American Ambulance Association

MARCH 24, 2025

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post FOUO Critical Incident Report Regarding Unsubstantiated Threats to U.S. Hospitals appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Ambulance OR 130

EMergucate

MARCH 24, 2025

This week’s ECG is from a 61yr male presents 3/7 post TKR with sudden onset SOB: Please state your diagnosis … Continue reading →

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EMS 130

Pulsara

MARCH 24, 2025

EMS providers and industry stakeholders can now improve data management, streamline workflows, and reduce the risk of double documentation through data interoperability New technology tools can be a double-edged sword in emergency medical response. On the one hand, they can enable new efficiencies and improved care. On the other hand, they may require more time, resources, or new workflows to manage and maintain.

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EMS OR 64

First 10 EM

MARCH 24, 2025

Are patients allowed to eat in your department? Do you field endless phone calls from nurses asking whether a patient is allowed to eat? Have you ever witnessed a confrontation between a nurse and a patient or family member over NPO status? The concept of forcing emergency patients to remain nil by mouth on the […] The post Let them eat: Emergency department patients should be encouraged to eat and drink appeared first on First10EM.

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Emergency Department OR 62

First Responder Wellness

MARCH 24, 2025

What are some common signs that you or a loved one may be experiencing stress? How do you know when these levels of stress are becoming harmful? Taking time to identify hidden stress in yourself and others can lead to better mental health and well-being. As first responders, it is imperative to be able to identify hidden stress not only in others but also in yourself.

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First Responder OR 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 24, 2025

What is Dexmedetomidine? Dexmedetomidine (Dexmed) is a highly selective alpha-adrenoreceptor agonist that can provide anxiolysis, sedation , and analgesia. Alpha-adrenoreceptors are found all over the body and reduce the fight-or-flight (sympathetic) response. Dexmed targets the alpha-adrenoreceptors in the brainstem and spinal cord. In the brainstem, it works on the ponsa crucial hub that helps regulate breathing, sleep, and automatic body functions.

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E-9-1-1 Emergency Department ALS ICU 59

EMOttawa

MARCH 24, 2025

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 4/5 Taccone FS, et al. JAMA. 2024 Nov 19;332(19):1623-1633. Question and Methods: This multicenter, randomized trial aimed to determine the optimal hemoglobin transfusion threshold in patients with acute brain injury, comparing a restrictive transfusion strategy (hgb <70g/L) with a liberal strategy (hgb<90g/L) to assess their impact on neurological outcomes.

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ALS 54