Peter Canning

JANUARY 27, 2025

When I started as a paramedic in Hartford in January of 1995, I was given a 100-page protocol book to memorize. There were fewer than 50 protocols in the book, along with pages for 24 medications and 8 procedures. The book was approved by the two largest hospitals in Hartford.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The knowledge that within each beautiful book are words, illustrations, and photographs from which I can learn so much. I gently run my fingers over the front cover of a book that I know my daughter will like. But what if we made this conversation about books instead of movies? Turning it over, I scan the back. Role models.

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ALiEM

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Available from: [link] www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430974/ Group A Strep Infection. References Nardi NM, Schaefer TJ. Updated 2023 Jul 31]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Group a Strep Infection.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Please accept this PDF book of Season#3. There are now close to 35,000 subscribers and the SGEM is translated into four […] The post SGEM Xtra: Every Day I Write the Book – SGEM Season#3 first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Please accept this PDF book of Season#3.

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EMCrit Project

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In many countries, pulmonary and critical care are commonly bundled together. Consequently, a single person will often be responsible for both inpatient ICU management as well as inpatient pulmonary consultation. Honestly, I have some doubts about whether this is an ideal system.

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ALiEM

JULY 22, 2023

Read the series Buy the print book! This “gentle pressure” technique allows the clinician to gauge how much positive pressure to administer to minimize the risk of fluid extravasation. Interested in Other Tricks of the Trade?

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Peter Canning

DECEMBER 9, 2023

If you have enjoyed my blog over the years, please considered buying some of my books this Christmas, either as gifts or to read yourself. Johns Hopkins Press is holding a big sale on my book Killing Season: A Paramedic’s Dispatches from the Font Lines of the Opioid Epidemic. All books are available on Kindle. Only $6.95

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 9, 2024

Brian is the host of the amazing CBC show White Coat Black Art and has authored several great books. One of the best books he wrote was called The Power of Kindness – Why Empathy is Essential in Everyday Life. Be Kind: One more super important thing that you should consider as part of your EM philosophy is to be kind.

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REBEL EM

APRIL 9, 2024

Her new book, MicroSkills : Small Actions, Big Impact is forthcoming from HarperCollins in 2024. Rezaie, MD (Twitter/X: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL EM Book Club – MicroSkills appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R.

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JEMS

MARCH 27, 2025

Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, “101 Stress-Busting Tips For First Responders,” reprinted with permission by the author. Introduction: 101 Stress Management Tips Not acknowledging stress in […]

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FOAMfrat

AUGUST 1, 2023

We're excited to announce our new EMT Pharmacology book! In this book, we're coving: Oxygen Albuterol and Atrovent Epinephrine Aspirin Nitroglycerin Naloxone Oral Glucose Gel and Glucagon + Flashcards in the back! This book is for students, EMTs, and paramedics who want an in-depth review of EMT medications! The FOAMfrat Team

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Unitek EMT

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The importance of reading books in the pursuit of excellence as an EMT. EMTs are entrusted with providing immediate medical care in critical situations, necessitating a comprehensive […] The post 25 Books Every EMT Should Read appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ACEP has recently partnered with Ivy Clinicians to create ACEP Open Book, the core of which is a survey of employers about their practices and characteristics. For those looking to find more information about specific emergency departments, Open Book will grant all ACEP members free access to Ivy Clinicians’ platform. P201200 (letter).

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ALiEM

MAY 24, 2023

Read the series Buy the print book! Cutting off the zipper between the teeth (blue dots) and advancing the zipper body (yellow arrow) Figure 3. Freed zipper body Interested in Other Tricks of the Trade? References Leslie SW, Sajjad H, Taylor RS. Penile Zipper and Ring Injuries. Updated 2023 Mar 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet].

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Course Hotel: Hampton Inn Bulverde Texas Hill Country (Email Alison.McCully@hiscentre.com for Corporate Booking Link). . • Breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided on site Start time: 0745 End time: ~1600 *Please note: In the event the course does not have full enrollment the number of cadavers may be reduced, between 8 and 12 specimens.

