ALiEM

MARCH 5, 2024

Which medication can be derived from the bark of the pictured tree? Aspirin Atropine Colchicine Quinine Reveal the Answer 1. Aspirin Background The photo shows a weeping willow, a member of the Salix genus of trees. Willow tree bark contains salicin from which aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) can be derived. For over 3500 years, willow bark has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fevers and pain [1].

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OR 286

EMergucate

MARCH 5, 2024

80-year-old lady presented with confusion. Her Venous blood gases showed the following: PH = 7.

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Firefighters and EMS Fund

MARCH 5, 2024

Today, voters in states around the country will be asked to stand behind their local fire departments by passing levies, bonds, and other measures used to support Fire and EMS protection services. Here are a few important primary election measures around the country we are keeping an eye on: Avoca, AK The Avoca Volunteer Fire […] The post Spring Primary Ballot Measure Roundup appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund.

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Firefighter EMS 98

Paramedics World

MARCH 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, mobility has become a crucial aspect of our daily lives. From commuting to work, running errands, or traveling for leisure, the need for efficient and reliable… The post Empowering Mobility: Solutions for Every Need appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Paramedic OR 52

NAEMSP

MARCH 5, 2024

Article Summary by Sarah Fabiano, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Lyng JW, Braithwaite S, Abraham H, et al. Appropriate air medical services utilization and recommendations for integration of air medical services resources into the EMS system of care: a joint position statement and resource document of NAEMSP, ACEP, and AMPA. Prehosp Emerg Care 2021 Nov-Dec;25(6):854-73. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2021.1967534.

Critical Care 52

Critical Care Medical Transportation CPR EMS 52

Peter Canning

MARCH 5, 2024

Connecticut opioid-related deaths declined for the second year in a row, down 14% from their 2021 high of 1431 opioid deaths, according to the latest statistics from the Connecticut Office of the Medical Examiner (OCME). Opioid deaths represented 92% of all overdose deaths in Connecticut. Fentanyl was present in 92% of opioid deaths and 85% of all overdose deaths.

Overdose 52

Overdose Naloxone EMS OR 52