EMergucate

JANUARY 7, 2025

80 year old man presented with shortness of breath. This patient had history of CHF and COPD. His venous blood gases showed the following PH = 7.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

(This was created by Arron Pearce ( [link] ) Online QT calculator for wide QRS (LBBB, RBBB, etc.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 7, 2025

Dr. Patricia Lee is an EM physician in Calgary, Alberta and an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary in the Department of Emergency Medicine. She reached out to me after listening to Episode 200 How EM Experts Think Part 1 as a longtime supporter of EM Cases, to highlight the importance of recognizing challenges that female-identifying EM physicians may face before, during and after ED shifts.

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EMS ED 279

St. Emlyn's

JANUARY 7, 2025

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Mastering likelihood ratios can transform your diagnostic skills. In this podcast with Rick and Greg, discover how likelihood ratios can enhance decision-making and improve patient care. The post Podcast – Likelihood Ratios: Critical Appraisal Nugget 12 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this Part 2 of our 2-part podcast series on How EM Experts Think with Dr. Reuben Strayer, Dr. Mike Betzner and Dr. Scott Weingart we dive deep into the nuances of practicing smarter, faster, and better in the ED. We answer questions like: How should we employ hypothetico-deductive reasoning in our daily practice of Emergency Medicine? How can we best streamline thorough data gathering for each case so that we don't miss key data points?

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EMS ED OR 233

Unitek EMT

JANUARY 7, 2025

How to Become an ER Technician: Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Starting a career as a certified EMT is a rewarding way to step into the dynamic world of emergency medicine. Many EMTs find fulfillment in the fast-paced nature of the job and choose to continue working as first responders for the long […] The post EMT to Emergency Room Technician: Career Guide appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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EMT EMT First Responder EMS 98

FOAMfrat

JANUARY 7, 2025

From my first discussion with Alcohol Withdrawal I talked about my personal experience that's now become a driving motivation to improve the care we render for patients suffering Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in my state, but how exactly can we do that? How do we reduce a number as high as a 37% mortality rate, to an incredible 5%? Let's briefly discuss a case.

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E-9-1-1 ALS EMS OR 59

NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

Get the year off to a healthy start by implementing or enhancing your departments health and fitness program. This course , offered free for a limited time, delves into the key components of a functional wellness program as well as practical and realistic approaches to introducing an evidence-based, sustainable program for your department. The post Creating a Health and Fitness Program in Your Department: A Two-Part Course appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council.

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OR 52

This Podcast Will Kill You

JANUARY 7, 2025

Sometimes it seems like the world is out to get us: bees in our garden, pollen in the air, nuts in our brownies, any number of other things that could trigger an allergic reaction ranging from itchy eyes and a runny nose all the way to anaphylaxis. Why must our bodies react in such over-the-top ways to these seemingly innocuous substances? In the first episode of our two-parter on allergies, we explore that very question.

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NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Fire and Safety Journal Americas has released a special edition showcasing leading voices from across the fire and safety industry to provide their perspectives on the evolving challenges and developments shaping safety and emergency services today. Featured influencers including NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch represent a range of expertise and experience and include frontline leaders, engineers, researchers, and public safety advocates.

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Public Safety 52

NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

Having a fire department comprised of both men and women has well-documented advantages, including increased collaboration and greater productivity. Yet many departments struggle to recruit women into their membership. A new post on the NIOSH Science Blog looks at how overcoming health and safety barriers can improve recruitment and retention. Read the blog here.

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Firefighter 52

NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

As a new year begins, show your department members that you are committed to their health and wellbeing. Your department can make the commitment to being a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department (PHFD) by taking three simple steps: completing the form, taking an on-demand course, and reviewing the implementation toolkit. You will learn key strategies for creating a healthy, engaged, and successful workforce and will be showcased on the NVFCs web site as being committed to your members wellbeing

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NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

The deadline to apply for a Community Wildfire Defense Grant is February 28. These grants help communities plan for and reduce wildfire risks. Up to $200 million will be awarded to communities, states, tribes, and nonprofits in this third round of grants. Funds can be used to develop and revise community wildfire protection plans and implement projects described in a community wildfire protection plan that are less than 10 years old.

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NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

Community risk reduction (CRR) is a vital component to protecting responders and the communities they serve. January 20-26 is designated as CRR Week to raise awareness in the fire service about how CRR strategies can make their communities and departments safer. Learn more on the CRR Week web site and register for the NVFCs January 22 webinar on CRR for Departments Strategies for a Safer Community.

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NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

A recent article and podcast from NPR station WHYY highlighted the cancer risks firefighters face. The good news is that there are specific actions that can lower these risks and protect responders. January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, and now is a great time to take steps in your department to make positive changes to reduce risks. Use these resources to help.

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Firefighter 52

NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

Firefighters and EMS providers dont always think about including distracted driving in their prevention education. However, distracted driving leads to countless accidents, injuries, and fatalities each year. The risk of distracted driving has a direct impact on both the community and the responders who serve that community. This article for Fire Engineering by Dr.

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Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

The second public comment period for OSHAs proposed Emergency Response Standard is open through 11:59pm ET on January 17. This is your opportunity to take action and let OSHA know how the proposed standard will impact your volunteer fire department. Use this template to help prepare your comments and find additional resources here. Anyone can submit a comment here , regardless of whether theyve commented earlier in the development process of this standard.

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Emergency Response 52

NVFC

JANUARY 7, 2025

Time is running out to submit your nominations for the NVFCs fire service achievement awards. Recognize excellence in your department by nominating outstanding individuals for the William J. Darley Lifetime Achievement Award, Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, NVFC Junior Firefighter of the Year Award, and NVFC Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award.

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Firefighter 52