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For the first time, the 2024 ESO Trauma Index examined the mechanism of injury as a metric. Mechanism of injury describes the external cause of a patients trauma; it details how the injury occurred. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injuries are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. By providing insights into how patients sustain injuries, hospital systems and trauma centers can improve response and collaborate on community prevention efforts
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Joint Position Statement on Criminal Liability for Alleged Deviations from Clinical Standards of Care in Emergency Medical Services appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
PCC Members, As Canadians face the disruption and uncertainty of our countrys financial stability as a result of the trade war initiated earlier this week, we collectively have concerns impacting our personal situations as well as our professional role as leaders delivering critical health services to Canadians. With the true impact of the current and any future tariffs and counter-tariffs notyetclearly understood, what is certain is that the downstream effect will significantly challengeparamed
By: Valentina Graci, PhD – Chair of the Education Program Subcommittee 2024 was a strong year for our AAAM webinar series. We hosted seven online webinars, which were highly rated and, in some cases, reached up to 200 registrants. AAAMs Scientific Program Committees Education Program Subcommittee hosted these interactive and educational events not just for members but for all those interested in automotive safety.
You are called to a residence for a 22-year-old female patient who has just attempted suicide. You enter the residence to find an emaciated female lying on the bathroom floor with multiple lacerations to her anterior wrists and forearms. There is a man in the room who identifies himself as the patients father, and he is holding direct pressure on her wounds with bath towels.
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A medical aspirator that fails to function does serious harm. Even if the device doesnt harm patients, it delays treatment, which increases morbidity. Additionally, inadequate suction is a major factor in aspiration and hypoxia. SSCORs free medical aspirator test kit offers a cost-effective and efficient way to end the problem of non-functioning suction devices.
Join your road safety peers at these upcoming road safety events and conferences: April 2025 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 2025 Safe Mobility Conference April 79, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin, USA May 2025 CARSP/ICTCT 2025 Road Safety Conference May 2023, 2025, in Qubec City, Qubec, Canada June 2025 2025 International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI) Asia June 2527, 2025, in Chennai, India July 2025 VIII International Conference on Traffic and Transportation Psychology
Join your road safety peers at these upcoming road safety events and conferences: April 2025 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 2025 Safe Mobility Conference April 79, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin, USA May 2025 CARSP/ICTCT 2025 Road Safety Conference May 2023, 2025, in Qubec City, Qubec, Canada June 2025 2025 International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI) Asia June 2527, 2025, in Chennai, India July 2025 VIII International Conference on Traffic and Transportation Psychology
Can Spencer handle the heat? Or really. can his patient? How does Spencer do when faced with a "tough" frat bro who has a fever that just won't quit? Vote now on our Instagram! Can Spencer handle the heat? Or really. can his patient? How does Spencer do when faced with a "tough" frat bro who has a fever that just won't quit? Vote now on our Instagram!
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Kids get hurt. And they get sick. Its inevitable. Whether their fingers get caught accidentally in a car door or bedroom door slamming closed, or they trip and fall while running on their uncooperative little toddler legs , or catching all the germs as their immune systems slowly struggle to fight off every known virus to mankind. While most of the time, the injuries and illnesses are minor and self-resolving, every once in a while, there is major injury or illness, and significant bleeding is i
Reference: Bannelier et al. Failure rate of D-dimer testing in patients with high clinical probability of pulmonary embolism: Ancillary analysis of three European studies. AEM Feb 2025 Date: February 27, 2025 Guest Skeptic:Dr. Lauren Westafer an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School Baystate.
We learn the vanishing art of placing the PA (Swan-Ganz) catheter, with intensivist and friend of the podcast Matt Siuba (@msiuba). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway points References Insertion video Wedge distance How measurement technique affects diagnosis Thermo in TR review POCUS for Continue reading "Lightning rounds 50: Mastering PA catheter placement with Matt Siuba" We learn the vanishing art of placing the PA (Swan-Ganz) ca
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Review the publication from London's Air Ambulance of their fascinating data on the survivability from resuscitative thoracotomy. @stemlyns #FOAMed The post JC: Pre Hospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest – data from 21 years at London’s Air Ambulance appeared first on St.Emlyn's.
We discuss the evaluation of and treatment options for acute back pain. Hosts: Benjamin Friedman, MD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: Musculoskeletal , Orthopaedics Show Notes **Please fill out this quick survey to help us develop additional resources for our listeners: Core EM Survey ** Clinical Evaluation: Primary Goal: Distinguish benign musculoskeletal pain from serious pathology.
A 50 something male presented in the evening to ED for evaluation of chest pain that started at 1600. He states that it feels like burning and pressure, like GERD. He reports this was similar to how he felt when he had his heart attack 4 years prior, now s/p 4 stents. (The history gives a subtle hint that this might be another acute OMI.) Patient normally takes lisinopril 40 mg daily, atorvastatin 80 mg daily, and ASA 81 daily.
State Farm has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to provide 100 eligible fire departments with five previously owned laptops each. These laptops will aid departments in administrative tasks, training, incident tracking, and more that will enhance their capabilities and efficiency. The deadline to enter for the chance to receive laptops is March 31.
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The St Emlyns Podcast features Dr. Jeff Kerrie discussing hyperbaric medicine. Discover how HBOT works, its role in treating dive-related injuries, and its expanding applications in emergency and critical care. The post Podcast – Hyperbaric Medicine with Jeff Kerrie at LTC appeared first on St.Emlyn's.
Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover the literature on evaluation and management of the adult patient with meningitis. Episode 115: Adult Meningitis Background: Meningitis is an inflammation of the subarachnoid space, the leptomeninges, and cerebrospinal fluid. Associated with a variety of causes, but a bacterial infection is one of the more dangerous ones.
