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2023 AHA Update on Management Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning

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This post will focus on the key parts of the guideline that affect ED evaluation and management. High-dose insulin therapy is recommended early in the treatment of patients with life-threatening β-blocker and calcium channel blocker poisoning. Editorial Comment : Use standard BLS/ALS measures, especially if in cardiac arrest.

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Here, we present them in alphabetical order: ABC – Airway, Breathing and Circulation – “This is the Golden Rule of emergency medical professionals” AED – Automated External Defibrillator – The device that delivers electric shock to the heart of patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest A-EMT – Advanced EMT ALS – Advanced Life Support Anaphylaxis— (..)

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