The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Date: October 29, 2024 Reference: Galili et al. Low dose ketamine as an adjunct to morphine: a randomized controlled trial among patients with and without current opioid use. AEM Oct 2024. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Neil Dasgupta is an emergency medicine physician and ED intensivist from Long Island, NY. He is the Vice Chair of the Emergency Department and Program Director of the EM residency program at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, NY, the safety net hospital for Nassau County.

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American Ambulance Association

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Register now for our upcoming National Rural Health Day webinar The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) invites you to celebrate National Rural Health […] The post CMS National Rural Health Day Webinar appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Ambulance 130

Chicago EMT Training

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We are ready to begin hosting psychomotor exams for BLS providers that successfully completed their written NREMT requirement. Assessments include: Medical Assessment (Neuro) Trauma Assessment (Head to Toe) Airway Management (with iGel) CPR//AED/choking for adults, pediatrics, and infants Bleeding Control (tourniquet) Penetrating Chest Trauma Spinal Motion Restriction OB Delivery Please schedule an appointment with Victor at info@chicagoemttraining.com To prepare, you can utilize our study guide

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Core Ultrasound

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In this Five Minute Sono video we provide a streamlined, step-by-step walkthrough on how to accurately conduct the VEXUS Score, perfect for clinicians who are already familiar with its purpose and clinical applications. IVC VTI Courses The post 5 Min Sono: The VExUS Score (2024) first appeared on Core Ultrasound.

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St. Emlyn's

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Creating a learning culture in the emergency department (ED) fosters psychological safety, open communication, and continuous improvement. This approach supports team resilience, enhances patient care, and reduces burnout. Learn practical steps to build a strong learning culture in your ED, promoting growth and collaborative excellence in emergency medicine.

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ED Emergency Department 123

American Ambulance Association

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post CMS Finalizes the Productivity Adjustment, Adds Prehospital Blood Transfusion to ALS2 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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NVFC

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) launched on November 4 to modernize incident data collection and provide vital intelligence for local fire departments across the United States. NERIS is a secure, cloud-based platform developed in collaboration with the American fire service to capture all-hazards incident data and provides analytic tools for local fire and emergency service leaders in near-real time.

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Emergency Response Public Safety Firefighter EMS 111

Life in the Fastlane

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Mike Cadogan November 8, 1895 On November 8, 1895 Wilhelm Röntgen, chair of physics at Würzburg, noted an unusual phenomenon, that would change the world of medicine

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American Ambulance Association

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post IV Fluid Conservation Briefing Now Available appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Ambulance OR 130

St. Emlyn's

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed At the Tactical Trauma 24 conference in Sundsvall, Sweden, St Emlyn’s hosts Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe had the opportunity to speak with Alice Hutin, an emergency physician with Service […] The post Podcast – Prehospital eCPR with Alice Hutin at Tactical Trauma 2024 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Emergency Department 86

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A gravid woman presents to your emergency department (ED). Before you can obtain any history, she gives birth in your waiting room. The neonate is apneic and has a heart rate of 48. How do you stabilize this patient? Neonatal resuscitation is common; 10 percent of the four million newborns in the U.S. each year will require at least some intervention. 1 However, one percent of births will require advanced interventions, including chest compressions, intubation, and medications. 2 These rare scen

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Epinephrine Emergency Department EMS OR 98

Life in the Fastlane

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Mike Cadogan Waiting Room Medicine With exponential Emergency Department over-crowding and spiraling waiting times, the Utopian College has produced a series of guidelines to assist fondling members.

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Emergency Department 98

American Ambulance Association

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Announcing the National EMS Documentation Survey appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EM Literature of Note

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It is clear LLMs have an uncanny ability to find associations between salient features, and to subsequently use those associations to generate accurate probabilistic lists of medical diagnoses. On top of that, it can take those diagnoses and use its same probabilistic functions to mimic the explanations it has seen in its training set. A powerful tool – clearly an asset to patient care?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Written by Magnus Nossen The below ECG was obtained from a 65 year old man with ongoing chest pain. He has a history of hypertension an d tobacco use. He is otherwise healthy. There is no prior ECG for comparison. What do you think? ECG #1 Interpretation: The quality of the above ECG is not optimal. There is significant baseline wander that does make it more challenging to interpret ischemic changes.

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Unitek EMT

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Everything you need to know about the education, licensing, job outlook, and earning potential of LPNs. Embarking on a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a rewarding journey that offers a unique blend of compassion, technical skill, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. As an essential part of […] The post Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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EMT EMT EMS 80

EMOttawa

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Inhalational injuries are a critical yet often overlooked aspect of trauma care, with far-reaching consequences in emergency medicine. These injuries can arise from various sources, including thermal injuries from fires, recreational activities such as smoke exposure during camping or outdoor events, and chemical inhalation in both industrial and household settings.

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OR 83

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Authors: Robert Nicholson, MD (EM Resident Physician, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC) and Ann-Jeannette Geib, MD (EM Attending Physician, Medical Toxicologist, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC) // Reviewed by: James Dazhe Cao, MD (@JamesCaoMD, Associate Professor of EM, Medical Toxicology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX); Anthony Spadaro, MD (@TSpadaro91, Medical Toxicology Fellow, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long

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E-9-1-1 ALS EMS OR 78

Pulsara

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Editor's Note: In August 2024, EMS1 and Fitch & Associates released their annual EMS trend survey, What Paramedics Want, proudly sponsored by Pulsara. Because the articles and advice found within contain such critical subject matter, we've elected to publish each segment one at a time here on our blog. Read, enjoy, share, and take to heart the following information brought to you by the most prestigious thought leaders in EMS.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If you work in the emergency department, you’re out there in the trenches “suspecting sepsis” on a daily basis. Adhering to guideline recommendations, considered by some hand in hand with “quality,” requires prudent empiric antibiotic coverage. Vancomycin remains the typical straightforward choice for patients in whom methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus coverage is indicated.

