American Burn Association

JANUARY 10, 2025

10, 2025] As wildfires rage across California, the American Burn Association (ABA) is prepared to assist burn centers and healthcare providers in responding to burn injuries resulting from these devastating events. The ABA continues to mobilize resources and expertise to support communities and healthcare systems facing these challenges.

First Responder 119

First Responder Life Support OR 119

FirstNet Authority

AUGUST 1, 2024

Don’t miss events at APCO 2024 Blog joseph.rey@fir… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 09:48 By Jennifer McIntyre, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.

Public Safety 72

Public Safety First Responder OR 72

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 19, 2024

If bleeding has completely stopped, most of these children still come into the hospital for observation so access will likely be necessary and helpful should patient have rebleed event. Resolved Bleeding on Arrival Nebulized TXA: Even in the setting of bleeding that has stopped, nebulized TXA has been shown to reduce rebleeding events.

E-9-1-1 293

E-9-1-1 Epinephrine Emergency Department OR 293

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This history immediately places this patient in a high -prevalence population for having an acute event. Thus, the role of the emergency provider has to be proving that an acute event is not happening — rather than the other way around. It's OK not to be certain from the initial ECG as to whether or not an acute event is occurring.

OR 127

OR STEMI Coronary CAD 127

EMOttawa

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

These injuries can arise from various sources, including thermal injuries from fires, recreational activities such as smoke exposure during camping or outdoor events, and chemical inhalation in both industrial and household settings.

OR 88

OR 88

ALiEM

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The biggest change has been the gradual replacement of diacetylmorphine (heroin) by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Along the same time, a veterinary sedative, xylazine , became popular in Puerto Rico in individuals who used injection drugs [3]. We treat with wound care and reserve surgical management only for limbs that are no longer viable.

E-9-1-1 161

E-9-1-1 Naloxone Emergency Department ALS 161

American Burn Association

JANUARY 14, 2025

The recent event highlights this long-standing partnership in the western region, readiness and disaster preparation. The collaboration between burn centers and the ABA is what makes it possible to manage events of this magnitude, said Pomerantz. According to Jain, the Arizona Burn Centers team includes ABA members such as Drs.

OR 105

OR 105

High Performance EMS

MARCH 8, 2024

It may be better to account for the coverage of recommended demand maintained based on a measured forecast for evaluation of performance, for instance, than simply reviewing specific results at the end of an event. It is also important that the decision criteria be flexible to adjust quickly to any changes in the business environment.

Public Safety 278

Public Safety OR 278

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 6, 2024

Conflicts in the ED often stem from clinical decision-making and actions, leading to potential adverse patient events and exacerbating access block issues. An abdominal pelvic CT scan demonstrates uncomplicated left-sided diverticulitis. Background: We have discussed agitation in the ED on the SGEM several times.

ED 240

ED ALS Emergency Department OR 240

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 17, 2024

Networking Opportunities: The conference provides a unique platform to connect with peers, thought leaders, and industry professionals from around the world, fostering collaborations that can continue long after the event. Five Questions about IncrEMentuM Listen to the podcast to hear Francisco and Carmen answer the five questions.

EMS 258

EMS OR 258

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As discussed above in Dr. Smith's excellent discussion — serial ECGs, correlated to severity of patient symptoms soon confirmed the acute event in today's patient. This is diagnostic of full reperfusion.] An old ECG was found: As you can see, this patient has zero baseline STE, and normal T-waves. 90% of normals have some STE in V2 and V3.

OR 130

OR STEMI Coronary 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Furthermore, if this occurs at all, it is a rare event. It is not small but rather large plaques, which may not be producing significant stenosis, that undergo rupture with acute occlusive thrombosis, resulting in myocardial infarction and other ischemic events. years, with the interval as long as 12 or 18 years in some studies.

Coronary 121

Coronary ACS OR EMR 121

First Responders Foundation

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Veterans and first responders, who often experience multiple traumatic events over their careers, benefit from the calming presence of a service dog. Whether it’s helping a firefighter cope with trauma or aiding a police officer with mobility issues, these specially trained dogs provide a level of support that can be life-changing.

First Responder 90

First Responder Public Safety Firefighter OR 90

Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Consider these medications if there are signs of end-organ dysfunction, there is a considerable delta in baseline BP, systolic is less than 90 and/or MAP is less than 65 Norepinephrine is a good pressor for a lot of the situations that we encounter in the emergency department, such as septic shock, undifferentiated shock and hypovolemic shock.

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Epinephrine Critical Care ED Emergency Department 246

EMDocs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Major adverse cardiac events 40 minutes after giving the antiarrhythmic. Major adverse cardiac events 40 minutes after giving the antiarrhythmic. The following table shows their results, take a look: Note that procainamide leads with less adverse cardiac events. This was based on 11, thats not a typo, ELEVEN patients.

ALS 75

ALS OR STEMI EMS 75

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Pathophysiology Primary injury happens at the time of the traumatic event or shortly after in the high cervical to mid-thoracic spine. Spinal shock is a phenomenon of transient, physiologic (rather than anatomic) complete loss of spinal cord function inferior to an injury. Thought to be a “stunning” of the spinal cord. Basics are the Best!

