ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Prognosis from brain injury results not only from the initial or primary injury, but also from secondary injury that occurs after the event, mainly, hypoxic/ischemic brain injury from under resuscitation or cerebral edema from the release of neurotoxic inflammatory mediators. McGovern distinguished chair in emergency medicine.

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ESO

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Check out our recap blogs for the top insights from the conference: Get the top fire and EMS insights from Wave 2024 Get the top hospital insights from Wave 2024 Want to know what makes Wave a must-attend event? Watch the video to hear directly from attendees.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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REBEL EM

JUNE 19, 2023

Primary Results Patients enrolled from 15 emergency medical services at 21 hospitals across 3 countries over 7 years. Importantly, this study also found that TXA doesn’t increase the risk of venous or arterial thrombotic events. Resides in a facility for older persons. 1310 patients were recruited and randomized.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Pediatrics Spoon Feed Treatment with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in pediatric patients appears to reduce venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence compared to standard of care, with no difference in major bleeding or serious adverse events. Try this checklist! Resuscitation. 2023 Aug;189:109834.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic represents a sentinel event for healthcare and healthcare education alike. To ensure continuity of educational opportunities, many emergency medical services (EMS) educational institutions were forced to modify existing learning method to digital learning formats.

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High Performance EMS

JANUARY 26, 2021

No one can tell you who will be that very next person to dial 9-1-1; however, it is imperative for the effectiveness of deployment that we concede that people and events often follow certain predictable patterns. Let me explain how this works in just a few steps. year period: an observational study based on routinely collected dispatch data.�

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NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A study was performed evaluating the relationship between burnout and job-related demands/resources among emergency medical services (EMS) professionals (Crowe, 2020). Providing focused education and resources to our emergency medicine prehospital providers on this topic is something that is seldom performed in many regions.

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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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High Performance EMS

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Emergency medical services across the country are reporting employee turn-over rates of around a quarter of their staff annually. During the summer months, personal schedules tend to be increasingly variable with more adventurous outside activities repeatedly lead to more traumatic events.

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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

MAY 22, 2020

In honor of your commitment to your community and dedication to your craft, we celebrate your hard work with a very special story that exemplifies Emergency Medical Services. The PEC Podcast team is proud to celebrate EMS week with you!

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FirstWatch

OCTOBER 7, 2024

NEMSQA’s initiative has been pivotal in reducing the risks associated with the use of lights and siren in emergency medical services, improving safety for EMS providers and the public while maintaining high standards of patient care.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Methods and Results Patients with confirmed ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated by emergency medical services were included in this retrospective cohort analysis of the AVOID study. Both were no longer significant after adjusting for known confounders.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Emergency Medical Services found her apneic and pulseless. When Elsa’s put on iNO, a hypotensive event drops her blood pressure to 41/22. Join us on another journey (with an inbuilt time travel machine) in managing Elsa, a 2-year-old girl who is a HUGE fan of the Disney movie, Frozen. C and remained pulseless.

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NAEMSP

APRIL 15, 2024

Clinical care and restraint of agitated or combative patients by emergency medical services practitioners. Prehosp Emerg Care 2021 Sep-Oct;25(5):721-3. When behavioral emergencies happen, there is an increased risk for injury to providers and patients. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2021.1917736. Epub 2021 Jun 7.

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

But the healthcare industry can be cloaked in mystery when you are trying to start that career – especially if you’re considering a career in emergency medical services. With your CPR card in hand, you must then attend another course to earn an emergency medical technician certification.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Some find themselves in the middle of major events like concerts or sports games, ready to act if needed. Better Together Teamwork is fundamental in the world of emergency medical services. Mentally, they need to remain sharp and focused, often making critical decisions on the spot.

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EMDocs

JUNE 2, 2023

Qualitative study of patient experiences and care observations during agitation events in the emergency department: implications for systems-based practice. The articles included a prospective observational study, three retrospective observational studies, and two case reports. 2022 May 11;12(5):e059876.

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EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) presents an exciting and challenging career path for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics looking to apply their skills and expertise in high-risk law enforcement environments.

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First Responder Wellness

APRIL 12, 2023

When someone experiences physical symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS), the body does not remember the event as something in the past. These stress responses can potentially persist long after the event has occurred, leaving the sufferer wondering why they are experiencing such symptoms.

