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Ep 195 Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Emergency Medicine Cases

Once the diagnosis of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been made, our job is not done. Mortality in SAH patients can be up to 30% even without neurological deficit. Paying attention to the time-sensitive details of ED management of SAH patients can have a significant impact on their outcome. In this second part of our 2-part podcast series on subarachnoid hemorrhage with Dr.

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AAA Submits Paramedic Expedited Visa Comments in Line with PARA-EMT Act

American Ambulance Association

On May 13, the AAA submitted a Comment Letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on modernizing the process and updating the occupations […] The post AAA Submits Paramedic Expedited Visa Comments in Line with PARA-EMT Act appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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WTBS 30 Lessons on Emergency Medicine Leadership: The Role of The Leader

Emergency Medicine Cases

Dr. Howard Ovens reflects on the role of leader in the EM in this 2nd part of a 2-part Waiting to Be Seen blog series on EM leadership. He touches on mentoring, being committed, aligning with patients' interests, being a role model and a few quick takes on some controversial issues in EM. The post WTBS 30 Lessons on Emergency Medicine Leadership: The Role of The Leader appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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EMS.gov | On-Demand: EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment

American Ambulance Association

Webinar Recap & Materials: EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment Thank you to everyone who attended our recent EMS Focus Webinar on EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment. If you […] The post EMS.gov | On-Demand: EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Ep 195 ED Management of Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Emergency Medicine Cases

Once the diagnosis of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been made, our job is not done. Mortality in SAH patients can be up to 30% even without neurological deficit. Paying attention to the time-sensitive details of ED management of SAH patients can have a significant impact on their outcome. In this second part of our 2-part podcast series on subarachnoid hemorrhage with Dr.

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FEMA & USFA | Weekly Infectious Disease Update

American Ambulance Association

May 21, 2024 Edition The post FEMA & USFA | Weekly Infectious Disease Update appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Imaging Case of the Week 594

EMergucate

The lateral neck x-ray is from a patient with dysphagia. What can be seen? Answer will be posted later.

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ECG of the Week 29th May

EMergucate

The following ECG is from a 64-year-old man who presents with severe abdominal pain.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

EMDocs

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover part 2 of acute chest syndrome. Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2 Background SCD is an autosomal recessive condition that results in the formation of hemoglobin S (HbS). HbS has reduced solubility in the setting of hypoxia, leading to sickling of the RBCs. Other causes of sickling: acidosis, dehydration, inflammation, infection, fever, and blood stasis.

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EMCrit 376 – Do We Need ETCO2 (Capnography) for Procedural Sedation in the ED? with Sam Campbell (Procedural Sedation 4)

EMCrit Project

Do we need ETCO2 for PSA in the ED? EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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HiQuiPs: Design Thinking in Quality Improvement

CanadiEM

Is your team about to embark on a new Quality Improvement (QI) project that involves patients but you’re not sure how to structure it? Are you looking for a meaningful and empathetic approach that champions the user perspective from start to finish and complements traditional QI methods? Design thinking has been gaining attention across a wide range of industries over the past several years, building a strong reputation for its emphasis on forging.

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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Having been the neonatal SHO for a few weeks now, you feel in your element, grunting baby reviews? Done! Screened baby for infections? Also done, deliveries? You have lost track of how many you have attended. So, when you get the call to attend a forceps delivery due to prolonged labour and meconium-stained liquor, you walk into the labour ward with a smile, ready to go.

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Now Hiring! Media Relations & Communications Manager

First Responders Childrens' Foundation

TITLE: Media Relations & Communications Manager. LOCATION/TYPE: New York City, Hybrid (min 3 days in office) STATUS: Regular, Full-time, Exempt SALARY: $70,000-$85,000 TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples (ex: media pitches, press releases, marketing/donor communications) to connie@1strcf.org. POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting directly to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, the Media Relations & Communications Manager will be respo

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Matthew Spidel

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

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