FOAMfrat

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The integration of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming emergency medical services (EMS) by enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving accuracy in answering important clinical questions. Air Medical Journal, 43(4), 367. Carrera, K. Camacho-Leon, G. Rossitto, F., Martinez, F., & Debele, T. Bailitz, J.,

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Date: December 16th, 2022 Reference: Hohle et al. AEM December 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kirsty Challen is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Date: December 16th, 2022 Reference: Hohle et al. Massive Blood Transfusion Following Older Adult Trauma: the Effect of Blood Ratios on Mortality.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 15, 2022

Date: January 16th, 2022 Reference: Matchett, G. Etomidate versus ketamine for emergency endotracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial. Ketamine for Emergency Endotracheal Intubation first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: January 16th, 2022 Reference: Matchett, G.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 6, 2023

Fast forward to 2008 when an ACEP resolution called for a group to study “excited delirium,” and to disseminate the paper to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and law enforcement. Most recently, a report released by Physicians for Human Rights in March 2022 highlighted these concerns, attracting coverage from national new media.

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First Responders Foundation

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Initially an independent contract Attorney in 2022, Chief Dittman came to TXPSI with experience practicing law for over ten years in the areas of criminal defense, government liaison, administrative law, and family law. Dittman Division Chief, Internal Affairs Division, Texas Public Safety and Investigations (TXPSI LLC.)

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EMDocs

JULY 9, 2024

The emDOCs.net team is very happy to collaborate with PECARN STELAR (Seattle, Dallas/Texas, and Los Angeles) Node and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) in presenting high-yield pediatric topics that highlight evidence based medicine with solid research. 2022 Aug;22(6):1049-1056.

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ACEP Now

JUNE 21, 2023

Residency length has varied since the inception of the specialty of emergency medicine. 2,3 In the 2021-2022 academic year, categorical (non-combined) EM residency lengths included 221 (80 percent) PGY 1-3 and 55 (20 percent) PGY 1-4 programs. Ann Emerg Med. Association of American Medical Colleges; 2019:1-12.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

McGovern distinguished chair in emergency medicine. Dr. Lulla is an assistant professor of emergency medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine within the Division of Emergency Medical Services, Disaster and Global Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Prehosp Emerg Care.

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NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

2022 Sep;36(8):1228-1241. Epub 2022 Aug 8. 2022 Sep;36(8):1217-1227. 2022 Sep;36(8):1217-1227. Epub 2022 Aug 3. Ethical challenges experienced by prehospital emergency personnel: a practice-based model of analysis. 2022 Aug 12;23(1):80. 2022 Nov 26;23(1):120. 2022 Aug;64(2):e71-e76.

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EMDocs

JUNE 2, 2023

Qualitative study of patient experiences and care observations during agitation events in the emergency department: implications for systems-based practice. 2022 May 11;12(5):e059876. The Stabilization and Management of Acutely Agitated Patients in the Emergency Department. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059876.

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NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Mountfort & Wilson, 2022) Burnout among EMS providers has been linked to higher absenteeism and turnover which eventually will lead to a shortage of healthy, trained EMS professionals. Burnout and Coping Methods among Emergency Medical Services Professionals. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. link] Campos, A.,

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EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2024

Louis) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case You are working in the trauma/critical care pod of your emergency department (ED). You receive a page for a cardiac arrest and take report from emergency medical services (EMS). Am J Emerg Med. Published 2022 Jan 3.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A June CDC report found that, although medications for opioid use disorder substantially reduce mortality, they are underused. In 2022, only 25 percent of the patients needing OUD treatment received it, according to the report.

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Handtevy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Case Report: The study discusses the case of a 17-year-old female who arrived at a community emergency department (ED) following a motor vehicle collision. Initially refusing emergency medical services, she was brought to the ED via a private vehicle. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. Mannix, R., & Simon, E.L.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. 2022-057779. She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). PubMed PMID: 3788039. Pediatrics. 2022;150(6). doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-057779.

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TIMER

JANUARY 14, 2022

First aid is something that goes way beyond the contents of your medical box. With the pandemic coercing home quarantine and social distancing measures, one crucial thing that came to light was the lack of access to emergency medical services.