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High Performance EMS

MAY 11, 2023

I am pleased to announce the availability of my latest paperback book. The foundational concept that drove the development of this book is that any agency who responds to emergency requests from the public needs to thoughtfully consider where their resources are located when they are not actively engaged on a call.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

MARCH 9, 2021

Thomas Friedman’s book The World Is Flat is an exploration of how globalization and modern communications technology have changed the world. Our emergency care systems entered the pandemic on decidedly bumpy terrain; can we use technology and innovation to flatten and protect them—to make them more resilient?

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This Podcast Will Kill You

APRIL 23, 2024

The TPWKY book club is back in action, and we’re thrilled to be starting this season’s reading journey with Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens , reproductive rights advocate, Associate Professor in the University of Connecticut history department , and award-winning author of Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology.

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First 10 EM

AUGUST 12, 2024

The concept of a “deepity” was, I believe, coined by Daniel Dennet in his great book “Intuition pumps and other tools for thinking”. He says, “a deepity is a proposition that seems both important and true – and profound – but achieves this effect by being ambiguous.

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Critical Care Scenarios

JUNE 14, 2020

The book Buy the new textbook (Bryan edited, Brandon authored a chapter) here or on Amazon: Concepts in Surgical Critical Care, First Edition ed.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 27, 2019

Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein wrote a book on the nudge theory. The book is called Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness. It’s a great book to put on your reading list. The authors discuss psychologic and behavioral economics research to support active engineering of choice architecture.

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Peter Canning

MARCH 25, 2025

The young man told her then I had written some books about being a paramedic that she should read. She didn’t know I had written books. I told her about them briefly, and she smiled at me, but she didnt write down my name or the names of the books. Eat pizza or read a book. It really hit the spot.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 2, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: May 26th, 2018 This is a SGEM Xtra book review. display_podcast] Date: May 26th, 2018 This is a SGEM Xtra book review. He is the host of CBC radio show White Coat Black Art and the author of the bestselling books The Night Shift and the Secret language of Doctors.

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First 10 EM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The First10EM monthly wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 30, 2018

He is the host of the CBC radio show White Coat Black Art and the author of the bestselling books The Night Shift and the Secret Language of Doctors. Dr. Goldman had a fantastic new book published in 2018 called The Power of Kindness : Why Empathy is Essential in Everyday Life.

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First 10 EM

DECEMBER 4, 2023

There have been 453 blog posts to date, and I am getting very close to having written 1 million words in total, or the equivalent of 20 average length nonfiction books. First10EM is wrapping up its 9th year in existence.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 5, 2018

There are comic book super heroes that are physicians. Thor the god of thunder was transformed into a physician named Donald Blake in the earlier comic book series? Background: Working in the emergency department is very tough. Sometimes it feels like it would take super human strength and skills to finish a shift.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

A better option is to try kindness as outlined in the excellent book by Dr. Brian Goldman. We discussed Brian’s book on the SGEM Xtra called Don’t Give Up – The Power of Kindness. Rudeness does not need to be part of medicine.

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EMCrit Project

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian Johnson talks about his new book, Arete EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

New ACEP Resource Encourages Employer Transparency, Information Sharing ACEP Open Book, developed with Ivy Clinicians, is a new tool for emergency physicians that uncovers employer practices and shares important information to help every emergency physician make the career decisions best for them. Learn more at openbook.acep.org.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Louis and co-wrote the book on “Evidence-Based Emergency Care: Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Rules”. Chris Carpenter was booked to attend the Top Gun long weekend but COVID had other ideas. You can click on this LINK to see the performance. He tested positive a few days before the extravaganza.

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First 10 EM

MARCH 31, 2024

The First10EM monthly wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month.

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First 10 EM

MAY 31, 2024

The First10EM monthly wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month.

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First 10 EM

APRIL 30, 2024

The First10EM monthly wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month.

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First 10 EM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The First10EM monthly (or I guess seasonal this time) wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month.

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First 10 EM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The First10EM monthly wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month. This is the first edition of a new, recurrent post format.

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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Listen Now: [link] Learn More: AchievingEquityin EMS Care and Patient Outcomes ThroughQuality Management Systems: A Position Statement American Sirens (Chief Moon's book) As always THANK YOU for listening. The enduring legacy of Freedom House in modern prehospital care.

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