The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 1, 2024

Reference: Tavender E, et al. 2024 Date: May 29, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Caleb Ward is a pediatric emergency medicine attending and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at Children’s National Hospital and The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 15, 2021

Daniel Schwerin is employed with Prisma Health-Upstate as a clinical assistant professor, emergency medicine GME director for emergency medical services and medical director for several local EMS agencies and has lectured on prehospital stroke management. Reference: Fatima et al. Reference: Fatima et al.

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JEMS

MARCH 27, 2025

Pickens County, which has faced financial difficulties in maintaining emergency medical services, is receiving a donated ambulance from the Alabama Fire College.

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Emergency medical services (EMS) were called to the home of a 22-year-old woman after a syncopal episode and seizure-like activity. She was transported to the emergency department, and the following ECG was obtained (Figure1). The post <i>Annals</i> ECG of The Month appeared first on ACEP Now.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 22, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: October 19th, 2017 Reference: Hofmann et al. He is also now a first-year medical student. Emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#192: Sometimes, All You Need is the Air that You Breathe first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. NEJM Sept 2017. NEJM Sept 2017.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 1, 2022

He became double board certified in Emergency Medicine (EM) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Reference: Grotta JC et al. NEJM 2021 […] The post SGEM#354: Everybody Walk the Dinosaur and Not Take the MSU first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Reference: Grotta JC et al.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 19, 2019

Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. This teaching has been challenged by a systematic review by Willman et al 2017. We reviewed the Willman et al publication on SGEM#179 and generally agreed with the authors’ conclusions. Reference: Clemency et al.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 9, 2021

Date: January 5th, 2021 Reference: Grunau et al. JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC?

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Date: October 21st, 2020 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Justin Morgenstern is an emergency physician, creator of the excellent #FOAMed project called First10EM.com and a member of the #SGEMHOP team. Reference: Derkenne et al. Reference: Derkenne et al. AEM Oct 2020. AEM Oct 2020.

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American Ambulance Association

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Each Member of Congress is being recognized for their strong advocacy for emergency medical services […] The post 2023 AAA Legislative Awards appeared first on American Ambulance Association. The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AAA Legislative Awards.

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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. Ralston, D. C., & Becker, T. SAGE open medicine, 8, 2050312120932706.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Date: December 6th , 2018 Reference: Perkins et al. Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Date: December 6th , 2018 Reference: Perkins et al. JAMA 2009, Hagihara et al.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

8 GI hypomotility to the point of ileus has also been observed and is thought to be related to the anticholinergic properties of this medication. Gummin DD, Mowry JB, Beuhler M, et al. Riboldi I, Cavaleri D, Capogrosso CA, et al. His roommate found an empty pill bottle on the floor next to him. 8 Hypersalivation can occur.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 15, 2022

Etomidate versus ketamine for emergency endotracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial. Intensive Care Med 2021 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a professor of Emergency Medical Services at Tacoma Community College’s paramedic program. Reference: Matchett, G.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 21, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: May 19th, 2017 Reference: Willman et al. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Richard Hamilton (@RJHamiltonMD) is Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. display_podcast] Date: May 19th, 2017 Reference: Willman et al. Reference: Willman et al. Clinical Toxicology 2017.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care.

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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. Case: A […] The post SGEM386: Blood on Blood – Massive Transfusion Protocols in Older Trauma Patients first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Emergency medical services (EMS) scope of practice is governed by the state, but national scope of practice guidelines are available for the four different EMS provider levels. Benger JR, Kirby K, Black S, et al. Wang HE, Schmicker RH, Daya MR, et al. Ramaiah R, Das D, Bhananker SM, et al. 3rd Edition.

