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CMS Updates GADCS User Guide | Feb 29 Office Hours

American Ambulance Association

Dear Ground Ambulance Providers and Suppliers, Starting January 1, 2024, selected ground ambulance organizations in Year 3 and Year 4 are required to report cost, utilization, revenue, and other information to CMS. Organizations that […] The post CMS Updates GADCS User Guide | Feb 29 Office Hours appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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TIRBO 54: Documenting POCUS studies

Critical Care Scenarios

How to document your ultrasound findings. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! How to document your ultrasound findings. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!

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JEMS | Adapting to Survive EMS Workplace Shortages, Part I

American Ambulance Association

From the Journal of Emergency Medical Services on February 1, 2024 Why are females and individuals who identify as Black, indigenous and/or People of Color underrepresented in EMS? Knolan Rawlins, […] The post JEMS | Adapting to Survive EMS Workplace Shortages, Part I appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Comparing Dentures, Bridges, And Implants For Replacing Missing Teeth

Paramedics World

Few things in the world can get you down like losing your teeth does. You lose your smile, become self-conscious, and might even lose your confidence in the process. Not… The post Comparing Dentures, Bridges, And Implants For Replacing Missing Teeth appeared first on Paramedics World.

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HHS/ASPR Project ECHO Clinical Readiness Rounds are Returning

American Ambulance Association

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Project ECHO have launched this program designed to create peer-to-peer learning […] The post HHS/ASPR Project ECHO Clinical Readiness Rounds are Returning appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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REBEL Core Cast 117.0 – Infections of Pregnancy

REBEL EM

Take Home Points Infections are a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Prompt recognition is critical in management. Most infectious processes will require admission and close observation for improvement or decompensation. REBEL Core Cast 117.0 – Infections of Pregnancy Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Urinary Tract Infection/Pyelonephritis Epidemiology: Occurs in as many as 15% of pregnant women and between 20-40% of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria will

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Policy Playbook: Labor Actions and Unionization in Healthcare

EMDocs

Author: Ryan Leone, MSc, Medical Student at Columbia University // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) What’s the issue? Across several sectors, labor strikes and unionization were prominent throughout the last year. Despite a plateau in overall union membership of around 10% in 2023 1 , major labor actions shook the U.S. and gained national attention, including high-profile strikes by the United Auto Workers (UAW), the Screen Actors Guild – American F

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 94: GLP-1 Agonist Complications

EMDocs

Today on the emDOCs cast with Jess Pelletier and Brit Long, we discuss the GLP-1 agonist craze, complications, and medication compounding. Episode 94: GLP-1 Agonist Complications Background: GLP-1 agonists are used for weight loss and diabetes; include the following: Semaglutide (Wegovy) GLP-1 agonist FDA approved for weight loss by SQ injection Liraglutide (Saxenda) GLP-1 agonist FDA approved for weight loss by SQ injection Semaglutide (Ozempic) GLP-1 agonist FDA approved for type 2 diabetes by

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Emergency Evidence Updates – December 2023

The Bottom Line

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

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Testicular torsion

Don't Forget the Bubbles

I have long been fascinated by testicles. My first real encounter with the healthcare system took place when I was about seven years old and had to go into hospital for an orchidopexy, so I can empathize with all the young people who come through our emergency department with acute testicular pain. This week, NCEPOD (National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcomes and Death) produced a much-anticipated report on how we manage acute testicular torsion in young people.