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First Responders Foundation

DECEMBER 31, 2024

When he and his partner responded to a call for service involving a drug overdose in December 2023 – This was during his first shift as an EMS provider. During this assignment, a significant number of illicit narcotics were detected and seized preventing them from entering the venue. Chief Dittman holds a Juris Doctor from St.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. 8) Over the next 24 years, numerous peer reviewed publications on benzonatate poisoning appeared in the medical literature. (3, Benzonatate Exposure Trends and Adverse Events.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Optimally, bystander CPR, including the administration of rescue breaths, should be initiated prior to arrival of emergency medical services. 3 Once the patient arrives in your emergency department, a rapid review of the patient’s status and results of resuscitative efforts should be performed. Pediatr Emerg Med Pract.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This means withholding second-guessing our emergency medical services colleagues for their snap decisions in the field with little objective diagnostics. Development of the Canadian Syncope Risk Score to predict serious adverse events after emergency department assessment of syncope. 2016;188(12):E289-E298.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

Emergency medical services utilisation among febrile children attending emergency departments across Europe: an observational multicentre study. Characteristics Associated With Serious Self-Harm Events in Children and Adolescents. JAMA Pediatr. Aarts LAM, et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2023 Jun 17. Tan CD, et al.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Emergency medical services (EMS) scope of practice is governed by the state, but national scope of practice guidelines are available for the four different EMS provider levels. Emergency Medical Services: Clinical Practice and Systems Oversight. 2018;320(8):769-778. Guyette FX, Wang HE. 3rd Edition.

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EMT Training Station

MAY 19, 2023

This emphasizes the crucial role EMTs play in providing immediate care for musculoskeletal emergencies and the importance of this system’s comprehensive understanding as a key component of their training. Traumatic events like falls and car accidents are particularly likely to cause fractures.

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

No serious adverse device events were reported. Small Sample Size: The findings of this trial hinge on a relatively small number of events. Patients in the standard care alone group had more intensive care unit-free and hospital-free days. No significant differences were observed between groups in terms of complications.

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First Responders Foundation

AUGUST 24, 2023

Career Captain Cooley’s career in the fire and EMS service began at the age of 18. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services and two Associate of Science degrees in Fire Protection Technology and Business Management.

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EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

Actively treat the psychiatric illness with appropriate medications, and therapy sessions (from psychiatric personnel or social workers) Care Coordination Re-evaluate (with help of psychiatry team) whether patient needs to be hospitalized and continue to coordinate follow up care if discharged.

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AAEM RSA

APRIL 1, 2021

The rate of adverse events including acute respiratory distress syndrome, multi-organ failure, venous thromboembolism, sepsis, and transfusion-related complications was high overall (89%) but did not significantly differ between the two groups. CRASH-2 trial collaborators. 376(9734):23-32. Newgard CD, Schmicker RH, Hedges JR, et al.

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NCOAE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The suicide rate among emergency medical service (EMS) professionals rose a shocking 38 percent since 2009, according to a study published in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. As an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic, you typically work a five-day rotation of 12-hour shifts (days or nights).

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NCOAE

MARCH 6, 2024

External events can certainly trigger our thoughts and feelings, but we can refuse to allow them to become a source of stress. Recommendations for EMS Agencies and Departments Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies and departments should have a wellness program in place for staff.

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EMT Training Station

JUNE 18, 2023

Welcome to an in-depth exploration of the cardiovascular system and its significance in the field of emergency medical services. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), your knowledge of this intricate system, the conditions that can arise, and the interventions necessary to save lives is fundamental to your role.

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EMT Training Station

MAY 21, 2023

Table of Contents Overview and Function of EMTs in Neurological Emergencies Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) frequently face difficult situations when responding to neurological emergencies, which are an essential component of emergency medical services. What are Neurological Emergencies?

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

So, for three weeks at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, candidates will learn how to survive behind enemy lines, evade detection, resist capture, and escape in the unfortunate event they become prisoners. Additional information on joining the United States Air Force can be found at the Air Force Recruiting website.

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EMT Training Station

APRIL 5, 2023

In the fast-paced and high-stress world of emergency medical services, EMTs and paramedics consistently go above and beyond to save lives and provide comfort to those in need. Preparedness: Emergency medical professionals understand the importance of being prepared for any situation.

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