EMDocs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; July 26, 2022. Activation of the glucocorticoid receptor has an inhibitory effect on the enzyme phospholipase A2, with subsequent decreases in pro-inflammatory cytokines, prostaglandins, and at higher doses, B-cell and T-cell production. What is the duration of action of these steroids?

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For decades, only one major organization—the American Heart Association (AHA)—provided standardized training and certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). These are sometimes required for medical staff privileges. Scan or click to get your cards.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns. Drawing from my extensive experience as an emergency medical technician, I’ll share some of the advanced techniques and tools we use to manage these complex injuries effectively.

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NAEMSP

APRIL 19, 2023

Visual abstract from this study: Calcium use during cardiac arrest: A systematic review This systematic review published in 2022 reviewed prior literature and identified that a meta-analysis was not possible due to only three available RCTs, and only one of those was considered low risk of bias. mEq/L (OR: 51.11; 95% CI: 3.12−1639.16;

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REBEL EM

MARCH 13, 2023

2022 Aug;48(4):3357-3372. Epub 2022 Mar 25. 2022 May 5. The search contained terms for (1) prehospital cardiac arrest or prehospital advanced life support, and (2) injuries and trauma. Article : Vianen NJ et al. Prehospital traumatic cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

According to the latest figures (2022), there were approximately 6,000 recorded offences where a child was a victim of violence, including physical assault, sexual abuse, and homicide. Trauma is the most significant contributor to childhood mortality, with the mechanism changing with maturity and social development.

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