EMCrit Project

OCTOBER 24, 2023

More guidelines! Today we'll walk through some interesting bits of the new IDSA/SCCM guideline on evaluation of new fever in the adult ICU patient (available free here). how should temperature be evaluated? This is frankly a mess. Bladder catheter or esophageal probe are best, but usually not used. Rectal temperature is 2nd best, but unwieldy […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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ICU OR 120

EMergucate

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The following chest x-ray is from an unconscious trauma victim. What can be seen?

EMS 130

EMS 130

This Podcast Will Kill You

OCTOBER 24, 2023

On the night of December 2, 1984, a deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India led to what has been described as the world’s worst industrial disaster. In the immediate aftermath of the gas leak, thousands of people died and hundreds of thousands were injured from exposure to the toxic gas methyl isocyanate. But long after the international headlines and news reports dwindled to silence, long after Union Carbide paid a paltry settlement to survivors, long after the dis

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E-9-1-1 ED ALS 52

CanadiEM

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A 72-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with severe chest pain and difficulty breathing after an MVC. Physical examination reveals tenderness and localized swelling over the left lateral chest wall, with X-ray confirming multiple rib fractures. The patient’s vital signs are stable, but he is visibly distressed and struggling to find a comfortable position.

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ED Emergency Department 52

ESO

OCTOBER 24, 2023

While lights and sirens have always been synonymous with ambulances, there’s been more and more research highlighting their potential risks outweighing their time-saving benefits. Due to this, the National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) is spearheading the development of industry wide metrics to evaluate their usage, while also working towards reducing their frequency.

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EMS Ambulance 40

First Responders Childrens' Foundation

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Play Video Heroes from Across the United States Honored in “The Roll Call of Heroes” Distinguished “Hero of Honor Award” Presented to Nashville First Responders for their Courageous Response to the Covenant School Shooting New York, NY – Oct. 24 – Today, First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) hosted its annual “Roll Call of Heroes” ceremony in the heart of New York City’s Times Square to commemorate National First Responders Day, which will be celebrate

First Responder 52

First Responder Paramedic Firefighter EMS 52