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DOL Announces Final Rule Updating the Hazard Communication Standard

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post DOL Announces Final Rule Updating the Hazard Communication Standard appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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What is a Yankauer Suction Catheter?

SSCOR

In 1907, otolaryngologist Sidney Yankauer revolutionized the world of medical suction with his eponymous Yankauer suction catheter. Dr. Yankauer worked at the outpatient surgery department of Mount Sinai Hospital and while there, this unassuming ENT specialist invented numerous pieces of medical equipment. Dr. Yankauer is hailed as a medical genius and admired for his prolific publishing output.

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The Evolution of Patient Load Balancing: The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council

Pulsara

During major emergencies like earthquakes, floods, or mass shootings, health resources can quickly become overwhelmed, causing breakdowns in communication and coordination. Hospitals may reach capacity, leaving some patients stranded without adequate care and making it difficult for family or friends to locate them. These issues are exacerbated in large-scale incidents affecting entire regions or states.

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ToxCard: Osmol Gap – Part 1

EMDocs

Authors: Travis Mok, MD (@tkcm01 on Threads, Emergency Medicine Resident, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School); Cynthia Santos, MD (Emergency Medicine Attending, Medical Toxicologist, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School) // Reviewed by: Anthony Spadaro, MD (@TSpadaro91, Medical Toxicology Fellow, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ); James Dazhe Cao, MD (@JamesCaoMD, Associate Professor of EM, Medical Toxicology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Br

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GEDC Welcomes Aaron Malsch As New Program Director

GEDC

The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative is pleased to announce that GEDC Core Faculty Member, Aaron Malsch, RN, MSN, GCNS-BC, will join the GEDC team full-time as Program Director. Malsch has started his position as of May 20, 2024. “As a Core Faculty Member, Aaron has already proven to be a valuable asset to the GEDC team,” said GEDC Co-PI Kevin Biese, MD.

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How to Become a Paramedic: An Essential Guide for You in 2024

NHCPS Save a Life

Are you looking to learn how to become a paramedic? I’ve created this go-to guide to help you explore paramedic requirements, what to expect, and the specific steps to take to pursue a rewarding paramedic career. Depending on what you’ve done so far, becoming a paramedic can take one to three years. So, now’s the […] The post How to Become a Paramedic: An Essential Guide for You in 2024 appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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Episode 110: EMS WEEK with Dr. Zaffer Qasim

The Overrun Podcast

Summary In this episode, Dr. Zaf Qasim discusses advances in medical resuscitation and the future of cardiac arrest care. The conversation covers topics such as compression-only CPR, the controversy surrounding head-up CPR, the use of band and piston-driven devices, and the potential of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR). The importance of good dispatch and patient selection is emphasized as key factors in improving outcomes.

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