In communities across America, fire departments face mounting challenges threatening their ability to protect the public. From aging equipment to chronic understaffing, many stations operate on razor-thin margins while responding to an ever-increasing volume of emergencies. As call volumes surge and operational costs rise, the gap between needs and resources widens, putting firefighters and communities […] The post State Firefighter Funding: Budget Allocations & Legislative Awareness
This was written by Hans Helseth. A 69 year old woman with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency department by EMS for evaluation of chest pain and shortness of breath. She awoke in the morning with sharp chest pain which worsened throughout the morning. As her pain worsened, so did her dyspnea. She was found by paramedics with an oxygen saturation of 64%, but could not tolerate BiPAP during transport due to claustrophobia.
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Cannabis edibles are raising concerns in emergency medicine due to delayed effects, high THC potency, and inconsistent labeling. A recent study highlights increased ED admissions and resource use among edible users compared to those who inhale cannabis. This analysis explores key findings, clinical implications, and the need for regulatory measures.
We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. Its time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: High-Dose Inhaled Steroids for Acute Asthma Spoon Feed Nebulized high-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus a short acting beta-agonist reduced emergency department length of stay in adult asthma exacerbation.
As a society, we often view firefighters as the embodiment of bravery and resilience, charging into burning buildings and facing peril head-on. However, beneath the helmets and uniforms lies a group of individuals profoundly affected by the traumatic events they encounter daily. The question arises: Do firefighters experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
A 47-year-old male with a medical history of hypertension, and, prior left upper lobe Pancoast tumor status, post video-assisted left upper lobectomy with chest wall and ribs 1-3 resection, presented to the emergency department (ED) with dyspnea, chest heaviness, and near syncope. He was found to be diaphoretic, speaking two- to three-word sentences, tachycardic to 150 bpm, and episodically hypotensive, with oxygen saturations in the 70 percent range on room air.
-Case- A frantic mother rushes into the ED with her 3-year-old son who was found next to an open bottle of his grandmother’s iron supplements. She’s not sure how many he swallowed, but she estimates “a handful.” The patient looks pale and lethargic, with intermittent vomiting. His vital signs show tachycardia and mild hypotension.
The NVFCs Make Me A Firefighter (MMAF) program provides a web site for prospective volunteers to find local emergency service opportunities and for fire and EMS departments to post their opportunities and create customized recruitment materials. Make sure your department is taking advantage of this free resource. Sign up today, post your volunteer opportunities, and utilize the free recruitment tools here.
Meet Kathleen (Kathy) D. Klinich , AAAM member and Research Scientist at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Get to know Kathy in her own words. How long have you been a member of AAAM? Off and on throughout my 30+ year career. What inspired you to join AAAM? The welcoming and inclusive conferences. What are your main areas of interest in the field of Automotive Medicine?
Location: 22 Bramhall St., Portland, Maine 04102 Social media handle(s): @ mainemedem ; [link] Year founded: 1995 Number of residents: 10 per year, 30 total Program length: 3 years What does your program offer that residents cant get anywhere else? We think our programstrikes a perfect balance of providing incredible clinical training in an academic environment.
Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. Following on from the recent post on Heparin, today we’re going to talk about one of its more significant complications – Heparin Induced Thromboyctopaenia or HIT for short. In my notes I had it down as HITTS for hepain induced thrombotic thrombocytopaenia syndrome which I kind of liked as it included the important presence of thrombosis in the context of low platelets.
The NVFC holds a membership meeting each year to provide an update on NVFC activities. This years meeting will take place on March 12 from 1-2pm ET via Zoom. The meeting is open to all state, individual, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear reports on the NVFCs business and financial operations. State member representatives may vote on matters raised at the meeting.
AAAM is proud to welcome and congratulate the newly appointed chairs and vice chairs of several AAAM Subcommittees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) , as well as our newest board member. These individuals will play a vital role in advancing AAAMs mission and supporting our global community of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. We are especially pleased to welcome Jason Hallman, PhD , Senior Manager for the Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) at Toyota North America, to the AA
GEDCs mission is made possible through collaboration with like-minded organizations. In our new Collaborator Spotlight Series, were highlighting the work that our partner organizations are doing to improve emergency department care for older adults. Since its beginning in 1970, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) has supported emergency nurses in providing the highest quality of care.
-Case- A 45-year-old man with a history of IV drug use presents to the ED with persistent fevers, night sweats, and malaise over the past two weeks. He mentions some weight loss and recently noticed painful nodules on his fingertips. On exam, he has a new systolic murmur that wasn’t documented in previous visits.
On February 19 the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a confirmation hearing for Secretary of Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer. If confirmed by the Senate Chavez-DeRemer would oversee the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the ongoing development of their proposed Emergency Response Standard. During the hearing, Sen.
AAAM is excited to announce the launch of its new online learning platform , now the central home for all AIS courses and AAAM webinars. This new system, which was officially launched at the end of January, offers a streamlined and user-friendly experience, making it easier than ever to access AAAMs educational content. Whether youre enrolling in your first AIS course or revisiting one of AAAM’s educational webinars, all course materials and webinar recordings will now live in one convenie
[link] In this episode of Good Reads , we examine a 61-year-old male with acute pancreatitisand explore how hypocalcemia presents on a 12-lead ECG. We focus on identifying key changes, particularly QT interval prolongation and ST segment findings, that signal low serum calcium levels. We also compare hypocalcemia and hypokalemia, highlighting their distinct effects on the QT interval and helping you refine your approach to electrolyte-related ECG interpretation.
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