NAEMSP

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Author: Joshua Stilley, MD FACEP FAEMS This article was written in collaboration with the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation Background: Adrenal crisis occurs when the adrenal glands are unable to produce enough endogenous steroids under stress. This is often due to primary adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison’s disease, or secondary causes like chronic exogenous steroid use leading to adrenal suppression.

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St. Emlyn's

OCTOBER 9, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Day one report of the Annual Scientific Conference of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine #RCEMASC #FOAMed @stemlyns The post RCEM ASC 2024. appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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EM Literature of Note

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This exploration of LLMs in the emergency department is a bit unique in its conceptualization. While most demonstrations of generative AI applied to the ED involve summarization of records, digital scribing, or composing discharge letters, this attempts clinical decision-support. That is to say, rather than attempting to streamline or deburden clinicians from some otherwise time-intensive task, the LLM here taps into its ability to act as a generalized prediction engine – and tries its hand at p

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Pulsara

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Editor's Note: In August 2024, EMS1 and Fitch & Associates released their annual EMS t rend survey, What Paramedics Want, proudly sponsored by Pulsara. Because the articles and advice found within contain such critical subject matter, we've elected to publish each segment one at a time here on our blog. Read, enjoy, share, and take to heart the following information brought to you by the most prestigious thought leaders in EMS.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

ACEP Now offers real-time clinical news, news from the American College of Emergency Physicians, and news on practice trends and health care reform for the emergency medicine physician. ACEP Now is an official publication of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

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First Responder Wellness

OCTOBER 9, 2024

We all experience emotions and events that are uncomfortable, painful, or traumatic. Those moments or circumstances often cause lingering thoughts and emotions that must be dealt with one way or another. At some point, we may engage in numbing behavior to put off having to process unpleasant feelings. That behavior may look different for everyone and change throughout life.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the emergency department (ED), physicians face the challenge of making rapid decisions that can significantly impact patient outcomes. These decisions often require a balance between clinical acumen and an open-minded approach, particularly in cases where symptoms could point to both mental health crises and physical health issues. A recent encounter highlights the critical importance of avoiding diagnostic anchoring, especially in patients of color, those who present with mental health crise

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Emergency physicians have long taken pride in delivering care every day of the week, every hour of the day. ACEP’s Emergency Department Accreditation program adds a layer to that, says Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP, FAEM, Chair of the program’s Board of Governors. “High quality care for anyone, any age, any condition—that’s what this program will work to ensure,” says Dr.

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EMT First Aid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As daylight hours shorten and darkness arrives earlier, it's essential to prioritize safety to avoid accidents and injuries. In this blog post, we will discuss key first aid tips to help you stay safe during the darker days of the year.1. Visibility is Key:With reduced daylight, visibility becomes a significant concern, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.

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EMS 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Spence, Chris, and the host of Nine One One Nonsense SAMANTHA BRAWLEY take on a critical care transport that was cold from the get go. The fish truly rots from the head as a doctor sends a patient on the wrong medication and leaves a crew with no alternatives. Spence, Chris, and the host of Nine One One Nonsense SAMANTHA BRAWLEY take on a critical care transport that was cold from the get go.

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EMT First Aid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Firework nights are fun and exciting, but it's important to prioritize safety above all else to prevent accidents and injuries. In this blog post, we will discuss essential first aid tips to keep you and your loved ones safe during firework night celebrations.1. **Prepare in Advance:** - Before the fireworks display, ensure you have a first aid kit easily accessible.

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