NVFC

JUNE 18, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships have resources and information to help first responders with mitigation and recovery for all populations. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).

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NVFC

AUGUST 13, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has been awarded an FY 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to further its firefighter health and safety initiatives and reduce line-of-duty injuries and deaths.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The parents of 18-month-old Susie brought her to the Emergency Department after she had a seizure at home. Each article will take a deeper dive into each recommendation’s supporting evidence and practical implications. Her parents ask you whether any blood tests or brain scans are needed What do the guidelines say?

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First Responders Foundation

JULY 15, 2024

Schools can invite first responders to speak at career days or organize visits to local fire stations, police departments, and emergency medical services facilities. Virtual reality simulations, online learning modules, and interactive apps that teach first aid, crisis management, and other critical skills can attract a tech-savvy audience.

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FirstNet Authority

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Any sworn or civilian member of public safety (fire service, law enforcement, EMS, emergency management, and 911/emergency communications) is eligible for this award. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award The prestigious Chief Harlin R.

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FirstNet Authority

OCTOBER 2, 2024

FirstNet Enhances Federal Response joseph.rey@fir… Wed, 10/02/2024 - 08:25 The FirstNet Authority Government Engagement team collaborates with federal agencies with a public safety, emergency management, or homeland security mission – such as the Department of Defense (DOD) – to advance and support broadband technology planning and operations.

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NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In addition, they provide their community of 885 residents with fire prevention and safety education, emergency management, home inspections, and residential dry hydrant installation and yearly testing. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The atrial flutter rate is approximately 200 bpm, with 2:1 AV conduction resulting in ventricular rate almost exactly 100 bpm. Further history revealed she had new onset atrial flutter soon after her aortic surgery, and was put on flecainide approximately 1 month ago. Metoprolol was also on the medication list.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

When a patient with bifascicular block presents with intermittent second or third degree heart block, they need urgent or as in this case, emergent, intervention to prevent a persistent complete heart block or asystole as this patient experienced. Pads were immediately placed to transcutaneously pace.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A naphylaxis – Emergency Medicine Updates 2. Incidence of clinically important biphasic reactions in emergency department patients with allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. Annals of Emergency Medicine 2014 Jun;63(6):736-44 Lee S, Bellolio F, Hess E, Erwin P, Murad M, Campbell R. His vital signs are normal. Read More: 1.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

If the ECG is abnormal, the patient should be managed as if exposed to a high voltage (>1000v). Electrical injuries can range from something minor that needs no medical input to tetany of respiratory muscles through to cardiac arrest secondary to dysrhythmia (VF, VT or asystole). Was the voltage high or low (as below)?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Initial emergency management is similar for both entities ). In the limb leads, where we can see the ectopic atrial rhythm in this ECG, we see the classic situation of ectopic atrial P waves causing the illusion of inferior ST elevation which is more likely due to exaggeration of atrial repolarization ("Ta waves").

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Emergency Medicine Education

AUGUST 10, 2024

Biphasic anaphylaxis: A review of the literature and implications for emergency management Corticosteroids in management of anaphylaxis; a systematic review of evidence

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Treating angina with morphine and continuing non-emergent management is like taking the batteries out of an actively alarming smoke detector during a house fire and going back to sleep.) Activate the cath lab! Do not wait for repeat troponins or ECGs. Already, we should be asking ourselves whether this could be OMI.

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First Responders Foundation

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Collaborative efforts between local emergency management officials, community leaders, and residents are essential in conducting thorough risk assessments. Understanding these risks allows for the development of targeted emergency plans that address the unique needs of the Omaha community.

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ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

Data is being put front-and-center in the fire services industry with the implementation of the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) by the U.S. Fire Administration. In Modernizing Fire & All-Hazards Incident Data and Analysis with NERIS by Rebecca Harned , Advisor, U.S.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

You may be more familiar with the term “limited English proficiency” (LEP), defined as: someone who does not speak English as their primary language and has a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English. For instance, displaying posters in multiple languages that explain the language services patients are entitled to.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

The Leadership Spotlight highlights examples of emergency physicians using their foundation in emergency medicine to lead, teach, and inspire the next generation. Dr. Terry: How has emergency medicine prepared you for coaching and leading?

