American Ambulance Association

OCTOBER 24, 2024

October 24, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Riordan 703-615-4492 ariordan@ambulance.org EMS Heroes To Be Honored in Washington, DC as 2024 Stars of Life Washington, DC—This November, the American Ambulance […] The post News Release | EMS Heroes To Be Honored in Washington, DC as 2024 Stars of Life appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EMS Ambulance 130

EMOttawa

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Precedex (dexmedetomidine) is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist increasingly used in critical care environments for sedation and anxiolysis. It offers a unique profile of sedation without respiratory depression, making it an attractive option in various clinical scenarios. Historically, it has been used more frequently in the ICU than in Emergency Departments, likely due to provider comfort. […] The post Is there a Precedence for Precedex in the ED?

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ED Critical Care ICU Emergency Department 120

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers A woman in her 70s with with multiple medical comorbidities began to have episodes of weakness and pre-syncope off and on for several days, then suffered three episodes of syncope within a few hours. She was brought to an Emergency Department for evaluation. On arrival she was awake, alert, and asymptomatic, with normal vital signs except for heart rate in the low 50s.

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Emergency Department OR EMS ED 91

SSCOR

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Anyone working in patient care knows how important oropharyngeal suctioning is to maintaining airway patency. Not only does it remove bodily fluids (blood, mucus, saliva, and vomit) from the airway, but it also allows visualization of the vocal cords during intubation—a crucial step in establishing an advanced airway.

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Unitek EMT

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Everything you need to know about the education, licensing, job outlook, and earning potential of RNs. Nursing is one of the most fulfilling and impactful careers in healthcare, offering the opportunity to make a direct difference in patients’ lives. As a nurse, you provide essential care, emotional support, and health education, helping individuals and families […] The post Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Registered Nurse appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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EMT EMT EMS 82

First Responder Wellness

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This article is courtesy of Patrick McCurdy, Retired Sergeant/Deputy. I remember as a kid marveling at the fact that I was going to see the year 2000, and the turn of a new century during my lifetime. Now, we are almost a quarter of a century into this new era. Though technology is changing at a breakneck speed, and the very earth itself seems to be changing, I find a mix of comfort and frustration with how some things are a predictable constant and seem to remain unchanged, despite the inevitab

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