The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 21, 2017

He is also the host of EMToxCast and gave a talk at the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine Annual Retreat called: Can Social Media Save Emergency Medicine ? Case: A 45-year-old male arrives via emergency medical services (EMS) complaining that he wants to be discharged. Reference: Willman et al.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 19, 2019

He is alert and oriented times three with normal vital signs by the time he arrives in the emergency department. Naloxone is the specific treatment for opioid overdoses and is becoming widely available to first responders of all sorts (Police, Fire, First Aiders, lay people and EMS). Reference: Clemency et al.

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education.

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First Responders Foundation

AUGUST 24, 2023

The First Responders Foundation is honored to be inducting Justin Cooley into the Ancient Order of the National Society of St. Justin Cooley Sees A Problem And Makes A Difference Captain Cooley is a captain with the Omaha Fire Department and the father of three teenagers. Florian and St. That experience refocused his attention.

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EMT Training Station

MAY 19, 2023

EMTs frequently serve as the first point of medical contact for people with musculoskeletal injuries brought on by mishaps, falls, or other traumatic events because they are first responders. Your role as an EMT responding to musculoskeletal emergencies is complex.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In years gone by, joining the world of emergency medical services meant a high turnover of patients, among a daily mix of unpredictable emergencies. The medically minded individuals seeking ongoing patient contact found a vocation in medicine, mental health, nursing, midwifery and allied health professions.

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