The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 22, 2023

Jeff Jarvis is the Chief Medical Officer and System Medical Director for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority in Fort Worth, Texas, also known as MedStar. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Emergency Medical Services found her apneic and pulseless. She was intubated at the scene and transported to your ED, with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed en route. Despite good quality CPR, there is no ROSC. Despite good quality CPR, there is no ROSC. C and remained pulseless. a) Give IV K+?

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

More Than Emergencies Beyond the sirens and emergency situations, EMTs contribute significantly to their communities. They often engage in public education, teaching CPR and first aid, and participating in health and wellness fairs. Better Together Teamwork is fundamental in the world of emergency medical services.

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

But the healthcare industry can be cloaked in mystery when you are trying to start that career – especially if you’re considering a career in emergency medical services. The CPR course typically takes 4 to 8 hours to complete. Indeed there are, as the next step you have to take revolves around certification.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). Benzonatate Exposure Trends and Adverse Events. Vet Hum Toxicol.

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