REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Rezaie, MD (Twitter: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL Cast Book Club Episode 4 — The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. Simply put, flow is the peak of human performance, maximum focus with maximum responsiveness, an optimal state of consciousness.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The last few years have been a tumultuous time for the emergency medicine (EM) specialty, especially as it pertains to our workforce. ACEP is identifying and addressing the factors harming the EM job marketplace through advocacy work while also developing new resources. The EM job market’s lack of transparency is especially striking.

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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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ALiEM

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Case A patient arrives via EMS from the bus station complaining of fever, vomiting, and back pain. Our experience: It was not long ago that we instructed our staff that: ‘COWS >8, give ’em 8 (mg of buprenorphine).’ 2023 [book]. They report insufflating ‘a bundle’ of tranq dope per day. 2023 Aug 1;89(2):231.

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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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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Title: Remembering Freedom House: A Legacy in EMS Join us for a special episode of the Prehospital Emergency Care (PEC) Podcast as we delve into the rich history and enduring legacy of Freedom House. Hamid will share their personal insights and reflections, highlighting the pivotal role Freedom House played in shaping modern EMS.

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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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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

During the resuscitation, a relative of the patient you have been treating named Rudy makes a derogatory/rude comment about Emergency Medicine (EM) staff. A better option is to try kindness as outlined in the excellent book by Dr. Brian Goldman. Background: Unfortunately, rudeness is a problem that is rife in medicine.

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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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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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FirstWatch

MAY 2, 2024

EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman Mike Taigman ran his first emergency medical services (EMS) call on November 4, 1974. In the following 50 years, he has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to the improvement of EMS and healthcare that has left an indelible mark on the industry. He truly is a visionary,” says Stout.

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FirstWatch

MAY 2, 2024

EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman Mike Taigman ran his first emergency medical services (EMS) call on November 4, 1974. In the following 50 years, he has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to the improvement of EMS and healthcare that has left an indelible mark on the industry. This recognition is well-deserved.”

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FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 2, 2023

He is a career paramedic and professor with a particular interest in advancing and studying the EMS profession. He has recently co-authored a book on hypnotic states and their relation to EMS. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bram Duffee. He also recently released a study on stress effects on paramedics.

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The Overrun Podcast

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

We had an amazing talk with Chief John Moon, (ret) of Pittsburgh EMS and Freedom House Ambulance, one of the first paramedics in the United States. Peter Safar and Dr. Nancy Caroline, (yes, THAT Dr. Caroline) Freedom House showed that timely EMS intervention contributed to improved outcomes.

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FOAMfrat

MAY 19, 2024

Many of us grew up in the age of EMS, which emphasized the need to memorize everything. During the consultation, the physician medical director advised that she had no additional orders or direction at the present time, as the EMS care for PDCD is largely supportive. Think about the man who wrote the book, bound it, and sold it.

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The Overrun

MARCH 27, 2022

I apologize in advance to Sebastian Junger and his excellent book, The Perfect Storm. If you’ve read it or seen the movie with Mark Wahlberg; (and you should read the book), you know it’s about a combination of circumstances that come together in an unprecedented way to cause devastation. Kind of like observing EMS from a distance.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 29, 2018

Am J EM 2018 Guest Skeptics: Dr. Robert Edmonds is an emergency physician in the US Air Force in Virginia. Am J EM 2018 Guest Skeptics: Dr. Robert Edmonds is an emergency physician in the US Air Force in Virginia. [display_podcast] Date: June 20th, 2018 Reference: Fox LM et al. Reference: Fox LM et al.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 10, 2021

Dr. Carpenter also wrote the book on diagnostic testing and clinical decision rules. Suneel is also the inaugural Research Lead for the EM Researchers of Niagara, which is a novel community-based EM research group within Niagara region, Canada. Reference: Musey et al.

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Ambulance Driver Files

MAY 31, 2023

One of the most egregious disservices to EMS students is what passes for medicolegal education in EMT or Paramedic school. Far too often, students are subjected to myth, dogma and outright b t from instructors who have at best a superficial understanding of the subject, most of whom have never had their lessons taught or vetted.

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Medic Mindset

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Kevin Hazzard reads 2 chapters from his latest book, American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became American’s First Paramedics. Freedom House EMS is EMS’ origin story. Thank you, iSimulate!

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Medic Mindset

AUGUST 21, 2022

Kevin Hazzard reflects on a TV show which is based on a book called “ 5 Days at Memorial ” by Sheri Fink. They were discussing his book “ 1000 Naked Strangers ” where he recounts memories from working for Grady EMS in Atlanta for over a decade. Kevin has been referenced many times on Medic Mindset.