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First Responders Foundation

AUGUST 24, 2023

Justin was the keynote speaker for the 6th Annual 9/11 Luncheon of Honor in 2022. Career Captain Cooley’s career in the fire and EMS service began at the age of 18. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services and two Associate of Science degrees in Fire Protection Technology and Business Management.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

2,3 In the 2021-2022 academic year, categorical (non-combined) EM residency lengths included 221 (80 percent) PGY 1-3 and 55 (20 percent) PGY 1-4 programs. For example, an emergency medical services scholarly track may not provide trainees with equal qualifications to a fellowship. Ann Emerg Med. 2022.05.014.

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EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

Zima; Follow-up After Pediatric Mental Health Emergency Visits. 2022-057383 Nordstrom K, Berlin JS, Nash SS, Shah SB, Schmelzer NA, Worley LLM. Boarding of Mentally Ill Patients in Emergency Departments: American Psychiatric Association Resource Document. Morse, Katherine A. Nash, Kavita Parikh, Bonnie T. 10.1542/peds.2022-057383

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ACEP Now

MARCH 12, 2024

The sentiment is consistent with 2022 ACEP polling that shows the rise of violence and the impact these attacks have on patient care and physician mental health. Efforts to support emergency physicians’ most vulnerable patients are also a priority.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Optimally, bystander CPR, including the administration of rescue breaths, should be initiated prior to arrival of emergency medical services. 3 Once the patient arrives in your emergency department, a rapid review of the patient’s status and results of resuscitative efforts should be performed. 2022;17(11):e0276374.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. Am J Emerg Med. The patient was Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 15 on scene and complaining of back pain.

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NVFC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

I believe that the fire service can make great strides toward tackling these issues if we unite and speak with #FireServiceOneVoice. We took the first step in 2022 when we held the first U.S. Emergency Medical Services With the number of fires decreasing, fire departments are increasingly dominated with EMS needs.

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NAEMSP

MARCH 13, 2023

The EMS Agenda 2050 describes six guiding principles to its “people-centered vision for the future of emergency medical services.” Prehospital Emergency Medicine Secrets. Elsevier; 2022:18-21. Prehosp Emerg Care. EMS Agenda 2050: A People-Centered Vision for the Future of Emergency Medical Services.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min). 2022 Nov;10(11):1086-1098. 2019.103363.

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Handtevy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The study, conducted by Casey Patrick, Michael Smith, Zubaid Rafique, Kelly Rogers Keene, and Xavier De La Rosa, explores the use of nebulized ketamine for pain management in an urban, ground-based emergency medical services (EMS) system. The patients were treated between March 10-17, 2022. Prehospital Emergency Care.

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8e. Published November 8, 2022. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. Published April 22, 2022. 2022 May 30;19(11):]. Published 2022 Jul 7. Her initial vital signs are blood pressure 76/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 bpm, temperature 37.0˚ 2016;24:73.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Multiple studies published in 2022 have indicated that, despite disagreement surrounding prognostic accuracy, no such screening tool so far exists. The patient currently resides at a skilled nursing facility. Per staff, she has been acting progressively more tired, confused, and less interactive over the last three days.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

2023 Jun 20:archdischild-2022-324884. 2023 Jun 5:archdischild-2022-325148. 2023 Jun 12:archdischild-2022-325029. Emergency medical services utilisation among febrile children attending emergency departments across Europe: an observational multicentre study. Jamaluddine Z, et al. Arch Dis Child.

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Peter Canning

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

link] Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, CT EMS SWORD Statewide Opioid Reporting Directive Newsletter, CT EMS SWORD Statewide Opioid Reporting Directive Newsletter Issue XLVII (April 2023): 24, [link]. 2022 Feb;100:103520. J Med Toxicol. 2020 Jan;16(1):41-48. Epub 2019 Aug 30. 2021.103520.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Many emergency medical services (EMS) activate catheterization labs to reduce time to PPCI, but suffer a high burden of inappropriate activations. Puskarich Abstract Objectives Data suggest patients suffering acute coronary occlusion myocardial infarction (OMI) benefit from prompt primary percutaneous intervention (PPCI).

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