American Ambulance Association

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

CAAS Panel of Commissioners Seeks New Business Representative At the end of 2024, the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services will be replacing its business representative on the CAAS […] The post CAAS Panel of Commissioners Seeks New Business Representative appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Ambulance 130

Core Ultrasound

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In this Five Minute Sono, we dive into the essentials of performing the ultrasound FAST exam (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma), with a special focus on the thoracic component. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, or a seasoned healthcare provider looking to refine your skills, this step-by-step guide will help you master the thoracic ultrasound techniques critical for identifying pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and pericardial effusions.

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OR 130

Broome Docs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Welcome to another month of nerdy journal jam goodness. This month Justin has served up an eclectic collection of evidence, ethics and educational excellence. As always – we have the full PDFs liked below and you can read more deep thoughts over at First10EM where Justin likes to inconvenience a lot of electrons in his pursuit of educational elegance.

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E-9-1-1 Emergency Department ICU ALS 109

First Responders Foundation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The First Responders Foundation is proud to recognize Carol Stolp as one of the distinguished honorees at our 9/11 Luncheon of Honor. This event is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support for first responders and their communities. Honoring Carol Stolp: A Life of Community Involvement and Service Carol Stolp has dedicated much of her life to community service and support for various charitable organizations.

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St. Emlyn's

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed @LizCrowe2 gives us a fantastic critical appraisal of an EMJ paper discussing the patient experience in the emergency department. A qualitative study gives real insight into the patient experience. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post JC: The patient experience in the Emergency Department. appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Emergency Department 95

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Welcome to the emDOCs Videocast – please subscribe to our YouTube channel. These videos will cover post summaries, take homes on clinical condition, and EBM/guideline literature updates. Today we focus on Andexanet versus 4F-PCC for reversal of DOAC-associated intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). EBM Update: ANNEXA-1 and DOAC Reversal in ICH Article: Connolly SJ, Sharma M, Cohen AT, et al; ANNEXA-I Investigators.

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ALS OR 76

EMCrit Project

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

All the Resuscitation and Acute Critical Care goodness in the literature for September 2024 EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Critical Care 88

CanadiEM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Introduction Test result follow-up can be especially challenging in the Emergency Department (ED) due to its multiplicity of moving parts. ED physicians are under increasing pressure when treating patients due to the challenges of high volumes of patients, pressure for quick discharges in the face of space constraints, and complexities surrounding patient handover.

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Emergency Department ED 52

NHCPS Save a Life

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In emergency settings, recognizing critical signs and symptoms quickly and confidently allows you to take swift action to save lives and preserve the quality of life for those under your care. Becks Triad is one such set of symptoms. It can help diagnose life-threatening conditions like cardiac tamponade. In this guide, I explore this triad, […] The post Becks Triad: A Useful Tool with Limitations You Need to Know appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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Life Support 52

Paramedics World

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Hepatitis C might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about health issues, but it’s a topic worth discussing. With millions of people affected worldwide,… The post Hepatitis C : Causes, Risks, Preventions & More appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Paramedic 52

International Journal of Paramedicine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Background: Treatment on Mobile Stroke Units (MSU) improves outcome for patients with acute ischemic stroke, however MSU effectiveness relies on accuracy of field dispatch. We aimed at collecting representative data on dispatch infrastructure, methods of stroke identification at the dispatcher level, operation rules and accuracy of dispatcher impression relevant to MSU operations worldwide.

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EMS 52

NHCPS Save a Life

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In emergency settings, recognizing critical signs and symptoms quickly and confidently allows you to take swift action to save lives and preserve the quality of life for those under your care. Becks Triad is one such set of symptoms. It can help diagnose life-threatening conditions like cardiac tamponade. In this guide, I explore this triad, […] The post Becks Triad: A Useful Tool with Limitations You Need to Know appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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Life Support EMS 52

International Journal of Paramedicine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This concept paper explores if there is a role for paramedics in crime identification. Evidence of organized crime, human trafficking and, to a lesser extent, radicalisation exists. All potential to damage victims’ physical and mental well-being and negatively impact society. Background - Paramedics respond to sexual health issues or sexual/violent assaults on bondservants, injury/illness to persons connected with organized crime, or radicalized persons, they may witness red flags that may hold

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Paramedics World

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Hepatitis B might not be a topic that comes up in casual conversation, but understanding it is crucial for your health. This viral infection affects millions of people worldwide, and… The post Hepatitis B – Causes, Symptoms, Preventions & More appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Paramedic 52

This Podcast Will Kill You

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

“Is it gonna be poop or is it gonna be barf?” It’s the question we all fear during a bout of food poisoning when time is of the essence and a decision has to be made before it’s made for us. Often, the germ forcing this question upon us is none other than the dreaded norovirus. First called “winter vomiting disease” for reasons obvious to anyone who has been unfortunate enough to become infected, norovirus now conjures up images of puking passengers aboard cruise ships or oysters on the half she

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ALS OR 52