Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this month's ECG Cases blog Dr. Jesse McLaren reviews interpretation of the pre-arrest ECG: identifying high risk ECGs requiring empiric treatment like calcium for hyperkalemia, magnesium for long QT, or reperfusion for Occlusion MI; the intra-arrest ECG: identifying pseudo-PEA; and post-arrest ECG: the importance of serial ECGs to reduce false positive STEMI, role of POCUS to help with the differential of diffuse ST depression with reciprocal ST elevation in aVR, and identifying signs of Occ

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American Ambulance Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

AAA President Randy Strozyk will testify tomorrow, February 14, at 10:00 am (eastern) before the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The […] The post AAA President Strozyk to Testify Before Congressional Committee appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In order fix EM, each of us needs to understand systems issues and systems thinking, and advocate for a better system based on sound systems principles and specific solutions. In this main episode EM Cases podcast Anton is joined by Dr. Alecs Chochinov and Dr. Davie Petrie, two systems thinkers and leaders in EM. They discuss solutions for how to fix EM in 5 spheres: having a coordinated mission, optimizing access points, accountability, disaster preparedness and adaptation/evolution.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On December 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s “Fire Brigades” standard. This standard was first published and last updated in 1980. This proposed updated standard would issue several new requirements that would be very burdensome, and in many cases impossible, for volunteer fire departments to comply with.

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This Podcast Will Kill You

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For our season 6 finale, we’re spending some time with menopause. How many nicknames can you think of for menstruation? Quite a few, I’m sure. “That time of the month”, “Aunt Flo”, “the red wave”, “period”, the list goes on. But what about euphemisms for menopause? We’ve got “the change” or “change of life”, “climacteric”, and… that’s it? There may be more out there, but the comparison is revealing.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The application period for the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is now open. These grants provide funding to fire departments for needed resources such as equipment, gear, vehicles, and training. The Notice of Funding Opportunity, guidance documents, and other materials are available on the AFG web site. In addition, FEMA is hosting a series of Q&A sessions over the next month to provide applicants an opportunity to interact with AFG staff and ask questions about the program, t

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Firefighter 122

FirstNet Authority

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network Press Releases michelle.fordi… Tue, 02/13/2024 - 06:51 About the First Responder Network Authority The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Created in 2012, its mission is to ensure the building, deployment, and operation of the nationwide broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and p

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with hip pain following a fall. On ED presentation, he was experiencing 10 out of 10 pain level. Physical examination was notable for left lower extremity with foreshortening and external rotation. A radiograph is shown (see figure 1). Problem How should his pain be managed? LEARN MORE The most common nerve blocks in this study are shown in Table 1.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Junior firefighter programs allow youth to learn about local fire/EMS organizations while providing departments with nonoperational support and a powerful recruitment mechanism. Learn how your department can engage with local youth, schools, and other organizations to promote youth fire service programs at this Roundtable Talk on 2/21 at 2pm ET. Watch live on Facebook or register on Zoom.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast we have back Rob Orman, MD ( @emergencypdx ). Emergency Physician and founder of Orman Physician Coaching Host of the Stimulus Podcast Learn more at roborman.com Rob and several other amazing clinicians and educators are putting on Awake and Aware , a 3 day conference May 1-3 in Bend Oregon. A 3-day interactive workshop focusing on skills to thrive in your incredibly demanding job (and life).

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The winter issue of CRACKYL Magazine is out now, featuring a behind-the-scenes interview with popular fire service cartoonist Paul Combs. This issue also features articles on the impact of lack of sleep, how to manage your head versus your heart, demystifying the psychotherapy process, and the gut-wrenching story of one first responder’s journey of survival after being stabbed on call.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The NVFC recently launched a 10-course Leadership Track in the Virtual Classroom. Each course will equip emergency service leaders with the essential skills, knowledge, tools, and mindset required to strengthen their leadership abilities and effectiveness. The track is being offered free of charge through February 29, so register now. After that date, non-members can take the track for $21.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The NVFC is conducting a survey to measure the influence of our health and safety programming. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and will be used to help increase the effectiveness of our health and safety initiatives. All first responders, including fire department leadership and firefighters/EMS personnel, are invited to participate.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The fire service is a respected institution that has earned a positive reputation and the public’s trust. To maintain that status, fire departments must understand ethics and be willing to adopt ethical standards. This course examines ethical practices and poses thought-provoking questions to help define the role of ethics within a department.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

There has been a lot of buzz in the last few years about “resilience.” Yet what does it mean for the fire service? Resilience is not about numbing away or ignoring our stress reactions. Rather it is a concerted effort to know ourselves better so we can meet life’s stressors with intentional action instead of dysregulated reaction. This article by Ali Rothrock for Fire Engineering explains.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The NVFC is hosting a Roundtable Talk on February 27 at 2pm ET on Lessons Learned: Reflecting on the East Palestine Derailment and the Path Forward. Hear from panelists Keith Drabick of the East Palestine Fire Department, Dan Seidberg of IamResponding, and John Fleps of Norfolk Southern in this conversation moderated by the NVFC’s Ryan Woodward. Register on Zoom or watch live on Facebook.

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