The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN). Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN). Background: We have covered Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCAs) many, many times on the SGEM.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 2, 2019

JAMA 2018 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a physician assistant practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty […] The post SGEM#247: Supraglottic Airways Gonna Save You for an OHCA? Key to survival is high-quality CPR and early defibrillation.

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EMS 12-Lead

MARCH 19, 2023

David Didlake Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Firefighter / Paramedic (Ret) @DidlakeDW Expert contribution by Dr Robert Herman @RobertHermanMD @PowerfulMedical (Chief Medical Officer) An adult male called 911 for new-onset epigastric burning. To which the lead paramedic replied, “Not cardiac; his symptoms are atypical.

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EMS 12-Lead

AUGUST 22, 2022

We can, therefore, put down the defibrillation pads, set aside the amiodarone, and look further at the ECG. Paradoxically, though, the third green arrow identifies a QRS that is more narrow than the RBBB complexes surrounding it. Question 2: What explains the conduction abnormalities?

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First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

These brave individuals—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics—rely not only on their training and dedication but also on the support they receive from their communities. For instance, donations can fund thermal imaging cameras that allow firefighters to see through smoke and locate individuals in burning buildings.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

It’s a stepping stone to becoming a paramedic , nurse, or even doctor. EMTs often work in pairs or as part of a larger team, including paramedics, firefighters, and police officers. They learn to operate sophisticated life-saving tools, from defibrillators to advanced airway management devices.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

Recognizing the Difference Between EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) — that’s the leading certification agency in the U.S. Advanced EMT: Advanced EMTs have higher level assessment skills and are permitted to administer about 20 different medications depending on their state license.

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