtra. I was asked to give a public lecture for the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health. The topic was the zombie idea that emergency department crowding is due to non-urgent patients.You can click on this LINK and get a PDF copy of my slides. The YouTube video of the presentation with the Q&A session featuring rural physician Dr.

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Episode 207: Smoke Inhalation Injury

Core EM

We discuss the injuries sustained from smoke inhalation. Hosts: Sarah Fetterolf, MD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: Environmental , Toxicology Show Notes Table of Contents 00:37 Overview of Smoke Inhalation Injury 00:55 Three Key Pathophysiologic Processes 01:41 Physical Exam Findings to Watch For 02:12 Airway Management and Early Intervention 03:23 Carbon Monoxide Toxicity 04:24 Workup and Initial Treatment of CO Poisoning 06:14 Cyanide Toxicity 07:19 Treatment

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Brevard County (FL) EMS to Hand Off Non-Life-Threatening Calls

JEMS

Brevard County Emergency Medical Services will begin redirecting non-life-threatening medical calls to Coastal Ambulance Systems.

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Lightning rounds 51: Hemodynamic interfaces with Philippe Rola

Critical Care Scenarios

Philippe Rola, intensivist, master of the VEXUS scan, and founder of the Hospitalist and Resuscitationist conference, shares his recent model of four hemodynamic interfaces to describe the entire circulatory system. Register for the H&R conference (May 22-23 2025) here with the discount code provided in the show. (No, were not sponsored, just a cool event.

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Everyone sees ST depression, but what does it mean?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 70s with hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with chest pain which awoke him from sleep around midnight. He described it as substernal, non-radiating, 7 out of 10 intensity. His ECG obtained around 4 AM is shown. ECG 1 What do you think? I texted this ECG to Dr. Smith without any information and he immediately replied: "combination of precordial swirl and South African Flag sign, with Swirl predominating.

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5 Min Sono – Interfascial Shoulder Plane Block

Core Ultrasound

In this video, we demonstrate the technique for performing an ultrasound-guided interfascial shoulder plane block (IPB) a simple, effective, and motor-sparing alternative to the interscalene block for treating shoulder pain in the Emergency Department. Non-Rotator Cuff Exam Rotator Cuff Exam Courses The post 5 Min Sono Interfascial Shoulder Plane Block first appeared on Core Ultrasound.

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Media Invited to Tour Burn Survivor Exhibit at the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting in Phoenix

American Burn Association

Categories Advocacy Burn News MAC Spotlight Media Member Services Member Spotlight Organization News Prevention Quality Care Research Return to News & Activities CHICAGO (March 27, 2025) The American Burn Association (ABA), in collaboration with the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors and Empathy Museum, is proud to announce the return of its interactive exhibit, A Mile in My Shoes: Compassion for Burn Survivors and Caregivers, at the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting.

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Two Children, One Adult Killed in Brooklyn Crash

JEMS

A vehicle that was in a devastating car crash involving anUbercareened toward a small groupwalking near aBrooklynboulevard, killing three people.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 117: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

EMDocs

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long ( @long_brit) , we cover cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST). Episode 117: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis What is CST? Thrombophlebitic disease of the cavernous sinuses with clot formation. Most commonly begins with a sinus or facial infection, which may spread to the cavernous sinus, but it may be associated with other conditions (aseptic).

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Even in retrospect, no one could see it.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This was sent to me by a former resident who is outstanding at reading ECGs for OMI. "Hi Steve wonder what you think of this ecg in a 60 yo woman w cp, known CAD" Presentation ECG (ECG 1): Here is her previous from one week prior when she presented with heart failure and trops were "negative" (ECG 2): My response: "They both look like active ischemia.

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3 Ways to Increase the Performance of Your Portable Suction Device

SSCOR

Users of battery powered portable suction devices often comment that it sucks. This can be interpreted two ways either negatively or positively. When the negative sentiment applies, theres no need to despair or throw the unit across the room There are three ways to increase the performance of your portable suction device to turn that negative into a positive.

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Empowering Heroes: State Farm® and NVFC Team Up to Give $1 Million to Volunteer Firefighters

NVFC

Program will expand in 2025 to $1.5 million State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) teamed up to launch the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program in 2024. In the inaugural year, 100 volunteer fire departments were each awarded $10,000 grants, for a total of $1 million provided to help local departments increase safety and efficiency and better serve their communities.

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Troy (NY) Reduces Overnight Ambulance Service as Grant Funds Dry Up

JEMS

The City of Troy is scaling back ambulance services, reducing overnight coverage due to financial constraints.

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Ottawa DVT PoCUS Handbook

EMOttawa

TheOttawa DVT PoCUS Handbookis a peer-reviewed, practical guide designed to support emergency clinicians in the bedside diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis using point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS). Developed by emergency medicine physicians at The Ottawa Hospital, this resource is tailored for learners and practitioners at all levels including medical students, residents, and staff physicians who […] The post Ottawa DVT PoCUS Handbook appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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Street Medicine: Compassionate Care for the Unhoused

REBEL EM

Introduction: In this episode of Rebel Cast, host Marco Propersi, along with co-hosts Steve Hockman and Kim Baldino, delve into the practice and importance of street medicinethe direct delivery of healthcare to homeless and unsheltered individuals. Special guests Dr. Jim O’Connell, a pioneer of street medicine, and Dr. Ed Egan, a recent street medicine fellowship graduate, share their experiences and insights on serving this vulnerable population.

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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

EMDocs

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. Its time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: Should We Use Normal Saline vs Balanced Fluid for TBI? Spoon Feed This large meta-analysis of ICU RCT subgroups found decreased mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury treated with normal saline vs. crysta

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Life 2.0 – What the dead can teach us about living – Matt Morgan at TBS 2025

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed What nearly dying can teahc us about living - teh fabulous Matt Morgan at The Big Sick 2025 The post Life 2.0 – What the dead can teach us about living – Matt Morgan at TBS 2025 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Knox County (TN) Targets Repeat Overdoses with Care Coordinator

JEMS

Knox County's Metro Drug Coalition has created a care coordinator position to help connect individuals who have experienced an overdose with recovery resources.

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Pulsara Around the World - April 2025

Pulsara

March Recap A New Integration: Improving Data Management, Streamlining Workflows, and Improving Care Coordination Only a few days ago, we announced our latest integration with ZOLL emsCharts ePCR. This integration delivers a myriad of capabilities and benefits for EMS providers and stakeholders across a wide range of patient care and administrative use cases.

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