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Speak at Annual 2025 in Lexington!

American Ambulance Association

Share your insights with fellow EMS leaders surrounded by the charm and excitement of Lexington’s iconic hospitality featuring world-class dining, bourbon, and horseracing. The post Speak at Annual 2025 in Lexington! appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Resuscitated from ventricular fibrillation. Should the cath lab be activated?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This patient was witnessed by bystanders to collapse. They started CPR. EMS arrived and found him in Ventricular Fibrillation (VF). He was defibrillated into VT. He then underwent dual sequential defibrillation into asystole. After 1 mg of epinephrine they achieved ROSC. Total prehospital meds were epinephrine 1 mg x 3, amiodarone 300 mg and 100 mL of 8.4% sodium bicarbonate.

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How to Choose Between ACLS vs BLS

NHCPS Save a Life

When comparing ACLS vs BLS certifications, there’s one important thing to keep in mind: both courses are accredited. The American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Medical Association, and other leading medical organizations accept both types of certification. What’s more, you don’t necessarily have to pick between the ACLS vs BLS.

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Anatomical Landmarks For Intubation

SSCOR

Few EMS procedures are as important as tracheal intubation. However, this procedure can also be challenging, and not just for novice providers. If skills are not initially mastered and frequently practiced, intubation success rates plummet, and placement of an advanced airway doesn't occur.

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Rural vs. Urban: Differences in EMT Responses and Resources

Unitek EMT

Comparing the unique challenges and capabilities. Emergency medical services (EMS) are a crucial component of the healthcare system, providing immediate medical care and transportation for individuals experiencing medical emergencies. Whether in bustling urban centers or remote rural areas, EMS plays a vital role in saving lives and improving health outcomes.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: The challenge of suicide evaluation in the ED

EMDocs

Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

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Reinventing Emergency Response: ESO’s Acquisition of Logis

ESO

“The ability for us to link data from the 9-1-1 call through the hospital visit and post-acute care for the very first time is exciting and will help us improve community health and safety.” – Erica Holland, ESO’s Vice President of Corporate Development A partnership ten years in the making, the Logis and ESO teams are officially joining forces.

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Celebrating Assistant Chief Chris Lombard, 2024 Harlin McEwen Award Recipient

FirstNet Authority

Celebrating Assistant Chief Chris Lombard, 2024 Harlin McEwen Award Recipient joseph.rey@fir… Thu, 07/25/2024 - 05:48 Assistant Chief Chris Lombard of the Seattle Fire Department was presented with the Harlin McEwen Award. As a first responder for more than 30 years, he has been a vocal advocate for improving public safety communications, interoperability, and information sharing.

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Saving Your Smile: How An Oral Surgeon Can Prevent Future Health Issues

Paramedics World

Oral health matters—not just for a nice smile, but for your whole body’s longevity. Here in Morristown, oral surgeons like us at Ridge Oral Surgery do more than fix dental… The post Saving Your Smile: How An Oral Surgeon Can Prevent Future Health Issues appeared first on Paramedics World.

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ACEP Now Wins APEX Award for Writing Excellence

ACEP Now

ACEP Now has received an APEX Award of Excellence for writing for “Space Medicine: Emergency Physicians Voyage Into the Final Frontier ” (July 2023). You can read the award-winning article. The annual APEX Awards are given by Communication Concepts to recognize excellence in writing, digital content, graphic design, social media, public relations, and marketing.

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Dental Implant and other oral services

Paramedics World

When you lose a tooth, deciding the best way to fill that gap can be a big decision. There are three main options available: dental implants, bridges, and dentures. Each… The post Dental Implant and other oral services appeared first on Paramedics World.

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What the Best Oral Surgeon Will Tell You: Guidelines that Every Patient Needs to Know

Paramedics World

Whether you’re getting dental implants or having wisdom teeth pulled – or even going through something more involved like jaw surgery – knowing how to get ready and what to… The post What the Best Oral Surgeon Will Tell You: Guidelines that Every Patient Needs to Know appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Saving Your Smile: How An Oral Surgeon Can Prevent Future Health Issues

Paramedics World

Oral health matters—not just for a nice smile, but for your whole body’s longevity. Here in Morristown, oral surgeons like us at Ridge Oral Surgery do more than fix dental… The post Saving Your Smile: How An Oral Surgeon Can Prevent Future Health Issues appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Dental Implant and other oral services

Paramedics World

When you lose a tooth, deciding the best way to fill that gap can be a big decision. There are three main options available: dental implants, bridges, and dentures. Each… The post Dental Implant and other oral services appeared first on Paramedics World.

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What the Best Oral Surgeon Will Tell You: Guidelines that Every Patient Needs to Know

Paramedics World

Whether you’re getting dental implants or having wisdom teeth pulled – or even going through something more involved like jaw surgery – knowing how to get ready and what to… The post What the Best Oral Surgeon Will Tell You: Guidelines that Every Patient Needs to Know appeared first on Paramedics World.