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CMS Announces CY 2025 Ambulance Inflation Factor

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post CMS Announces CY 2025 Ambulance Inflation Factor appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Two patients with chest pain and RBBB: do either have occlusion MI?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Jesse McLaren Two patients in their 70s presented to the ED with chest pain and RBBB. Do either, both, or neither have occlusion MI? Patient 1 : a 75 year old called paramedics with one day of left shoulder pain which migrated to the central chest, which was worse with deep breaths. Past medical history included RBBB without other cardiac history, but old ECG was not available.

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Airway Anatomy and Endotracheal Intubation: The Basics

SSCOR

Endotracheal intubation offers life-saving relief when an airway obstruction endangers a patient’s life. Yet many first responders have little experience with endotracheal intubation, and some actively avoid training opportunities because they feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the process. Endotracheal intubation is a basic skill that every first responder must master.

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Presumptive Cancer Benefits in Tennessee

Firefighters and EMS Fund

Firefighters are the unsung heroes of our communities, rushing into danger to protect lives and property. These brave men and women face not only immediate risks but also long-term health hazards from exposure to toxic substances. The silent killer of cancer stalks firefighters long after the flames are extinguished, a grim reminder of their selfless […] The post Presumptive Cancer Benefits in Tennessee appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund.

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AAAM Congratulates President-Elect Sjaan Koppel on ACRS Women in Road Safety Award

AAAM

The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) is proud to announce that our President-Elect, Associate Professor Sjaan Koppel, PhD , has been honored with the 2024 Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) Women in Road Safety Award. This esteemed recognition highlights Sjaan’s significant contributions to road safety research and advocacy, particularly in protecting vulnerable road users such as older adults and children.

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S’now Problem: Keep your Cool when Stimulants turn up the Speed

EMOttawa

We remain amid an opioid crisis in Canada, with over 8000 deaths (or 22/day) in 2023. The harms of opioid use in society are devastating and cannot be understated – but so too are the harms from stimulant and other substance use. In 2023 there were 3479 apparent stimulant toxicity deaths, which is approximately 10/day. […] The post S’now Problem: Keep your Cool when Stimulants turn up the Speed appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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Upcoming Conferences & Opportunities for Road Safety Professionals

AAAM

Join your road safety peers at these upcoming road safety events and conferences. 2024 Midwest Traffic Safety Conference – November 12, 2024 in Itasca, Illinois A key event to network with law enforcement leaders, crash investigators, prosecutors, and road safety managers. 2024 National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) Conference – November 18 – 20, 2024 in Arlington, VA An opportunity to hear from national experts on impaired driving and connect with fellow road safet

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