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NCOAE

OCTOBER 15, 2024

EMTs are among the first professionals on the scene to provide essential medical care, stabilize victims, and manage life-threatening conditions. Transporting the injured: EMTs coordinate with other emergency services to evacuate the injured to medical facilities, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 16, 2024

OR, this could be ATach with 2:1 conduction — with distinction between these 2 entities not significantly altering initial emergency management. To Emphasize: It took me no more than seconds to find that extra P wave that is partially hidden because of its proximity to the preceding QRS.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

7,8 The significance of this is clear: bronchoscopy or angiography may not suffice to make the diagnosis in the emergency setting. 13 Emergency Management The immediate management includes overinflation of the cuff of the tracheostomy or endotracheal tube, and aspiration of blood to clear the airway.

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

However, this training does not qualify airmen as “paramedics” even though the scope of practice in the Air Force for this level of training does, in fact, exceed the emergency medical technician scope of practice for their civilian counterparts. However, many of those have no idea how or where to begin. Becoming a U.S.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

She went for emergent pacemaker revision. So a DDD pacer can pace the atrium (if needed), then wait a defined period (e.g., 200 ms, like a PR interval) and pace the ventricle (if needed). Either or both functions can be inhibited if the atrium or ventricle (or both) fires before the interval passes. Treat hyperkalemia or drug toxicity 2.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Emergency management will not be altered not knowing if this rhythm represents 2:1 AFlutter vs 2:1 ATach. PEARL #1: You can tell in an instant that the rhythm in ECG #1 is not sinus — because the P wave is not upright in lead II ( RED arrow in lead II of Figure-2 ). second in duration ). Is the Q RS wide or narrow? (ie,

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

In fact, the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) classification assigns grades I-III depending on their Young-Burgess classification, but any patient hemodynamically unstable from their pelvic fracture is automatically WSES grade IV regardless of their fracture pattern. of pelvic fractures to be open.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Status epilepticus can be nuanced to manage. The post Ep 133 Emergency Management of Status Epilepticus appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

She presents the emergency department with another seizure for more than five minutes and has not been aborted with two doses of midazolam intramuscularly.You know the guidelines recommend phenytoin as a second line agent, but the junior doctor asks you if levetiracetam would work faster with less side effects.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 3, 2023

Every month we ask some of our friends from PERUKI (Paediatric Emergency Research in the UK and Ireland) to point out something that has caught their eye. Clinically Relevant Bottom Line: Using a bougie as a safe alternative for airway management in children when clinicians have experience. Which way should we go? O’Connell et al.

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ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

The Stethoscope and the Spreadsheet: Balancing Leadership Business Skills by Shawntay Harris , DNP, MBA, MHA, RN, FAEN, President and CEO, Eminent Healthcare Resources Consultants, Inc gave insights into how to combine clinical expertise with business acumen to successfully lead your team through improvements or changes to current procedures.

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AAEM RSA

DECEMBER 3, 2020

20,21 Imaging may be helpful in diagnosis or surgical planning but cannot rule out NSTI and may delay definitive surgical management. Diagnosis is clinical and challenged by overlap with more superficial skin infections (i.e. cellulitis) and the need for thorough examination of the genital region.

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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As you can see below, DRDC is looking to develop several research micro-nets to advance the application of promising artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to support first responders. Eligible groups or agencies can receive up to $2,000,000 over 3 years to build a network in support of first responder agencies.

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NVFC

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Have broad knowledge in a variety of areas within fire and emergency medical services. In-person reviews take place at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD, and FEMA will pay for lodging and travel. The NVFC invites those interested in serving as a grant peer reviewer to submit an application by December 9.

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NVFC

AUGUST 27, 2024

With the NVFC’s support, Congress has taken a number of actions to weigh-in on the proposed standard, including the following: The House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology held a hearing on OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard on June 4.

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