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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ED EMS OR 73

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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ALS Emergency Department OR EMS 130

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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Emergency Department EMS OR 130

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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Emergency Department EMS ED OR 98

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. The reality is, nothing could be farther from the truth!

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E-9-1-1 ALS Emergency Department EMT 98

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. With the guidance of Dr. 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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EMS Ambulance Paramedic OR 52

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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ED Emergency Department Ambulance CPR 52

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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Emergency Department ALS ED EMS 100

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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EMS EMT EMT Emergency Transportation 52

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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OR 40

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. Reference: Post et al. Reference: Post et al.

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ALS Emergency Department ED OR 100

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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EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 40

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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Paramedic EMS OR 52

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. The patient is unstable.

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Defibrillator OR Coronary EMS 133

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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EMS ALS OR 52

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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Paramedic EMS ED OR 52

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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Paramedic EMS OR 52

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.

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EMS Ambulance OR ED 52

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. Upon arrival he was found alert and oriented, and without gross distress. He denied difficulty breathing, epigastric pain, or chest discomfort. Figure 1-2. Is it LBBB, or LAFB?

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ALS STEMI Coronary OR 130

FOAMfrat

MAY 17, 2024

EMS providers in the future may even encounter this technology in the field, although in my personal opinion, we are still quite a few years away from this becoming a regular occurrence outside of the hospital environment. ECMO is rapidly becoming a popular therapy, with more and more hospitals and institutions establishing ECMO programs.

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Life Support OR ALS EMS 98

FOAMfrat

MARCH 4, 2025

Manifestations You might be asking yourself why Im writing about eating disorders, considering the rarity of EMS responses to them. While eating disorders dont necessarily prompt a call or request for 911, complications from them can create the need for EMS assessment and intervention.

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Ambulance ALS OR EMS 95

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. How sure are you? Think back to the last time someone asked you a difficult question regarding a patient on shift. How sure were you about your decision?

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NARCAN Overdose Emergency Department EMS 58

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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Paramedic EMT EMT EMS 52

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. So, how can you ensure your organization is making the most of its data?

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EMS OR 52

EMT Training Station

APRIL 5, 2023

With this in mind, it’s essential to show our appreciation and support for these incredible individuals. From practical tools and gadgets to thoughtful tokens of appreciation, these carefully-selected gifts are guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of the life-saving professional in your life.

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EMT EMT Paramedic OR 52

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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BLS EMS OR ICU 40

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. The computer must be 95% certain of your competency in each category for a student to pass the exam.

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EMT EMT Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician 52

Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each state has their own challenges, as well as guidelines and laws, to practicing as an EMT, although with the National Registry becoming the norm, EMS will soon have similar protocols throughout the nation. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that EMT’s became certified, and by 1973, the modern day EMS system was established across the country.

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EMT EMT EMR Emergency Medical Technician 52

EMS 20/20

APRIL 10, 2024

Do you pass it up or go by the book? Do you pass it up or go by the book? Listen to this week's episode and see if the Turtles go rogue or following the teachings of Master Splinter. So what do you do when the nearest "appropriate" hospital is actually the lair of the Shredder?

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OR 40

EMS 20/20

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In a bid to clench the win, Chris navigates a chest pain call from the Master Your Medics 100 Patient Scenarios Book! In a bid to clench the win, Chris navigates a chest pain call from the Master Your Medics 100 Patient Scenarios Book! Can he put up a strong enough performance and force Spencer to enjoy Dutch Bros? VOTE ON INSTAGRAM!

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OR 40

EMT City

JULY 8, 2023

I usually do so good on tests, and every test in my EMS course I felt surprised by how well I did, I had to wrestle through a lot of self doubt, but at the end, I felt a lot more ready for this test. I went into it feeling over confident I think, I FELT really prepared with my knowledge of materials, but I guess that theory was proven false.

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EMS OR 52

FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 28, 2023

I'm currently a board-certified cardiovascular perfusionist and maintain my paramedic certifications, working part-time at a local EMS agency. What is Sweep? You may have heard this term in reference to medicine, or you may just be familiar with what your parents had you doing to help around the house when you were younger. Okay, easy enough.

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Life Support Paramedic CPR OR 52

Handtevy

MARCH 14, 2018

911 is called and EMS professionals are 7 minutes away. The answer is found in how the brain processes different types of information, a topic beautifully written about by Dr. Daniel Kahneman in his best-selling book, Thinking Fast and Slow. The question is why?

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CPR Epinephrine Critical Care EMS 52

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Start reading the book and studying the material a few weeks before class begins and review any notes from prior sessions. Keeping up with courses will give you a well-rounded understanding of EMS principles and may even help unlock new advancement possibilities down the line.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

Paramedic Training Spot

MARCH 29, 2018

Upon discovering how many EMT textbooks are out there – all of which have slight differences of opinion on certain matters – many EMT students panic and wonder if their course is using the right book. Whatever book your course is using will prepare you well for the NREMT exam. The answer is a resounding yes.

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EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 52

Peter Canning

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The man’s hair is long and unmatted, his blue jeans are muddy and his books are wrapped with duct tape. As I approach, I see he has the ambu bag out and is providing ventilations to a man who is dusky with agonal respirations. Good job,” I say to the young EMT. Thought I’d check behind the dumpster,” he says. You found him.”

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Overdose BLS EMT EMT 52

The Overrun

APRIL 19, 2021

As they told the story, a couple conversations with the director of EMS, the medical director, and the clinical management, and the student was gone. But was their success in EMS because of me being tough, or was it because they were fundamentally excellent, passionate people? I had a reputation as a tough preceptor. That was it.

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