American Ambulance Association

JANUARY 15, 2024

The US Fire Administration (USFA) and Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) have announced the commencement of a national engagement period for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) Draft Data Framework. This period will end on January […] The post EMS.gov | National Engagement Open Now for NERIS Draft Data Framework appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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First 10 EM

JANUARY 15, 2024

We are once again buried in a wave of viral respiratory illnesses, and much of the burden of illness is still COVID. I did a pretty thorough review of all COVID antiviral therapies in 2022, both on First10EM and on the EMCases Journal Jam, but that was 2 years ago. I think most of us […] The post Paxlovid evidence: still very little reason to prescribe appeared first on First10EM.

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Life in the Fastlane

JANUARY 15, 2024

Sheralyn Guilleminot and Mike Cadogan Real-World Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Interview with critical care clinician, and AI enthusiast, Dr Sameer Shaikh on the many ways to use AI to save time and increase efficiency in healthcare

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 15, 2024

Melanie Thompson is a paediatrician working in the Kimberley, WA. She is interested in indigenous health and dares you to listen to her talk without itching. Scabies is one of the world’s top 50 infectious diseases , and we thought it deserved the chance to shine. Say hello to our little friend… The Global and Local Impact of Scabies Scabies affects around 100 million people globally at any given time, placing it in the top 50 infectious diseases in terms of disability-adjusted life

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Written by Colin Jenkins. Colin is an emergency medicine resident beginning his critical care fellowship in the summer with a strong interest in the role of ECG in critical care and OMI. Edits by Willy Frick. A patient in their 40s with type 1 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia presented to the emergency department with 5 days of “flu-like” illness.

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AAAM

JANUARY 15, 2024

Join your road safety peers at these upcoming road safety events and conferences. ATSSA 54th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo – February 2 – 6, 2024 in San Diego, California A key event for roadway safety and transportation professionals, offering education sessions and the latest safety solutions. 2024 Safe Mobility Conference – March 26 – 27, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina An opportunity for professionals and students to discuss safer mobility for all road user

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 15, 2024

Stigma causes people to hide their addiction, preventing them from seeking help. The stigma of being an “addict” implies that person is to blame for their actions. The words we use to describe someone not only affects how we view that person, but how that person comes to view themselves. When I started as a paramedic, others told me about the junkies and addicts I would encounter.

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EMCrit Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

Who gets an ICU bed? EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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AAAM

JANUARY 15, 2024

via University of Iowa College of Public Health The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine is proud to announce that the 2023 H. Clay Gabler Scholar’s Program Award winner is Amir Ghanbari, M.Sc., a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa’s School of Public Health. Ghanbari’s academic research focuses on injury prevention, transportation safety, and vulnerable road users.

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AAAM

JANUARY 15, 2024

Dear AAAM Members, As we enter 2024, I am humbled and honored to address you as the new President of AAAM. Taking on this role comes with immense enthusiasm and a profound sense of responsibility. Reflecting on the journey thus far, I first wish to express my deepest gratitude to our immediate past president, Dr. Francisco J. Lopez-Valdes, Ph.D. His unwavering dedication and visionary leadership have significantly propelled our mission forward.

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AAAM

JANUARY 15, 2024

We’d like to thank our 2023 Annual Conference sponsors whose support and generosity ensure we can continue to gather together to share research, ideas, and network, all for fulfilling our mission of saving lives and eliminating road traffic injuries through scientific research, authoritative educational programs, and public policy recommendations.

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