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CMS Begins Notifications to Ground Ambulance Providers that Failed to Submit Cost Data

American Ambulance Association

The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has learned that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has started to send notices to ground ambulance providers that missed their deadline to […] The post CMS Begins Notifications to Ground Ambulance Providers that Failed to Submit Cost Data appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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What Are the Most Common Causes of Upper Airway Obstruction?

SSCOR

Airway obstructions are common. The prevalence and type of airway obstruction varies with age. Children younger than four are more vulnerable to choking-related upper airway obstructions, while adults commonly experience airway obstruction caused by complications from smoking. First responders will inevitably encounter a wide variety of airway obstructions and must be prepared to promptly respond to each with appropriate medical care.

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OSHA Proposed Rule Impact Survey

American Ambulance Association

Attention EMS Leaders! We are reaching out to gather your insights on the potential financial impact of the recent OSHA Proposed Rule concerning health and safety requirements in the EMS […] The post OSHA Proposed Rule Impact Survey appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Tonics, Tinctures and Toxicology: Naturopathy

EMOttawa

In the pursuit of holistic health and wellness, individuals often turn to naturopathy as a beacon of alternative medicine, seeking relief and healing outside the realm of conventional treatments. Yet, amidst the allure of natural remedies and lifestyle adjustments, there is a concerning degree of possible iatrogenic harm. This post seeks to address the use […] The post Tonics, Tinctures and Toxicology: Naturopathy appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman

FirstWatch

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. That dedication was recently recognized with the American Ambulance Association’s (AAA) EMS Visionary Award.

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EMCrit 374 – ShadowBoxing – An AMAXimally Sick Patient

EMCrit Project

An AMAX4 shadowboxing case EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman

FirstWatch

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. That dedication was recently recognized with the American Ambulance Association’s (AAA) EMS Visionary Award.

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