Critical Care Scenarios

AUGUST 16, 2023

We explore the cutting edge practice of point-of-care ultrasound of the brain, including optic nerve sheath measurement, transcranial doppler, assessing midline shift, and more, with Aarti Sarwal, neurologist and neurointensivist, director of the neurocritical care unit at Wake Forest, and director of their neurovascular lab and ultrasound courses. Find us on Patreon here!

OR 130

OR 130

ALiEM

AUGUST 16, 2023

Exposure to which of the following could produce the pictured results? Carbon monoxide Lead paint Morphine Oral analgesic gel Reveal the Answer 4 – Oral analgesic gel Oral analgesic gel contains benzocaine, which is an oxidizing agent and a common cause of methemoglobinemia. The pictured cyanosis and classic “chocolate” blood are seen with this condition.

E-9-1-1 130

E-9-1-1 ALS OR 130

REBEL EM

AUGUST 16, 2023

Take Home Points REBEL Core Cast 106.0 – Nerve Block Basics Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Resources REBEL EM: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Sono in Staten Blog: [link] Core Ultrasound: [link] POCUS Atlas: [link] Highland Ultrasound : [link] Post Created By: Billy Caputo MD Post Peer Reviewed By: Anand Swaminathan MD, MPH (Twitter @EMSwami ) The post REBEL Core Cast 106.0 – Nerve Block Basics appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

EMS 64

EMS 64

First Responders Foundation

AUGUST 16, 2023

The First Responders Foundation is honored to be inducting Timothy J. Burke into the Ancient Society of St. Florian and St. Michael at the 7th Annual 9/11 Luncheon of Honor on September 11, 2023. Tim has been a long-time supporter of first responders and of the Foundation. Tim is the keynote speaker for this years First Responders Foundations 9/11 Luncheon of Honor where his speech is titled “A Story of a First Responder Family” Tim recently retired as the President and CEO of OPPD.

First Responder 52

First Responder 52

The EMS Educator

AUGUST 16, 2023

Is this going to be on the test? Educators having been cringing at this question as long as tests have existed because of a perceived time-lapse between research-driven advances in best practice and incorporation into high stakes testing - but these days are numbered. In this episode of the EMS Educator podcast, we host EMS Education experts and members of the National Registry research team, Chris Gage (current NREMT research fellow), Dr.

Organ Donor 40

Organ Donor EMS Paramedic 40

EMS 20/20

AUGUST 16, 2023

Spencer throws Chris for a loop by making him critique. himself(ves)? In today's VERY strange episode, two BLS responders care for a sick baby, make a last minute switch on who is doing what, while the patient's mother seems to lose faith. Check out this week's sponsor, In Case at getincase.com/EMS2020 ! Spencer throws Chris for a loop by making him critique. himself(ves)?

BLS 40

BLS 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ABC approach to bedbugs for the first contact clinician A bed bug infestation can leave your patients feeling lousy. This 5-minute blog will give you the tools to help your patients scratch that itch for good. What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are small brown insects ( Cimex hemipterus or Cimex letularius ) that feed on human blood. It only takes a handful to infest a new location, creating a vast colony.

ALS 52

ALS OR 52