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ToxCard: Second Generation Antipsychotic Overdose

EMDocs

Questions: What are the symptoms of second-generation antipsychotic overdose? How is second-generation antipsychotic overdose diagnosed? What is the treatment for patients who have overdosed on second-generation antipsychotics? 4 The specific incidence of second-generation antipsychotic drug overdose is unknown, however, 4.7%

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Broselow-Luten Color-Coded Length-Based Weight-Estimation System: History of [Emergency Medical Services for Children] Designed by Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow was family medicine but switched to emergency medicine. Emergency Medical Services for Children] “Red to Head.” One end of the tape is red with an arrow.

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Use of Buprenorphine in the Prehospital Setting

International Journal of Paramedicine

Purpose: Buprenorphine is a lifesaving medication in opioid use disorder (OUD). Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a crucial role in responding to opioid overdoses. The pre-hospital use of buprenorphine by EMS can expand access to this important medication.

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EMS Overdose Response: Better with Bupe ?

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

BACKGROUND: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, especially those within urban jurisdictions, struggle to effectively meet the need. Click to view the rest

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Pinnacle Webinar Series – Tackling Overdoses with Real-Time Data

FirstWatch

Register for Webinar Tuesday, July 16 th | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT Overdoses continue to plague communities throughout the US and Canada. One North American EMS system recently had 245 overdoses in a single day. Identifying, tracking, and mapping overdoses is key to effective intervention.

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2024 Ancient Order of St. Florian and St. Michael Inductees: Robert and Kirstiana Dittman

First Responders Foundation

Chief Dittman was recognized with the Lifesaving Award for providing life-saving emergency care or rescue. 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. Chief Dittman also serves as a member of the agency Honor Guard.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 3: Pharmacologic Management

EMDocs

mg/kg/dose (PO/IM/IV) Midazolam – 0.25-0.5 mg/kg/dose PO; 0.2-0.3 mg/kg IN; 0.1-0.15