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. Concluding Thoughts Integrating ultrasound into EMS practice is fraught with challenges but undeniably rewarding. Ralston, D.

Emergency Medical Services 64

Emergency Medical Services Medical Transportation EMS ALS 64

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 2, 2020

Date: April 24th, 2020 Reference: Watanabe et al. A Contemporary Analysis Using National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) Data. Date: April 24th, 2020 Reference: Watanabe et al. A Contemporary Analysis Using National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) Data. Reference: Watanabe et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine.

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ED Ambulance Medical Transportation EMS 100

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The family consults an attorney who has the records reviewed by an EM expert before filing a lawsuit. What is the fascination with air medical transport when ground transport can be accomplished quicker with fewer transfer/handoff points – especially al 2:30 AM – even though it did not affect the outcome?

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Medical Transportation ED EMS OR 105

NAEMSP

MARCH 5, 2024

Article Summary by Sarah Fabiano, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Lyng JW, Braithwaite S, Abraham H, et al. Appropriate air medical services utilization and recommendations for integration of air medical services resources into the EMS system of care: a joint position statement and resource document of NAEMSP, ACEP, and AMPA.

Critical Care 52

Critical Care Medical Transportation CPR EMS 52