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GAPBAC Balance Billing Report Released to Congress

American Ambulance Association

Video Transcript Hello, I’m Shawn Baird, past president of the American Ambulance Association. Together with my fellow ambulance profession representatives Ted Van Horne, Regina Crawford, and Rhonda Holden, I was […] The post GAPBAC Balance Billing Report Released to Congress appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Episode 200: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Core EM

We discuss a new class of medications, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, and their side effects. Hosts: Avir Mitra, MD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: Oncology Show Notes Overview of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) ICIs are a relatively new class of oncologic drugs that have revolutionized cancer treatment. Unlike chemotherapy, ICIs help the immune system develop memory against cancer cells and adapt as the cancer mutates.

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Lightning rounds 44: Post-intubation sedation roundup

Critical Care Scenarios

Experts in critical care share their approach to post-intubation sedation. Contributors: Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Experts in critical care share their approach to post-intubation sedation. Contributors: * Jason Wieland * Casey Albin * Jace Mullen * Kali Dayton * Nick Ghionni * Emily Fridenmaker Check out the Intensive Care Academy here!

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5 Minute Sono – The FAST Exam (Thoracic portion) 2024

Core Ultrasound

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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Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Extended Timely Filing Period for Claims Impacted by Change Healthcare Cyberattack

American Ambulance Association

On August 22, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing an extension of the timely filing limits for claims impacted by the […] The post Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Extended Timely Filing Period for Claims Impacted by Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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The Ducanto Catheter—It Sucks!

REBEL EM

Background: Emergency intubations present a unique set of challenges, particularly when dealing with heavily contaminated airways. Anesthesiologist, Dr. James DuCanto, developed the DuCanto catheter to enhance airway management in these high-stakes situations. The commonly used 14 Fr Yankauer catheter, with its smaller bore, may struggle to clear heavily contaminated airways effectively.

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7 Uses for Suction Catheters

SSCOR

A suction catheter is one of the most versatile, useful pieces of medical equipment in your supply bag. Whether it’s preventing emergencies before they start or offering life-saving treatment when a person cannot effectively breathe on their own, the right suction catheter is critical to doing your job. Here are seven key uses for suction catheters.

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CAAS Panel of Commissioners Seeks New Business Representative

American Ambulance Association

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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2024 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the Board of Directors Candidates

ACEP Now

Jennifer J. Casaleto, MD, FACEP (North Carolina) Current Professional Positions: Emergency Medicine Physician, CirrusMD and Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates (MEMA); Adjunct Clinical Faculty Physician, Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center Internships and Residency: Emergency Medicine Residency, Carolinas Medical Center (2003) Medical Degree: MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2000) Response Similar to most member organizations, ACEP experienced membership decline associate

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First10EM Journal Club: August 2024

Broome Docs

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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Seizure in a 30 something

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Magnus Nossen — with edits by Grauer. The patient in today’s case is a 30-something female. She has no known previous medical history. Her husband called EMS when the patient experienced new onset seizures accompanied by micturition. The ECG below was recorded by EMS. What is your assessment? ECG #1 Interpretation: ECG #1 shows sinus rhythm at a heart rate of 77 bpm.

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Honoring Carol Stolp: A Life of Community Involvement and Service

First Responders Foundation

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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Failed intubation? These are the next steps

SSCOR

You’re responding to the scene of a snowboarding accident, where a young woman in her mid-20s sustained a head injury following an attempted jump. While surveying her, you discover she is suffering aspiration due to vomitus, and you know that you must clear her airway and intubate immediately. However, you also know that the presence of potential obstructions in the airway may make intubation more difficult.

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JC: The patient experience in the Emergency Department.

St. Emlyn's

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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EMCrit 383 – The Ultrasound Hierarchy of Needs in Cardiac Arrest with Mike Prats

EMCrit Project

Learn about how to use ultrasound during cardiac arrest EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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PECARN STELAR Podcast – Episode 3: PEM Disparities

EMDocs

The emDOCs.net team is very happy to collaborate with PECARN STELAR (Seattle, Dallas/Texas, and Los Angeles) Node and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) in presenting high-yield pediatric topics that highlight evidence based medicine with solid research. This podcast on health equity and the impact of standardized clinical care pathways and decision support tools embedded in the electronic health record (EHR).

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The First10EM monthly wrap-up for summer 2024

First 10 EM

The First10EM monthly (or I guess seasonal this time) wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month. Obviously the format means the focus is mostly on content […] The post The First10EM monthly wrap-up for summer 2024 appeared first on First10EM.

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The Private Equity Wave in Health Care

ACEP Now

Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia closed in 2019, a year and a half after it was acquired along with St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children by private equity (PE) firm Paladin Healthcare Capital for 170 million dollars. Of that total, 120 million dollars were new loans taken out against the assets of the hospitals with interest rates around 10 percent. 1 Immediately after the purchase, the real estate holdings of the hospitals were spun off into a separate company owned by Paladin a

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EMCrit RACC Lit Review – September 2024

EMCrit Project

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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emDOCs Videocast: EBM Update #3 – ANNEXA-1 and DOAC Reversal in ICH

EMDocs

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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Still on Track: NERIS Beta Launch and Latest Developments

ESO

Good news ! The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is on track! On August 1, 2024 , the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Fire Safety Research Institute, and the U. S. F ire A dministration hosted their fourth informational webinar , NERIS Next Steps: Beta Launch, API Development, and Secondary Schema Release , to update departments on the current progress with NERIS and the anticipated timeline over the next three years.

