Core EM

MARCH 12, 2024

Author: Mallika Singh, MD Editor: Jonathan Kobles, MD Background Unintentional or intentional exposure to radiological material represents a potential threat to human health on the individual to mass-casualty scale. Radioactive sources include medical isotopes, fuel rods, generators, and other industrial sources. Due to their availability, iridium-192, Cesium-137, and Cobalt-60 are often viewed as the substances posing the greatest threat for intentional radiation exposure.

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EMergucate

MARCH 12, 2024

The following chest x-ray is from an elderly patient post syncope. What can be seen? Answer will be posted later.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

By Kim Hilsenbeck Community VFD. Photo credit: Lt. Samantha Smith We hear all the time that Americans are not volunteering as much as they used to in years past. Indeed, many smaller volunteer fire departments seem to be struggling to attract new members. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that in 2020, there were 676,900 volunteer firefighters in the U.S.

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EM Literature of Note

MARCH 12, 2024

A few words regarding an article highlighted in one of my daily e-mails – a report regarding the Elders Risk Assessment tool (ERA) from the Mayo Clinic. The key to the highlight is the assertion this score can be easily calculated and presented in-context to clinicians during primary care visits, allowing patients with higher scores to be easily identified for preventive interventions.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual fire service achievement awards, which recognize fire service volunteers who have gone above and beyond in service to their department and community. The 2024 recipients are: Stephen Austin, Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group; Chief John Swan Sr., Chief James P.

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Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician NFPA First Responder 111

EMergucate

MARCH 12, 2024

The following ECG was taken from a 36-year-old marathon runner presenting to the ED with acute gastroenteritis.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

Nutella® is shining a light on those who spread positivity in their local communities through “Stacks for Giving Back.” In partnership with the NVFC, Nutella is awarding five $5,000 grants to volunteer fire departments to help them secure the necessities they need to best serve their communities. Learn more and apply for a chance to be selected. In addition, you can nominate a local fire department for a chance to win a pancake breakfast kit to help pull off their next fundraiser.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

For volunteer fire departments lacking the budget and resources to provide adequate drinking water for their wildland firefighters, Anheuser-Busch’s Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program , a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), has been a lifeline. Since 2019, the program has annually awarded canned drinking water to departments in need.

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REBEL EM

MARCH 12, 2024

Bottom Line Up Top: Pretreatment is ineffective and unnecessary as it does not significantly reduce the risk of serious adverse reactions to contrast. Pretreatment should not delay imaging required for definitive diagnosis. Clinical Scenario: A 65 year-old woman presents with shortness of breath. Her vitals are notable for tachycardia and mild hypoxia, but she is otherwise hemodynamically stable.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 12, 2024

Emergency physician-supported solutions to some of the biggest challenges in health care are gaining steam in Washington, D.C. In December, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would convene stakeholders to address boarding concerns through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). ACEP conversations continue with teh AHRQ.

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FirstNet Authority

MARCH 12, 2024

5G & FirstNet: Faster, Further for Public Safety joseph.rey@fir… Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:32 Learn about the evolution of broadband technology to 5G and the spectrum available for 5G deployment. 5G networks will allow for more video and data for our first responders, bringing them greater situational awareness and keeping them and our communities safer.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 12, 2024

Ryan Stanton, MD, FACEP, vividly recalls watching his first car race as a child. The sounds, the speed, the energy … there’s nothing like it. Years later, emergency medicine allows him to combine his favorite sport with his life’s work. He got his start treating fans and race teams as a resident managing onsite care centers. Through his involvement with ACEP, he met race medicine luminary Dr.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking comments on the revision of the 2000 EMS Education Agenda for the Futur e. This new effort will apply the concepts of the EMS Agenda 2050 to the EMS Education Agenda. The output of this community effort will be EMS Education Agenda 2050 , setting the path for the development of “EMS clinicians of the future” as identified in the EMS Agenda 2050.

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Paramedics World

MARCH 12, 2024

There’s a growing number of patients in need of mental health care, with 2021 seeing a growth of 21.6% of U.S. adults receiving treatments. Although many are getting these treatments… The post Navigating the Transition to In-House Mental Health Care: Preparation and Adjustment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. This grant supports regional, local, and tribal initiatives aimed at preventing deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways. The EMS community can collaborate with their local government entities to leverage these critical resources for enhancing post-crash care and improving roadway safety in their communities.

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CanadiEM

MARCH 12, 2024

Welcome back to the 2024 CJEM year! In this issue, we collaborated with the CJEM team to present “Hypotension and respiratory events related to electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter in the emergency department” in a visual abstract format​1​. Electrical cardioversion (ECV) is extremely common in the emergency department for paroxysmal atrial rhythms.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a proposed rule revising its emergency standard. If enacted, this rule would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments, and some may be forced to shut down. Join the NVFC for a Roundtable Talk on March 14 at 2pm ET that highlights the biggest concerns with the proposed changes and how to take advantage of the comment period that is open until May 6.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

Community-based fire safety education and proper alarm installation are critical to helping your neighbors reduce the risk of being injured or dying in a house fire. This training, created in partnership with First Alert, equips volunteer first responders with the knowledge and tools needed to make your community safer. Take it free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The application period is now open for two FEMA fire service grants. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants support hiring, recruitment, and retention of career and volunteer firefighters. Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

Find out how the NVFC was working for you in 2023. The Annual Report details NVFC activities over the past year – from advocacy and training, to programs, partnerships, and resources. Read the 2023 Annual Report. If you want a quick ‘by-the-numbers’ snapshot, you can also view the 2023 Annual Report Infographic. Not an NVFC member yet? Support the NVFC in its mission and access additional benefits by joining for just $21.

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