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Episode 193: Threatened Abortion

Core EM

We review threatened abortion and the complexities in its care. Hosts: Stacey Frisch, MD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: OBGYN Show Notes Background Defined as vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy (before 20 weeks) with a closed cervical os, no passage of fetal tissue, and IUP on ultrasound Occurs in 20-25% of all pregnancies.

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The AcT Trial: Tenecteplase vs Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

REBEL EM

Background : Alteplase, a class of medication that converts plasminogen to plasmin leading to fibrin degradation and subsequent clot lysis, has been the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients that meet eligibility criteria. Tenecteplase, a modified version of alteplase, is being increasingly utilized for AIS due to its favorable pharmacological profile, ease of administration, and cost effectiveness.

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CIPSRT Symposium | March 19-20, 2024 Ottawa, ON – Registration is open!

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

We are pleased to inform you that registration for the CIPSRT Symposium (March 19-20, 2024), is now live. Access link and registration through QR code Please Share! Download: EN Social Register NOW Symposium 2024.jpg Download: Social graphic Symposium 2024 EN.jpg Download: Symposium 2024 EN Poster.pdf Download: CIPSRT Symposium 2024 FR.jpg Download: Social graphic Symposium 2024 FR.jpg Download: Symposium 2024 FR Poster.

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Apply Now for Free Turnout Gear and Helmets

NVFC

13 fire departments will each receive four sets of gear through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway Proper personal protective equipment is critical to the safety, health, and effectiveness of firefighters, yet many volunteer fire departments struggle to find the budget to provide their firefighters with adequate, up-to-date turnout gear. MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) team up each year to help volunteer departments meet this need through

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Pulsara Around the World - February 2024

Pulsara

January Recap With four trade shows — NAEMSP, Florida Fire Conference, Arrowhead EMS Conference, and the MHCA Statewide Symposium — under our belts, January 2024 was our busiest January since 2019! Pictured: Brandon Means, Kate Leatherby, and Tim Hakamaki set up the booth at NAEMSP. We're also excited to announce that we published our first pediatric and behavioral-health-focused case study!

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Lung Protective Ventilation

EMOttawa

In our first part, we talked about the basics of mechanical ventilation and how to set up the ventilator for the busy ED doc! In part two, we discuss lung protective ventilation and go through a few cases to help solidify what we’ve learned. If you haven’t read part one – check it out here! […] The post Lung Protective Ventilation appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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What Flight Medics Need to Know About Airway Management During Transportation

SSCOR

Flight medics face some of the highest job stress levels of any first responders, often responding to patients for whom seconds matter. In this rapidly changing environment, diligent airway management is critical, particularly for trauma survivors, neonates, and people with serious respiratory health conditions.