Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tintinalli, et al. First aid and treatment of minor burns.” References: Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 9e Tintinalli JE, Ma O, Yealy DM, Meckler GD, Stapczynski J, Cline DM, Thomas SH. Wiktor, Arek, and David Richards. Treatment of Minor Thermal Burns.” 2020, [link] Hudspith J, Rayatt S.

ED 246

ED E-9-1-1 First Aid OR 246

EMDocs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In: Marx JA, Hockenberger RS, Biros MH, et al., Heated debates: Hot-water immersion or ice packs as first aid for cnidarian envenomations? Impact of scyphozoan venoms on human health and current first aid options for Stings. Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 9e. McGraw Hill; 2020.

First Aid 105

First Aid ED OR ALS 105

EMDocs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

References 1) Liu D, Ahmet A, Ward L, et al. 6) Wyckoff MH, Greif R, Morley PT, et al. 7) Gibbison B, López-López JA, Higgins JP, et al. 7) Gibbison B, López-López JA, Higgins JP, et al. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Blackman MR, et al., Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2013;9(1):30. Published 2013 Aug 15. Circulation.

ED 109

ED Life Support Advanced Life Support CPR 109

Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 17, 2023

doi:10.4103/0974-2700.43190 Venomous snake bites: Symptoms & first aid. Available from: [link] Correa JA, Fallon SC, Cruz AT, et al. Sarkar S, Sinha R, Chaudhury AR, et al. J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2008;1(2):97-105. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Published June 28, 2021. Accessed March 13, 2023.

Frozen Plasma 130

Frozen Plasma Plasma First Aid OR 130

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR. After three years of curriculum development and testing, the Red Cross launched a package of courses that includes BLS, ALS, and PALS training with certification in 2019.

Life Support 74

Life Support BLS Advanced Life Support CPR 74

EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This equipment ranges from basic first aid supplies to sophisticated devices like defibrillators, oxygen therapy units, and advanced airway management tools. EMTs are often the first responders to an emergency, providing essential life-saving measures and stabilizing patients before they are transported to hospitals.

EMT 98

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Stredder et al, Archives of Disease in Childhood 2016 we see that 58% were not asked about triggers, 30% were not asked about duration and, importantly for risk stratification, 59% were not asked for a family history of cardiac disease. Where there are a number of unexplained deaths, start to be more critical about what this could mean.

ALS 98

ALS ED OR CPR 98