Emergency Medicine Cases

OCTOBER 22, 2024

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Kevin Wasko on post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage management, Brit Long on assessment and management of post-CABG surgical incision infections, Anand Swaminathan on evidence, pitfalls and tips on using Bougies, Leah Flannigan on when to suspect vascular injury in patients with low energy mechanism pelvic fractures, Andrew Petrosoniak on debriefing after cases: why, when and how.

EMS 234

EMS 234

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce it has received a $740,000 Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) grant from the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The SPST program provides funding to national nonprofit fire service organizations, which then train instructors to provide training to public-sector hazmat responders or those tasked with responding to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.

First Responder 116

First Responder Emergency Response EMS OR 116

St. Emlyn's

OCTOBER 22, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed This post accompanies the podcast “Simulation for Elite Team Performance,” which was recorded live at the Tactical Trauma 2024 conference in Sundsvall, Sweden. We are grateful to the organizing team […] The post Podcast – Simulation for Elite Team Performance with Andrew Petrosoniak at Tactical Trauma 2024 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

Emergency Department 109

Emergency Department 109

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To improve volunteer first responders’ access to high-quality online education, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with Columbia Southern University (CSU) for the 16th year to award two NVFC members scholarships to CSU. Each scholarship will cover up to 60 credit hours towards any one of CSU’s online degree programs. This year’s recipients are Levi Robbins of Pleasant Hill, OH, and Ellen Yarborough of Wallingford, PA.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter First Responder EMT EMT 111

This Podcast Will Kill You

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Stiff person syndrome, like many rare diseases, does not get nearly the same amount of screen time or name recognition that other, more common diseases do. For many people, Celine Dion’s announcement of her diagnosis with the condition in 2022 marked the first time they had heard of it. This limited awareness surrounding stiff person syndrome marks just one of the many challenges keeping this disease and other rare disorders in the dark.

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ALS OR 98

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Safe and adequate personal protective equipment is essential to firefighters performing at their best. However, many volunteer fire departments lack the resources to purchase new gear, leaving them to function with old, torn, and non-compliant equipment. To help combat this issue, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with MSA Safety and DuPont Personal Protection to award 13 volunteer fire departments with new turnout gear and helmets in 2024.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 105

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This was sent to me by a French colleague, Olivier Peyronie "Yesterday we received a 62 yo man with diabetes, hypertension and smoker. He reported typical chest pain since 4H AM and arrived at our ED at 10h with ongoing chest pain. The first ECG (10h14) showed TWI in inferior leads." Time zero: What do you think? Queen of Hearts Diagnosis: Not OMI with High Confidence (but in French!

Coronary 70

Coronary STEMI OR ALS 70

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While anyone can get breast cancer, the disease predominantly effects women. Like men, female firefighters are at an increased risk of a variety of cancers and other reproductive health issues; they also face other physical and behavioral health issues.

Firefighter 72

Firefighter First Responder EMT EMT 72

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

International collaboration in the firefighting community is vital for enhancing skills, sharing knowledge, and fostering global relationships. The exchange of ideas and experiences between countries not only improves individual skill sets but also strengthens collective responses to emergencies. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recognizes the importance of these connections and actively participates in international activities, showcasing a commitment to advancing training and network

Firefighter 59

Firefighter 59

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched a new online resource center to better protect firefighters as well as to identify and prevent new and emerging hazards in the fire service earlier and faster. The Center for Firefighter Safety, Health, and Well-being serves as a central point for engaging with the broad spectrum of NIOSH’s firefighter research, resources, and knowledge.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter 52

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) is held each November as a collaborative effort between fire, EMS, rescue, law enforcement, and other disciplines to educate each other and road users about the common goal and responsibility for safe, quick roadway clearance. The 2024 event will take place November 18-22 with the theme “Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed As You Proceed.

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EMS 52

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Volunteer evaluations can benefit the department and individual by highlighting strengths, identifying areas in need of improvement, and offering an opportunity for one-on-one interactions between leadership and volunteers. Join the NVFC for an interactive discussion on October 30 from 3-4:15pm ET that focuses on methods for evaluating volunteer performance, how to reward top performing volunteers, and how to help those who do not meet expectations to improve their performance.

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NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

When it comes to wildfire mitigation, we’re all in this together. The NVFC, thanks to funding from the U.S. Forest Service, has released a new online course on enhancing community wildfire mitigation efforts through strategic relationship building. Participants will learn how to bring together stakeholders, leverage resources, and find grant opportunities to create a focused and efficient wildfire mitigation effort.

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