The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Date: February 7, 2023 Reference: Cheskes et al. Date: February 7, 2023 Reference: Cheskes et al. Research interests include simulation-based assessment, transport medicine, and critical care analgesia. One issue that has not been covered on the SGEM is pad placement and double sequential external defibrillation.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 2, 2020

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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ED Ambulance Medical Transportation EMS 100

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

His family calls 911, and he is transported to the ED. 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? Initial BP is 220/110.

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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.

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Critical Care Medical Transportation CPR EMS 52