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Ventura County Fire Department Alliance RFP Announcement

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Ventura County Fire Department Alliance RFP Announcement appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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RCEM Conference 2025: Reflections from Day 1

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Day 1 at RCEM Conference 2025 tackled identity, innovation, wellbeing, and risk in Emergency Medicine. Key insights from Joey Godfrey on St Emlyns. The post RCEM Conference 2025: Reflections from Day 1 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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The Role of Suction in Near Drowning Emergencies

SSCOR

About 11 people die by drowning each day in the U.S. alone. Thousands more are treated for nonfatal near-drowning incidents in emergency departments. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among those aged 14 and under. When a person is injured in the water, seconds matter. Having the right portable suction machine available can reduce mortality and morbidity.

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Dallas Could Pay EMS Instructor $100,000 to Settle Lawsuit Over Stolen Training Videos

JEMS

Dallasplans to pay $100,000 to an emergency medical service instructor to settle a lawsuit claimingDallasfirefighters illegally downloaded and shared the trainers online instruction video.

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Next Level Improvement – A Master course for EMS leaders

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

Click here or on image to download (PDF) for more information and to register!

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Book Excerpt: ‘101 Stress-Busting Tips for First Responders’

JEMS

Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, “101 Stress-Busting Tips For First Responders,” reprinted with permission by the author.

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5 Factors That Can Impact Family Health

Paramedics World

Family health is not just about the mere absence of diseases but about the overall well-being of every member with an emphasis on preventive care and emotional health. However, quite… The post 5 Factors That Can Impact Family Health appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Even in retrospect, no one could see it.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This was sent to me by a former resident who is outstanding at reading ECGs for OMI. "Hi Steve wonder what you think of this ecg in a 60 yo woman w cp, known CAD" Presentation ECG (ECG 1): Here is her previous from one week prior when she presented with heart failure and trops were "negative" (ECG 2): My response: "They both look like active ischemia.

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Ulster (NY) Executive Unveils Regional Ambulance Plan

JEMS

Ulster CountyExecutiveJen Metzgerunveiled a plan that she said will help fill the gaps in county emergency services coverage.

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Media Invited to Tour Burn Survivor Exhibit at the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting in Phoenix

American Burn Association

Categories Advocacy Burn News MAC Spotlight Media Member Services Member Spotlight Organization News Prevention Quality Care Research Return to News & Activities CHICAGO (March 27, 2025) The American Burn Association (ABA), in collaboration with the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors and Empathy Museum, is proud to announce the return of its interactive exhibit, A Mile in My Shoes: Compassion for Burn Survivors and Caregivers, at the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting.

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Ottawa DVT PoCUS Handbook

EMOttawa

TheOttawa DVT PoCUS Handbookis a peer-reviewed, practical guide designed to support emergency clinicians in the bedside diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis using point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS). Developed by emergency medicine physicians at The Ottawa Hospital, this resource is tailored for learners and practitioners at all levels including medical students, residents, and staff physicians who […] The post Ottawa DVT PoCUS Handbook appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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Episode 107- The Smell of the Rain

The Curious Clinicians

Why do humans have such a sensitive smell for rain? If other animals ever praised humans, they’d probably laud our brainpower, our bipedalism, and perhaps the invention of the air fryer. They’re probably not raving about our sense of smell, but they really should. Not only is the human sense of smell far keener than we once thought, but there’s actually one odor we can detect better than almost any other creature: The smell of rain.

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Federal Support for Local Emergency Funds: How Do FEMA and USDA Support Local Emergency Services?

Firefighters and EMS Fund

When disaster strikes, local emergency responders are the first on the scene, often putting their lives on the line with limited resources. Behind these brave teams stands a complex web of support systems designed to bolster local capabilities when they’re stretched thin. Most towns across America rely on local funds and state support for day-to-day […] The post Federal Support for Local Emergency Funds: How Do FEMA and USDA Support Local Emergency Services?

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Tackling Shoulder Dislocations in the ED: Popped and Locked 

EM Board Bombs

-Case- A 22-year-old college baseball player comes into the ED clutching his right shoulder after an awkward diving catch. He’s supporting his arm with the opposite hand, and any attempt to move it brings visible grimacing. The shoulder appears squared off and flattened laterally.

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Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Nebraska leverages FirstNet solutions for coverage where officers work

FirstNet Authority

Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Nebraska leverages FirstNet solutions for coverage where officers work Blog joseph.rey@fir Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:14 By Ehrin Ehlert, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.