ALiEM

APRIL 12, 2024

Traditionally large-bore tube thoracostomy has been the standard of care for treating many acute intrathoracic pathologies [1]. However, the advent of less invasive small-bore chest tubes, also known as pigtail catheters, has gradually led to a paradigm shift. Pigtails provide a less invasive and often better tolerated alternative to traditional chest tubes and allow for adequate treatment of pneumothoraces and uncomplicated pleural effusions [1-5].

E-9-1-1 183

E-9-1-1 ALS Critical Care Emergency Department 183

The Overrun

APRIL 12, 2024

Saying Goodbye to Rookieworld: Thoughts after Recertification Recertification cycles where I’m from occur every three years. To some, three years may seem like a long time, but to an EMT like me, those three years flew by. When I first got my certification, the US was between waves of a pandemic. My first patients went into cardiac arrest after EMS arrival.

EMT 105

EMT EMT EMS Ambulance 105

American Ambulance Association

APRIL 12, 2024

Today, we are excited to announce our Updated Guidelines. The GoAERO blog provides a high-level review of these changes and the complete guidelines are available at [link] For a more in-depth review of the updated […] The post GoAERO Prize Updated Guidelines appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

Ambulance 100

Ambulance 100

Unitek EMT

APRIL 12, 2024

This guide highlights the importance of Neonatal EMTs, their unique responsibilities, and the specific challenges they encounter in neonatal care. The role of a Neonatal Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is pivotal in emergency medical care, requiring unmatched precision, compassion, and expertise to provide lifesaving interventions for newborns and infants.

EMT 63

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician EMS 63

GEDC

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) and long-term care hospital prospective payment system (LTCH PPS) proposed rule. Thanks to the American College of Surgeons and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, who, along with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), spearheaded the rule development, the new measure will encourage hospital systems to change

Operating Room 52

Operating Room Emergency Department ED OR 52