Unitek EMT

JANUARY 17, 2025

Understanding this vital tool for EMTs in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions An Electrocardiogram, commonly known as an EKG or ECG, is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. For Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), understanding EKGs is a critical skill. appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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Emergency Medical Technician EMT EMT Emergency Medical Services 84

High Performance EMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

Emergency Medical Services are facing momentous challenges at the moment as a result of strategies that have remained unchanged since long before the current epidemic. A new script was developed back in the 1980’s by an economist with an interest in emergency services named Jack Stout.

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OR Emergency Medical Services EMS 130

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

3, 4] Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Dennis is an Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) fellow in the Knowledge Management domain. Clinical Question: What was the state of pediatric readiness in emergency departments across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic? Veterans Affairs and prison hospitals.

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Emergency Department Emergency Medical Services ALS ED 318

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 10, 2024

He is an assistant professor in Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the School of Medicine at the University of Washington. Case: A 65-year-old man is brought into the emergency department (ED) by emergency medical services (EMS) after his family saw him slump over at the dinner table.

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Emergency Medical Services ALS Emergency Department ED 217

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 1, 2024

He is the principal investigator for EMSC State Partnership in Washington, DC and is also involved in various multi-center EMS studies with the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN). The fall was witnessed by his family. They tell you that he is going through a Spiderman phase and tries to climb everything.

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Emergency Medical Services Emergency Department EMS ALS 217

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 29, 2023

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is called and on arrival the patient is walking but has obvious facial trauma and is complaining of some neck pain. He has a brief loss of consciousness (LOC) and then awakens and is ambulatory on scene. He has midline neck tenderness but no limb numbness or paresthesia.

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Emergency Medical Services ALS EMS Emergency Department 239

International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Little is known about patients’ decisions to come to the Emergency Department (ED) via emergency medical services (EMS) versus privately owned vehicle (POV); this is problematic as trust in EMS systems impacts patient care decisions. Patients completed a multi-method survey during their ED stay.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS Emergency Department ED 52

International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The purpose of this study was to characterize emergency medical service (EMS) workflow in the care of children during simulated emergency, prehospital encounters. Methods: This is a secondary analysis exploring high-fidelity videorecorded simulations, performed by emergency personnel.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 52

International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

Background: Cognitive aids are an essential aspect of patient care within emergency medical services (EMS). Aids associated with pediatric medication administration were perceived as most useful. Despite their availability in EMS, these aids are underutilized.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 52

American Ambulance Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From the Journal of Emergency Medical Services on February 1, 2024 Why are females and individuals who identify as Black, indigenous and/or People of Color underrepresented in EMS? Knolan Rawlins, […] The post JEMS | Adapting to Survive EMS Workplace Shortages, Part I appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services Ambulance OR 130

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Objectives: Almost one third of pediatric 9-1-1 calls result in non-transport by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is unknown to what extent these decisions are driven by caregivers’ decisions to decline transport versus EMS advice that transport is unnecessary. Results: Of 313,903 pediatric 9-1-1 activations, 37.2%

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 22, 2023

Jeff Jarvis is the Chief Medical Officer and System Medical Director for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority in Fort Worth, Texas, also known as MedStar. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services. Should you go with video or direct laryngoscope?

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Emergency Medical Services Defibrillator CPR EMS 222

American Ambulance Association

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Each Member of Congress is being recognized for their strong advocacy for emergency medical services […] The post 2023 AAA Legislative Awards appeared first on American Ambulance Association. The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AAA Legislative Awards.

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Emergency Medical Services Ambulance ALS OR 130

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Background: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) clinicians render care in less than ideal environments, and errors occur at high rates. Some cognitive aids (CAs) have been shown to reduce errors and improve adherence to evidence-based practices. However, there have been no widespread studies examining CA use in EMS.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 15, 2021

Date: May 6th, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Daniel Schwerin is employed with Prisma Health-Upstate as a clinical assistant professor, emergency medicine GME director for emergency medical services and medical director for several local EMS agencies and has lectured on prehospital stroke management.

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Emergency Medical Services Ambulance ALS EMS 130

TIMER

JULY 29, 2022

They play a crucial role in increasing the chances of survival for an emergency patient even before the doctor arrives. If any of these skills resonate with you or you are someone who is keen to help others, read on to know the reasons to choose emergency medical services as a career.

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Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician EMT EMT 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Atypical antipsychotics have lower incidence of EPS such as akathisia, dyskinesia, parkinsonism, or dystonia compared to typical antipsychotics, but these effects can still be observed with therapeutic use of these medications. His roommate found an empty pill bottle on the floor next to him.

