The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JANUARY 13, 2024
Reference: Snyder BD, Van Dyke MR, Walker RG, et al. Chris Root is an EMS fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health […] The post SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.
First Responder Wellness
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
by: Nancy Ryba Panza, PhD, ABPP At First Responder Wellness we specialize in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Given the high propensity for police officers to be exposed to such events, it is not surprising that we see a higher rate of PTSD in officers than in the general population (Lewis-Schroeder et al.,
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EMS 12-Lead
MAY 15, 2024
In this call, paramedics arrived on scene to find a patient apneic and pulseless with CPR in progress by first responders (AED had an unknown unshockable rhythm). After 13 minutes of ALS resuscitation, pulses were palpated indicating a return of spontaneous circulation. Epinephrine administered intravenously.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MAY 21, 2017
[display_podcast] Date: May 19th, 2017 Reference: Willman et al. He is also the host of EMToxCast and gave a talk at the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine Annual Retreat […] The post SGEM#179: Chase the Dragon and Naloxone first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Reference: Willman et al.
First Responders Foundation
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The First Responders Foundation is honored to be inducting Maker’s Mark & Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits into the Ancient Order of the National Society of St. Rob’s mission is to ensure every drop of Maker’s Mark is made the same way as the first drop while meeting the world’s ever-increasing demand.
Chicago EMT Training
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first responders! A quick breakdown on the differences between an EMT-B(asic) and an EMT-P(aramedic) Basic Life Support (BLS) vs Advanced Life Support (ALS) So there it is. A good paramedic is a good basic first. Don't get me wrong, an EMT-Bs can do A LOT.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JANUARY 19, 2019
Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. Naloxone is the specific treatment for opioid overdoses and is becoming widely available to first responders of all sorts (Police, Fire, First Aiders, lay people and EMS). Reference: Clemency et al.
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