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Irish College of Paramedics

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

An accurate assessment maximizes CPAP's effectiveness By Kenny Navarro Arguably, airway management is one of the most important interventions provided by emergency medical service personnel. To date, there is no strong evidence demonstrating the superiority of one strategy over the other. READ MORE [link]

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Reference: Rowell et al. At the time of emergency medical services (EMS) arrival, the patient is alert but seems a bit confused. Reference: Rowell et al. Effect of Out-of-Hospital Tranexamic Acid vs Placebo on 6-Month Functional Neurologic Outcomes in Patients With Moderate or Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 29, 2021

Robert Edmonds is an emergency medicine physician in the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, and a University of Missouri-Kansas City residency alumni from 2016. Reference: Jhunjhunwala et al. Journal of Trauma and […] The post SGEM#332: Think Outside the Cardiac Box first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This means withholding second-guessing our emergency medical services colleagues for their snap decisions in the field with little objective diagnostics. Knack SKS, Scott N, Driver BE, Pet al. Early Physician Gestalt Versus Usual Screening Tools for the Prediction of Sepsis in Critically Ill Emergency Patients.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: February 14th, 2018 Reference: Alam N et al. Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 6, 2023

Date: April 25, 2023 Reference: Walsh et al. WJEM 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Brooks Walsh is a former paramedic, and is currently an emergency physician in the Bridgeport Hospital, Yale-New Haven Health in Connecticut. Date: April 25, 2023 Reference: Walsh et al. This is an SGEM Xtra episode.

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EMDocs

JUNE 9, 2023

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. NASEMSO: Clinical care and restraint of agitated or combative patients by emergency medical service practitioners. Prehosp Emerg Care.

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ACEP Now

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, an emergency medical services scholarly track may not provide trainees with equal qualifications to a fellowship. References Nelson LS, Calderon Y, Ankel FK, et al. American board of emergency medicine report on residency and fellowship training information (2021-2022). Ann Emerg Med.

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EMDocs

JUNE 1, 2023

Source Article: Cooper DJ, Nichol AD, Bailey M, et al. Bradycardia: 18.8% Average ventilator days (8.3 Take Aways: The data do not suggest that targeted hypothermia improves neurological function, reduces death, or reduces hospital length of stay as compared to normothermia. Bradycardia: 18.8% Average ventilator days (8.3

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Emergency Medical Services found her apneic and pulseless. Mazur P, Kosinski S, Podsiadlo P, et al.: Meert et al. American Thoracic Society, 2020 Mazur P, Kosinski S, Podsiadlo P, et al.: Meert et al. Upon arrival in resus, she had a core temperature of 27.3⁰C C and remained pulseless. Moler, Frank W.,

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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. References Lulla A, et al.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As such, on July 20, 2020, VACEP, MSV, and VHHA sued Virgnia DMAS, the Medicaid Program Director, Cheryl Roberts, and CMS in Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, et al., Maryland enacted the first “prudent layperson standard” (PLP) in state law in 1993 (see related timeline).

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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). Carsten L, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2010.11.037.

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NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A study was performed evaluating the relationship between burnout and job-related demands/resources among emergency medical services (EMS) professionals (Crowe, 2020). Campos et al) Facing highly stressful and critical situations is one of the core risk factors for EMS. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. Ernest, E.

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Handtevy

MAY 10, 2024

In the fast-paced world of emergency medical services (EMS), precision in pediatric medication dosing can mean the difference between life and death. Survey Insights Post-Handtevy: 96% of ALS clinicians use Handtevy Mobile.

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education.

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High Performance EMS

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Emergency medical services across the country are reporting employee turn-over rates of around a quarter of their staff annually. Figure 2 Sample data demonstrating ALS (green) and BLS (blue) call volume comparisons by hour-of-the-day and day-of-the-week.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

Emergency Medical Journal [Internet] 2022;39;52-56. Available from: [link] Dixon-Woods M, Baker R, Charles K, et al. Culture and behaviour in the English National Health Service: overview of lessons from a large multimethod study. Fnais N, Soobiah C, Chen MH, et al. Keller S, Yule S, Zagarese V, et al.

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EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) presents an exciting and challenging career path for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics looking to apply their skills and expertise in high-risk law enforcement environments.

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