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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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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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Podcast – Excellence in Debriefing with Richard Lyon at LTC

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Recorded at the London Trauma Conference 2024, Richard Lyon shares insights from his powerful presentation on the importance of detailed case learning and debriefing both in hospital and pre-hospital settings. The post Podcast – Excellence in Debriefing with Richard Lyon at LTC appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Peter Canning

I started this blog over 20 years ago. At the time I wrote mainly about the interesting calls I was doing. Nowadays, besides writing about the opioid epidemic, it seems I write mostly about being an old medic trying to keep up, beating back father time. This is another one of those posts. I worked a 12-hour shift last Friday. All my patients were younger than me, even the old and infirm ones ones.

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Episode 38: The Return of Measles

The EMS Show

In this episode of The EMS Show, Dr. Hayden Smith joins us to discuss the recent resurgence of measles cases, particularly focusing on the outbreak in Texas that has affected over 150 individuals and resulted in the tragic death of a child. Dr. Smith delves into the factors contributing to this uptick, including declining vaccination rates and public health challenges.

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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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FOUO Critical Incident Report Regarding Unsubstantiated Threats to U.S. Hospitals

American Ambulance Association

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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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Early Restrictive vs Liberal Oxygen for Trauma Patients: The TRAUMOX2 Randomized Clinical Trial

EMOttawa

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Arleth T, et al. JAMA. 2025;333(6):479489. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.25786 Question and Methods: This multicentered randomized control trial allocated trauma patients to a liberal or restrictive oxygen strategy for 8 hours to examine outcomes of death and/or respiratory complications. Findings: The study found there was no difference between the groups with outcome of death […] The post Early Restrictive vs Liberal Oxygen for Trauma Patients: The TRAUMOX2 Rando

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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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Procedure: Central Venous Catheter (IJV)

Life in the Fastlane

James Miers and John Mackenzie Procedure: Central Venous Catheter (IJV) Emergency Procedure: Radial Arterial Line, with a guide made in partnership with a recent publication in Emergency medicine Australasia

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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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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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Only Anaphylaxis. and Nothing More.?

EMS 20/20

Is this a case of a LETHAL distracting injury? Can there ever be such a thing? Is an amped up responder with a "just-go" mentality in the right? Listen and find out! Is this a case of a LETHAL distracting injury? Can there ever be such a thing? Is an amped up responder with a "just-go" mentality in the right? Listen and find out!

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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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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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A Brief History of Insulin and Type 1 Diabetes

Clinical Correlations

By Matthew Ross Peer Reviewed In 1910, Ezra Hayman was on top of the world. The 26-year-old Nebraska native was a young ear, nose, and throat doctor studying abroad in Vienna, then one of the most prominent scientific and intellectual hubs in Europe. One.

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VBG of the week 26/3/25

EMergucate

A 40yr male patient presents with OOHCA.

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ABA Annual Meeting to Spotlight Innovation and Engagement in Burn Care

American Burn Association

Categories Advocacy Burn News MAC Spotlight Media Member Services Member Spotlight Organization News Prevention Quality Care Research Return to News & Activities Leading experts gather to advance patient outcomes April 811 in Phoenix CHICAGO (March 26, 2025) The American Burn Association (ABA) is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Meeting, which will be held from April 8 to 11 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

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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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CA Man Crushed to Death by Concrete Slab at Work Site

JEMS

A man was crushed to death by a concrete barrier at a work site in Commerce on Saturday.

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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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EMergucate - Untitled Article

EMergucate

This week’s ECG is from a 61yr male presents 3/7 post TKR with sudden onset SOB: Please state your diagnosis … Continue reading →

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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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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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TN Rural Metro to Begin Charging Non-Subscribers for Emergency Medical Calls

JEMS

Rural Metro Fire in Knoxville will begin charging non-subscribers for emergency medical calls.

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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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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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NIV vs HFNC to prevent re-intubation in patients with obesity

The Bottom Line

Humidified Non-Invasive Ventilation versus High-Flow Therapy to Prevent Reintubation in Patients with Obesity Hernndez et al. AJRCCM 2025. DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202403-0523OC Clinical Question In obese adult patients at intermediate risk for hypoxaemic extubation failure, does non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy with active humidification compared to use of high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO or HFNC) reduce all-cause reintubation within 7 days after extubation?

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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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Deaths From Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar Climb Past 1,700

JEMS

The death toll from the earthquakethat hit Myanmarhas risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble.

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Let them eat: Emergency department patients should be encouraged to eat and drink

First 10 EM

Are patients allowed to eat in your department? Do you field endless phone calls from nurses asking whether a patient is allowed to eat? Have you ever witnessed a confrontation between a nurse and a patient or family member over NPO status? The concept of forcing emergency patients to remain nil by mouth on the […] The post Let them eat: Emergency department patients should be encouraged to eat and drink appeared first on First10EM.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: Fibroids Found on Ultrasound

EMDocs

Heres another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

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New Integration Between Pulsara Platform and ZOLL emsCharts ePCR Streamlines Data Management and Improves Care Coordination

Pulsara

EMS providers and industry stakeholders can now improve data management, streamline workflows, and reduce the risk of double documentation through data interoperability New technology tools can be a double-edged sword in emergency medical response. On the one hand, they can enable new efficiencies and improved care. On the other hand, they may require more time, resources, or new workflows to manage and maintain.

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Can you localize the culprit lesion on angiogram without taking ECG findings into account?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Willy Frick A woman in her 60s with very severe hyperlipidemia (LDL >200 mg/dL) presented with acute onset chest pain. Her symptoms began while getting off the bus. She described the pain as moderate in severity, and said it had come and gone several times over the next few hours before ultimately resolving. On day of presentation, the pain returned and was very severe with associated dyspnea and vomiting.

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Two Killed, Four Injured in a Shooting at WA House Party

JEMS

SEATTLE (AP) Two people were killed and four others injured during an early morning shooting at a house party in Tacoma, Washington, authorities said Saturday.

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