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SGEM#392: Shock Me – Double Sequential or Vector Change for OHCAs with Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: February 7, 2023 Reference: Cheskes et al. Date: February 7, 2023 Reference: Cheskes et al. Reference: Cheskes et al. Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation. Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation. Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation.

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Implementing Ultrasound w/ Allen Wolfe

FOAMfrat

Establishing, measuring, and achieving a minimum proficiency standard with point-of-care ultrasound among clinicians in an air medical transport program. Air Medical Journal, 43(4), 367. Prehospital point-of-care ultrasound: A transformative technology. SAGE open medicine, 8, 2050312120932706. link] Beckl, R., Carrera, K.

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SGEM#291: Who’s Gonna Drive you to…the ED – with Lights & Sirens?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: April 24th, 2020 Reference: Watanabe et al. Date: April 24th, 2020 Reference: Watanabe et al. This means the intervention is likely unhelpful for the patient in many transports. Reference: Watanabe et al. Is Use of Warning Lights and Sirens Associated With Increased Risk of Ambulance Crashes?

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Medical Malpractice Insights: Excellent documentation supports standard of care and avoids lawsuit

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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? That is a judgement call, not negligence, but our documentation must support our choice.

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Article Bites #47: Appropriate Air Medical Utilization

NAEMSP

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.