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FirstNet Authority Update on Network Outage Task Force

FirstNet Authority

FirstNet Authority Update on Network Outage Task Force Blog michelle.fordi… Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:35 By Joe Wassel, Executive Director and CEO, 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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Prostate Cancer – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & more

Paramedics World

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting men worldwide, and yet many remain unaware of its implications. Understanding this disease can be empowering for men… The post Prostate Cancer – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & more appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Honoring Bob and Charlotte Dean: Founders of JAVELAN

First Responders Foundation

At the First Responders Foundation, we are proud to honor Bob and Charlotte Dean, founders of JAVELAN, a program dedicated to helping veterans by providing and training service dogs. JAVELAN, named after Charlotte’s service dog, Jack (Jack, Assisting Veterans Enjoying Life Again), has become a vital resource for veterans in need. Honoring Bob and Charlotte Dean: Founders of JAVELAN A Life of Service Charlotte grew up in a military family and served 13 years on active duty, raising her daughters

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30. Engineering Belonging in EMS

The EMS Educator

Engineering Belonging in EMS: What is belonging? Why is this critical for learning? In this episode, hosts Rob Lawrence and Dr. Maia Dorsett welcome expert guests, Dan Batsie, Deputy - Commissioner of Public Safety for the State of Vermont; Dr. Heather Davis -Director of Assessment – UCLA School of Medicine, also taskforce chair of the IDEA Taskforce – IDEA is the Inclusion Diversity Equity & Access for EMS; and Ginger Locke, Prodigy’s newest team member (also Associate Professor of EMS Prof

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FirstNet supports disaster response in rural Montana

FirstNet Authority

FirstNet supports disaster response in rural Montana Blog joseph.rey@fir… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:56 By Tracey Murdock, Senior Public Safety Advisor, 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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Understanding Hernias: Types, Causes, and Treatment

Paramedics World

Hernias might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you think about health issues, but they affect millions of people worldwide. Picture this: a bulge in… The post Understanding Hernias: Types, Causes, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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The 84th Bubble Wrap

Don't Forget the Bubbles

With millions of journal articles published yearly, it is impossible to keep up. This time, Doctors from ‘The Bridge ‘ tell us what is new in the world of paediatric literature… The Bridge: Is a Post Graduate Doctor in Training (PGDiT) -led paediatric research forum in Yorkshire and Humber, UK, with the aim of bridging the gap in research access amongst PGDiT.

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UCEM says No to Softness

Life in the Fastlane

Mike Cadogan UCEM says No to Softness The Utopian College of Emergency for Medicine (UCEM) is proud to announce a new policy pertaining to the discipline of peri-departmental medicine. Until now, the softest admissions - such as the Patient Without Discernible Pathology (PWDP) - have been the toughest dispositions.

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Understanding the Good Samaritan Law

NHCPS Save a Life

If you see an emergency happening right in front of you, what do you do? Will you get into trouble with the law if you touch another person without permission? What about if you perform first aid or a medical procedure? In the majority of cases, bystanders who provide aid to someone who is hurt […] The post Understanding the Good Samaritan Law appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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Understanding Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Paramedics World

Diverticulitis might sound like a mouthful, but understanding it doesn’t have to be complicated. As more people face digestive health issues today, diverticulitis has become a common concern. This condition… The post Understanding Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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ACEP State Legislative Roundup

ACEP Now

ACEP state advocacy impacts the lives and careers of every emergency physician, every day. ACEP chapters continue to tally state legislative and policy wins by sharing their experience with public officials, and organizing bold campaigns on the issues that matter most. The ACEP advantage is unmistakable. Chapters across the country are seeing success when they leverage the relationships and expertise that only ACEP can provide.

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Technology supports disaster response in rural Montana

FirstNet Authority

Technology supports disaster response in rural Montana Blog joseph.rey@fir… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:56 By Tracey Murdock, Senior Public Safety Advisor, 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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Understanding the Good Samaritan Law

NHCPS Save a Life

If you see an emergency happening right in front of you, what do you do? Will you get into trouble with the law if you touch another person without permission? What about if you perform first aid or a medical procedure? In the majority of cases, bystanders who provide aid to someone who is hurt […] The post Understanding the Good Samaritan Law appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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Decoding Appendicitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Paramedics World

Appendicitis is a term that can send shivers down anyone’s spine. It’s one of those health conditions that seems to come out of nowhere, turning an ordinary day into a… The post Decoding Appendicitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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HiQuiPs: Test Result Follow-up in the Emergency Department

CanadiEM

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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Dispatch of Mobile Stroke Unit Services: Results of an International Survey

International Journal of Paramedicine

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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