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The Overrun Podcast

MARCH 4, 2020

The book that defines the thought process behind gestalt: [link] The HEART score for cardiac risk stratification: [link] 1st 10EM does a really great job breaking studies down for us in the FOAMed world; check them out explaining the Oliver paper: [link] Wang, et. It's been termed a hunch, a gut instinct; but it's much more than that.

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The Overrun Podcast

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Ginger is a paramedic and EMS educator who focuses on how to improve EMS education and how to progress the profession of EMS. How we learn and how we teach are principles that we don’t discuss enough in EMS. We also talk about a few books that might change your practice, or how you think. How do you learn?

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 18, 2024

appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. to 0.97; p = 0.02 Length of ICU Stay 906 patients Prehospital Abx: 300 pts No Prehospital Abx: 606 pts Pooled Mean Difference 0.11; 95% CI -1.85 to 2.07; p = 0.91 to 12.33; p = 0.26

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 4, 2025

The specialty, he said, spoke to his interest in surgery and EMS in a way that family medicine did not. A closer look, though, also shows the technology of the daya bulky, two-way radio for communicating with EMS, metal gurneys, glass saline bottles, and portable ECG monitors the size of a small shopping cart.

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The Overrun Podcast

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Kevin Hazzard is a paramedic and author who wrote the book A Thousand Naked Strangers , detailing his time as a ground paramedic in Atlanta. It's a story about perseverance, grace under pressure, and dignity that every EMS clinician should read. He's back with a new story, one that you absolutely need to read.

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FEMinEM

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Navy prior to starting medical school and pursuing a career as an emergency medicine (EM) physician. Few of us would thrive in EM if we did not have some sense of the value of teamwork. Lastly, our environment in EM relies on clear and effective communication—often when stakes are highest. volume, cadence, tone, etc.).

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 13, 2021

The guest skeptic for SGEM#201 was Dr. Chris Carpenter, who literally wrote the book on diagnostic accuracy of clinical decision instruments in the ED with Dr. Jesse Pines. This article was covered on the SGEM with EM Nerd Dr. Rory Spiegel. Dr. Perry did publish a prospective implementation of the Ottawa SAH Rule ( Stroke 2019 ).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This was written by Magnus Nossen, from Norway, with comments and additions by Smith A 50 something smoker with no previous medical hx contacted EMS due to acute onset chest pain. Upon EMS arrival the patient appeared acutely ill and complained of chest pain. An ECG was recorded immediately and is shown below. Is there OMI?

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ESO

JULY 16, 2024

The EMS industry is bombarded with incredible amounts of information on a regular basis in the form of ePCR reports and dispatch data. Book a Demo The post The Transformative Power of Good Data appeared first on ESO. Want a more in-depth look on how the power of data can improve your agency’s impact?

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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

APRIL 12, 2019

Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast Small-batch: Paramedic Education Requirements "A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge." How much education should EMS providers be required to attain? Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones More paramedic education is always beneficial.

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EM Didactic

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

I cleared my DNB EM Practical Exam and with that, I have successfully completed my Post Graduation in Emergency Medicine. Most of you are likely to belong to the above mentioned group, given the current political debacle and bureaucracy trends in EM in our country, which hopefully will change in years to come. It is quite a lot.

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The Overrun

JANUARY 23, 2023

I’ve read all his books, seen him live, and watched all of his series. In his book, Kitchen Confidential , he talks about the business of cooking food a lot like colleagues I know talk about EMS. In one of the better parts of this book, he shares with you a typical day of his from waking up to end. Kind of like EMS.

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EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 2, 2022

So, when I first began teaching ECGs and writing my books (in the early 1980s) — I decided to synthesize my impressions of the literature into what I felt (e.g. Ken Grauer I’ll preface this by saying that IF you were to ask 10 expert cardiologists — I bet you’d get at least 5 different answers! This simply does NOT “look” like a simple LAHB.

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EMS 20/20

JULY 24, 2024

For the first time ever, Chris and Spencer will be squaring off to see who can pass the test the best as the guys test one another using the 100 Patient Scenarios book by Master Your Medics! Check out the masteryourmedics.com bookstore and get a copy of the 100 Patient Scenarios Book today!

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REBEL EM

MARCH 13, 2024

Annie Duke, a former World Series of Poker champion, details s ome of the psychology of decision making in the high-risk gambling in her book, Thinking in Bets. In poker, important decisions must be made quickly in the midst of extreme uncertainty and repeated in rapid succession with each new hand. Also, don’t forget to like and subscribe!

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Paramedic Training Spot

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A committee of EMS experts composed the questions on the NREMT examination with approximately 85% of the questions relating to adults and 15% relating to children in one of the five categories mentioned above. For this reason, many students find it beneficial to study from a number of resources written by a variety of authors.

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