EMergucate

JULY 1, 2024

Question 1: • Hb = 76 (between 7 and 9.9) = moderate anaemia. Normal MCH and MCV so we have normochromic anaemia. • WBC = 1.5 (N = 0.9) = mild leukopenia with moderate neutropenia.

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REBEL EM

JULY 1, 2024

Background: Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is an effective treatment modality for patients with both hypoxemic or hypercapnic respiratory failure and has been shown to decrease the need for intubation [2]. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) provides a constant positive pressure support throughout the breathing cycle, while bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) provides different levels of positive airway pressure during inspiration and expiration.

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ED Emergency Department ALS OR 133

First 10 EM

JULY 1, 2024

The First10EM monthly wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month. Obviously the format means the focus is mostly on content I have found, but I hope […] The post The First10EM monthly wrap-up for June 2024 appeared first on First10EM.

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GEDC

JULY 1, 2024

GEDC’s System Spotlight Series shares the great work that member organizations are doing in the field of geriatric emergency medicine. Through the pursuit of GEDA accreditation, implementation of meaningful QI initiatives, and provision of educational resources for clinicians, health systems that take advantage of GEDC membership are setting the standard for outstanding geriatric emergency medicine.

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Emergency Department EMS OR 52

First Responders Foundation

JULY 1, 2024

In the quiet aftermath of tragedy, communities are often left to reflect on the profound sacrifices made by those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. Among these are the fallen first responders—police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics—who have paid the ultimate price in their duty to serve. Honoring the sacrifices of fallen first responders is more than a gesture of respect; it’s a crucial part of the healing process for families, agencies, and communities, and a vita

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First Responder Firefighter Public Safety EMT 52

FirstWatch

JULY 1, 2024

PLATTE CITY, MO — Mary E. Meeks, EMS District Chief for Chatham Emergency Services (CES), headquartered in Savannah, Ga., has been named the 2024 – 25 recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship. Endowed by FirstWatch , the Fellowship was created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation. The Fellowship is named in honor of the late Jack Stout, widely regarded as the father of high-performance EMS systems.

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EMS Public Safety Emergency Medical Services EMT 52