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Overdose EMS Emergency Medical Services ALS 108

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 24, 2020

You abandon your coffee order and quickly head next-door, where you are able to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and direct a bystander to find the store’s automated external defibrillator (AED) while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive.

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CPR Defibrillator Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services 130

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 9, 2021

JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC? first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services CPR Critical Care 130

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 22, 2017

He is also now a first-year medical student. Emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#192: Sometimes, All You Need is the Air that You Breathe first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. He is also now a first-year medical student. Guest Skeptic: Marcus Prescott is a nurse in Norway.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 1, 2022

He became double board certified in Emergency Medicine (EM) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). NEJM 2021 […] The post SGEM#354: Everybody Walk the Dinosaur and Not Take the MSU first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Howie also has a Master of Public Health. Reference: Grotta JC et al.

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Emergency Medical Services Firefighter Paramedic ALS 130

Pulsara

JANUARY 25, 2024

With a new protocol and Pulsara, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services can now transport eligible pediatric behavioral health patients directly to behavioral health facilities—resulting in a 44% decrease of pediatric behavioral health patients transported to the ED. Download the case study or read on to learn more!

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Emergency Medical Services EMS STEMI Emergency Department 109

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 19, 2019

Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. Wave 2: Rapid increase in overdose deaths involving heroin starting in 2010. Wave 3: Significant increase in overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids (like illicitly-manufactured or prescribed fentanyl) beginning in 2013 [4].

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Naloxone Overdose Emergency Medical Services Emergency Department 130

EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 98

REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Emergency Department Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Trauma Patients With Exsanguinating Hemorrhage: The UK-REBOA Randomized Clinical Trial [published online ahead of print, 2023 Oct 12]. Early expeditious definitive hemorrhage control is a major focus in trauma resuscitation. 2023;e2320850.

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OR Emergency Medical Technician CPR Emergency Medical Services 91

ESO

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The EMS, fire services, and hospital organizations that use our platform arent just our customers, but our partners in working towards that mission through their own achievements.

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First Responder Emergency Medical Services EMS Critical Care 105

Unitek EMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Community Paramedicine represents a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved or rural areas where access to healthcare services is often limited.

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Community Paramedicine Paramedic Paramedicine Paramedicine 97

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 15, 2022

Etomidate versus ketamine for emergency endotracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial. Intensive Care Med 2021 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a professor of Emergency Medical Services at Tacoma Community College’s paramedic program. Reference: Matchett, G.

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Emergency Medical Services Firefighter Critical Care Paramedic 109

Unitek EMT

JULY 25, 2024

Emergency medical services (EMS) are a crucial component of the healthcare system, providing immediate medical care and transportation for individuals experiencing medical emergencies. Comparing the unique challenges and capabilities.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Services EMS 83

NVFC

MAY 7, 2024

While the majority of EMS and fire-rescue agencies provide emergency care to children, pediatric calls are rare. Contact the project’s leadership team at pprp@emscimprovement.center or connect with your state’s Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program Manager for questions or support.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 105

Unitek EMT

MAY 22, 2024

Spotlight on the crucial role SAR EMTs play in emergency medical services. Search and Rescue (SAR) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are essential in providing emergency medical care in remote and challenging environments where traditional medical responders cannot easily reach due to terrain or accessibility.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 81

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 17, 2020

At the time of emergency medical services (EMS) arrival, the patient is alert but seems a bit confused. Effect of Out-of-Hospital Tranexamic Acid vs Placebo on 6-Month Functional Neurologic Outcomes in Patients With Moderate or Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Vital signs show a slight tachycardia but otherwise normal.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services ALS OR 130

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. Clinical Toxicology 2017.

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Naloxone Overdose First Responder BLS 130

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. Introducing first responder careers through school programs can spark interest and admiration for these professions.

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First Responder Public Safety Emergency Medical Services First Aid 105

EMDocs

JUNE 9, 2023

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. We’re defining “protocol” here as a written document that provides oversight from the medical director about how to assess and treat patients.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS Emergency Department Ambulance 95

NVFC

MAY 16, 2024

Scholarship recipients will be able to select from CSU’s wide range of degree programs, including fire science, fire administration, emergency medical services, emergency management, occupational safety and health, organizational leadership, and many more. Maintain a 2.0 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 graduate GPA.

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First Responder Emergency Medical Services Emergency Management Emergency Manager 111

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 29, 2021

This SGEM episode was recored live for the Truman Medical Centers Multidisciplinary Trauma Conference. The patient is an adult male with a gunshot wound to the chest, and they’re combative with emergency medical services (EMS). Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. We did the session over zoom as an SGEM Journal Club.

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Emergency Medical Services ACS ALS Emergency Department 130