American Ambulance Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Helpful Resources for Protecting EMS appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Authors: Kyler Osborne (EM-3 Resident Physician; Tacoma, WA); Katey DG Osborne, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA); Rachel Bridwell, MD (EM Attending Physician; Charlotte, NC) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK, EM Attending Physician, UTSW / Parkland Memorial Hospital) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, EM Attending Physician) Welcome to emDOCs revamp!

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Life in the Fastlane

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Kevin Ostrowski and James Miers Procedure: Lateral Canthotomy Today we cover lateral canthotomy and cantholysis, with a guide made in partnership with a recent publication in Australasian Emergency Care

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ESO

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to protecting the health of your community, the best defense is a good offense, which is why investing in prevent ion should be a big part of your strategy. After reviewing over 12 million EMS incidents that took place in 2023 , the 2024 ESO EMS Index highlights two critical areas that demand attention: Early CPR and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

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EMOttawa

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 2/5 McMullan JT, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Oct;84(4):363-373. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.04.018. Question and Methods: This out of hospital, placebo-controlled, blinded, parallel group RCT compared reduction in pain scores between Fentanyl + IN Placebo and Fentanyl with IN Ketamine. Findings: There was no significant difference in reduction of pain scores or adverse […] The post Out-of-Hospital Intranasal Ketamine as an Adjunct to Fentanyl for the Treatme

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The FllightBridge ED

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In every training event or class, I usually hear this phrase in response to coaching or technique correction (especially with airway classes).

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EMS 20/20

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The guys get so emo when an outpatient clinic panics and. helps? Is this a case of a sick patient or patient made sick? Listen and find out! The guys get so emo when an outpatient clinic panics and. helps? Is this a case of a sick patient or patient made sick? Listen and find out!

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EMOttawa

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Gravel J, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Nov;84(5):490-499. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.05.005. Question and Methods: The authors aimed to validate the Sick Kids algorithm for distinguishing bacteremia from contaminants in pediatric ED patients with positive blood cultures. Findings: The algorithms sensitivity and specificity were 100% and 11% respectively; suspicion for osteoarticular infection, […] The post Validation of the Hospital for Sick Children A

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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This event will feature presentations on the work that DRDC is doing in the first responder space as well as guided discussion around what S&T gaps need to be addressed in the FR environment.

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Pulsara

DECEMBER 18, 2024

NORTH POLE, AK Its an open secret that theres a lot of activity going on at the North Pole this time of year. Between checking the list twice, manufacturing toys, and prepping the sleigh and the reindeer, all hands are on deck to prepare for the big night on December 24th. But in spite of all the hustle and bustle, crews at North Pole Fire Department have taken time out of their busy schedule to improve communication around patient care.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Take Home points : Atraumatic TMJ dislocations are typically anterior in nature and can be reduced by a variety of techniques in the ED Traumatic TMJ dislocations often involve mandible fractures and typically require open reduction and fixation in the operating room Consider using the syringe, gag and extraoral reduction techniques first line as they frequently do not require parenteral analgesics or procedural sedation REBEL Core Cast 133.0 – Mandible Dislocation Click here for Direct D

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