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Emergency Department ALS OR 64

FirstNet Authority

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track Blog joseph.rey@fir… Tue, 11/05/2024 - 10:23 By Dean Prochaska, Senior Director of Standards, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.

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Public Safety First Responder OR 64

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Written by Magnus Nossen ( with comments and laddergram by Ken Grauer ) The patient in today’s case is a man in his 60s — who presented with palpitations and lightheadedness. He had no history of syncope. The patient had hypertension, but was otherwise healthy. Due to the reported symptoms, he was admitted for observation and put on telemetry monitoring.

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E-9-1-1 ALS OR 65

First 10 EM

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It is pretty rare for the phrase “we need more research” to be immediately followed by more research, but that seems to have happened here.v On October 7 I published my post about the HEMOTION trial, looking at transfusion thresholds in traumatic brain injury, and concluding that despite being a statistically negative trial, the results […] The post Liberal or restrictive transfusion in brain injury part 2 (The TRAIN trial) appeared first on First10EM.

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OR EMS 63

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth Wharff was the director of emergency psychiatry at Boston’s Children’s Hospital in the late 1990s when she became concerned about what was, then, a new problem. The emergency department (ED) was frequently overwhelmed by suicidal adolescents who needed inpatient psychiatric treatment but couldn’t be admitted, because the hospital had no free beds.

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ED Emergency Department ALS OR 59

SSCOR

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

There are many medical and traumatic causes for a decreased level of consciousness, any of which can lead to a respiratory emergency. A thorough patient assessment and quick diagnosis, followed by aggressive treatment, can prevent the patient's condition from deteriorating. But even optimal care cannot stave off every respiratory complication.

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EMS 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? The Bubble Wrap Plus is a monthly paediatric Journal Club reading list from Professor Jaan Toelen (University Hospitals Leuven) and Dr Anke Raaijmakers (Sydney Children’s Hospital). This comprehensive list is developed from 34 journals, including major and subspecialty paediatric journals. We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or allow you to keep a finger on the pulse of paediatric research.

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (80%) Demographics Most commonly affects patients between ages 10-20 years old As age increases, elbow dislocation rates tend to d

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E-9-1-1 ACS OR Emergency Department 59

ESO

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We’re excited to announce the launch of our advanced Critical Care functionality within ESO Electronic Health Record (EHR) , designed to meet the unique demands of high-acuity healthcare environments. Developed in close collaboration with our customers, this innovative upgrade helps streamline workflows for emergency medical and critical care professionals, enabling faster and safer decision-making on the ground and in the air.

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Critical Care CAD OR EMS 59

NVFC

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This year, Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) takes place November 18-22 with the important message, “Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed.” Every year, law enforcement, fire and rescue, EMS, public works, transportation, towing, and other responders put their lives at risk to clear the 7 million motor vehicle crashes as well as the broader range of roadway incidents such as stalled vehicles or roadway debris.

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EMS OR 59

SSCOR

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Pediatric emergencies are always a bit unsettling. Fortunately, children make up a minority of our patients, but when these emergencies occur, it can be stressful—for the patient, for the patient’s family, and for you, the responder.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The quick-moving, high-stress practice of emergency medicine means health care professionals need to be prepared for anything. Among emergency physicians’ diverse patient populations, neurodivergent individuals represent a unique group with distinct challenges and requirements. Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that refers to a variety of neurological differences (not deficits), including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyslexia, among other

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Life in the Fastlane

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Mark Corden Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 361 Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 360 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind, enter the medical trivia of FFFF.

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St. Emlyn's

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Creating a learning culture in the emergency department (ED) fosters psychological safety, open communication, and continuous improvement. The post Building a Learning Culture in the ED: Why It Matters and How to Make It Happen. appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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ED Emergency Department 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Consider Maddie, a 12-year-old girl in your ED with a virally induced moderate asthma exacerbation, currently having her third set of 12 puffs in her burst therapy; thankfully, she’s responding pretty well, and you’re hoping to avoid an admission at this stage. This is her third presentation with a viral exacerbation of asthma. You take a history and discover that she takes her salbutamol every week before and during her soccer matches.

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OR ED 52

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This is the second visit in two weeks for an elderly gentleman who is concerned about his legs being red and swollen. During the first visit, he was diagnosed with cellulitis and placed on cephalexin. Today, he notes worsening swelling and a blister forming near his left ankle. The pain makes it difficult for him to ambulate unassisted through his home.

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Life in the Fastlane

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Sheralyn Guilleminot and Mike Cadogan COVID-19 Resources The COVID-19 resource pack you need to keep up with the constant stream of new variants, new research, and changing guidelines!

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NVFC

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

So, you’ve reserved a spot to testify at OSHA’s upcoming public hearing regarding the proposed Emergency Response Standard. Have questions about what to say? The hearing procedure? How to answer questions from the OSHA panel and the audience? This session on November 7 at 2pm ET will answer these questions and more as well as allow time for audience Q&A.

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Emergency Response 52