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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JANUARY 1, 2022
Date: December 21st, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Howard “Howie” Mell began his career as a firefighter / paramedic in Chicago. He became double board certified in Emergency Medicine (EM) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Reference: Grotta JC et al. Reference: Grotta JC et al. Reference: Grotta JC et al.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
OCTOBER 22, 2022
Date: October 18th, 2022 Reference: Moore et al. Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN). Date: October 18th, 2022 Reference: Moore et al. Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN).
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EMS 12-Lead
JUNE 20, 2022
David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review provided by Dr. Steve Smith @SmithECGblog I was conducting QA/QI on two very recent cases and was struck by the uniqueness of both. He called 911, and EMS crews subsequently found him diaphoretic and vomiting. A 12 Lead ECG was recorded.
NVFC
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Committees Meetings Many NVFC committees met during the fall meeting, along with the Council’s EMS/Rescue Section. During a special election, Reid Vaughan (AL) was elected to the position of Second Vice Chair, and Joseph Maruca (MA) was elected to the Executive Committee. The following are the fall meeting highlights.
EMS 12-Lead
AUGUST 22, 2022
References Chiale, P. Overdrive prolongation of refractoriness and fatigue in the early stages of human bundle branch disease. JACC, Vol 23, No 3; 724-32. Friedman, M., Transient unexpected improvement of AV conduction: What is the mechanism? Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, 6(3), 182-83. Saini, A., Circulation, Vol 137, No 11, 1192-94.
EMS 12-Lead
MAY 20, 2022
David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review and commentary by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @SmithECGblog It is early-summer, approximately 1330 hours, no cloud cover overhead, and 86 degrees with high humidity. A 59 y/o Female calls 911 for crushing chest discomfort and difficulty breathing.
EMS 12-Lead
APRIL 2, 2022
David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Expert commentary provided by Dr. Ken Grauer CASE 1 An 82 y/o Male called 911 for sudden onset dizziness while at rest. 4] Baranchuk, A, et al. Upon arrival he was found alert and oriented, and without gross distress. 2] Surawicz, B. 3] Smith, S.
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