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Updated Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation Management

ACEP Now

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released a comprehensive guideline on the management of atrial fibrillation (AF). 1 Most of the AHA/ACC recommendations are either irrelevant to the general emergency physician or common sense. For example, if a patient has hemodynamic instability attributable to AF, perform immediate electrical cardioversion.

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All About Anemia: Types, Diagnosis, and Management

Paramedics World

Welcome to a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about anemia – a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. From understanding the causes and symptoms to exploring… The post All About Anemia: Types, Diagnosis, and Management appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Where did the P waves go?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Willy Frick I was reading through ECGs in the queue when I saw the following. What do you think of the rhythm? At first glance there seems to be a lot of variation happening, but by focusing on one part of the ECG at a time we can make sense of it. Ignore the first QRS complex and look at beats 2 through 5. I have labeled them below for ease of reference: We see P waves which are upright in leads I, II, and aVF, and upside down in aVR.

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How Colorado Is Managing MCIs and Time-Sensitive Emergencies with Pulsara

Pulsara

Mass casualty incidents present a number of unique challenges. They're unplanned, unpredictable, and come with a number of unknowns. Responders from multiple agencies may be working the same scene, providing mutual aid and trying to work together to stabilize patients and get them care as quickly as possible. In such a high-pressured environment, communication and coordination are critical.

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Celebrating the 2024 Patriot Award Winners

FirstNet Authority

Celebrating the 2024 Patriot Award Winners joseph.rey@fir… Wed, 08/14/2024 - 13:26 Congratulations to the Patriot Award winners of 2024: Dan Munsey, Joe Duval, Robert Simmons, Shawn Talmadge, and Robert Barbera. Established in 2023, this award honors trailblazers in public safety for their innovative use of broadband technologies. Join award winners as they share what this award means to them as they continue to pave the way for public safety.

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All About Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis, Management, and Lifestyle

Paramedics World

Welcome to a comprehensive guide on hyperthyroidism – a condition that can have a significant impact on your health and well-being. From understanding the causes and symptoms to exploring treatment… The post All About Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis, Management, and Lifestyle appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Top 20 Online ECG Courses

Life in the Fastlane

Mike Cadogan Top 20 Online ECG Courses We take a Google deep dive to evaluate you the Top 20 of the the best #FOAMed and paid ECG courses available online.

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