EMOttawa

MARCH 14, 2024

Posterior circulation ischemia accounts for approximately 20-25% of all ischemic strokes and is a significant cause of patient disability. The diagnosis can be extremely challenging as findings are often not typically focal. Posterior strokes are misdiagnosed more than 3x more often than anterior circulation strokes.1 Similar to anterior circulation strokes, posterior strokes are most commonly […] The post Posterior Circulation Strokes appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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Critical Care ICU 138

American Ambulance Association

MARCH 14, 2024

The growing EMS economic crisis is a combination of expense increases for service delivery AND the reimbursement for services provided. One of the major factors in the revenue gap for EMS as […] The post Flash Poll | Uncompensated Care in EMS appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EMS Ambulance Emergency Medical Technician 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Written by Jesse McLaren Three patients presented with acute chest pain and ECGs that were labeled by the computer as completely normal, and which was confirmed by the final cardiology interpretation (which is blinded to patient outcome) also as completely normal. What do you think? Case 1: Case 2: Case 3: Triage ECGs labeled ‘normal’ There have been a number of small studies suggesting that triage ECGs labeled ‘normal’ are unlikely to have clinical significance, and therefore that emergency phy

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STEMI ACS Coronary Emergency Department 113

Unitek EMT

MARCH 14, 2024

From Basic Training to Specialized Care: Your Path to Becoming a Pediatric EMT Pediatric Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) occupy a critical position within the emergency medical services (EMS) spectrum, delivering urgent care to the youngest and often most vulnerable patients—children. This specialized branch of emergency care requires a unique blend of skills, knowledge, and emotional […] The post How to Become a Pediatric EMT appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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SSCOR

MARCH 14, 2024

Your suction machine is an unassuming but key ingredient in your emergency preparedness kit, allowing you to help patients remain comfortable, reduce their risk of serious airway complications, and – in some cases – save their lives.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. Per EMS, the patient was found at the bottom of a high voltage line with diffuse burns and amputation of his left forearm. The patient was Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 15 on scene and complaining of back pain.

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Operating Room ACS Critical Care Coronary 52

Paramedics World

MARCH 14, 2024

If you’ve ever thought that you drink too much or noticed that some of your relationships suffer because of it, you’re an excellent candidate for cessation. Exploring your relationship with… The post 5 Strategies to Help You Limit Your Alcohol Intake appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Paramedics World

MARCH 14, 2024

First impressions hold the power to open doors or close them, and a radiant smile goes well above its immediate allure and is a symbol of self-confidence and happiness. Yet,… The post Your Smile Matters: Investing in Dental Care for a Lifetime of Confidence appeared first on Paramedics World.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 24-year-old male with history of quadriplegia and traumatic brain injury presents to the emergency department with hemorrhage in his oral cavity and blood from his tracheostomy tube. He has had a tracheostomy for approximately 15 months since his injury. Blood is spurting from the orifice of the tube. Tracheo-innominate fistula (TIF) is an unusual and frequently lethal complication of such definitive airway placement.

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E-9-1-1 ALS Operating Room OR 52

Paramedics World

MARCH 14, 2024

Hip replacement surgery is also known as hip arthroplasty. It is a surgical intervention for addressing hip joint deterioration. During a hip replacement procedure, the surgeon will remove the affected… The post How long does it take to recover from a Hip Replacement? appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Paramedic 52

EMDocs

MARCH 14, 2024

Author: Nicholas Rizer, MD (Emergency Medicine PGY3, Johns Hopkins University) // Reviewed by: Phillip Groden, MD; Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) What’s the issue? The Mississippi House recently passed a bill expanding Medicaid coverage for its residents. It currently awaits a vote in the state Senate and, if successful, would result in Mississippi being the 42nd state (including the District of Columbia) to adopt ‘Medicaid expansion.’ 1 Medicaid expansion seeks to i

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