E-9-1-1 307

E-9-1-1 Epinephrine ALS EMS 307

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Changes in the Management of Children With Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs). Changes in the Management of Children With Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs). BRUE stand for a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event. Date: October 2nd, 2019 Reference: Ramgopal et al. Date: October 2nd, 2019 Reference: Ramgopal et al.

CPR 130

CPR ALS OR 130

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

1: New Meta-analysis Metoprolol vs Diltiazem for A-Fib with RVR Spoon Feed This systematic review of 13 studies found slightly higher rates of adverse events after administration of diltiazem versus metoprolol, when treating atrial fibrillation (a-fib) with RVR. . #1: Am J Emerg Med. 2024 Dec 27;89:230-240. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.12.070.

OR 60

OR 60

CanadiEM

MARCH 12, 2024

In this issue, we collaborated with the CJEM team to present “Hypotension and respiratory events related to electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter in the emergency department” in a visual abstract format​1​.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department OR ED 52

SSCOR

APRIL 19, 2025

Many medical situations require emergency suction. And when you have a patient with an obstructed airway, be it from sputum, blood, vomitus, or tissue, you had better have the suction handy, for there is no other way to return the airway to patency.

OR 59

OR 59

ACEP Now

APRIL 5, 2024

Techniques, success, and adverse events of emergency department adult intubations [published correction appears in Ann Emerg Med. A study in the February issue of Annals conducted a meta-analysis of 18 studies and concluded that bougie use was associated with increased first-attempt intubation success. percent with use of a bougie and 83.0

OR 73

OR ALS Emergency Department Critical Care 73

Chicago EMT Training

AUGUST 6, 2021

Standby EMS for events The company that comes to mind in Chicago is Event Medical Solutions. Standby EMS for events The company that comes to mind in Chicago is Event Medical Solutions. The biggest event they provide EMS for recently is Lollapalooza. It opens many doors in various industries.

EMT 130

EMT EMT Paramedic Plasma 130

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The impact was significant: about half of the departments that hosted a screening during a recruitment event enlisted new volunteer firefighters or received strong inquiries, and one station received a $350,000 grant after screening it for state representatives. Want to host a watch party or hold your own FREE recruitment event?

Firefighter 122

Firefighter First Responder OR 122

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 22, 2023

Intubation FPS is associated with fewer adverse events, most importantly hypoxia, hypotension, and cardiac arrest. Your assessment is that the patient will likely be a physiologically, but not anatomically, difficult airway. You’ve assured appropriate physiologic optimization and pharmacologic preparation and are ready to intubate.

Emergency Medical Services 245

Emergency Medical Services Defibrillator CPR EMS 245

REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

events/1000d of peripheral IV infusion) 60% of extravasations caused no or minimal tissue injury (Infiltration grade 0 to 1) No patient required surgical intervention Protocol Criteria Met: 355 patients (55.1%) failed to meet at least one component of the protocol at some point during peripheral IV norepinephrine Catheter size: 83.3% (i.e.

ICU 137

ICU EMS ALS OR 137

REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided on site Start time: 0745 End time: ~1600 *Please note: In the event the course does not have full enrollment the number of cadavers may be reduced, between 8 and 12 specimens. End of day will involve discussion of challenging airway management cases from participants and faculty.

Critical Care 71

Critical Care EMS OR 71

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

KEY Point: The important distinction that has to be made in today's case, is between ECG findings consistent with this patient's prior LAD OMI — vs — ECG findings of a new acute event superimposed on these prior ECG findings. My "eye" was immediately drawn to leads V1 , V2 , V3 ( within the RED rectangle ).

OR 122

OR STEMI ICU Coronary 122

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Myth #1: Musculoskeletal Adverse Events (MAE) This concern is likely the most common reason fluoroquinolones are rarely used in children. Musculoskeletal Adverse Events include: Articular cartilage damage causing arthralgias or arthritis , Tendonitis , and Tendon rupture. Which is a risk of 1 event for 62.5

E-9-1-1 130

E-9-1-1 ACS OR ALS 130

Critical Care Scenarios

JUNE 26, 2024

This is primarily an experience of inattention, with relatively little awareness of their circumstances, the day, the context for events, and the presence of often-vivid hallucinations and delusions. * Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Delirium often dominates the patient experience of the ICU.

ICU 166

ICU OR 166

EMCrit Project

MARCH 15, 2025

I've seen the following sequence of events several times. I can't prove the exact causality, but I have a strong suspicion about what is going on here. You can be the judge. clinical presentation A patient presents for management of a pleural effusion. A pigtail chest drain is inserted without difficulty or complication.

OR 117

OR 117

ALiEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

He had no other complaints and denied any other trauma or loss of consciousness during the event. On arrival to our emergency department, the patient expressed continued eye pain with bloody discharge as well as blurry vision from his right eye. Extraocular movements intact. Ocular pressure deferred. 1 mm superior eyelid laceration.

Emergency Department 161

Emergency Department OR ED 161

Emergency Medicine Cases

JULY 30, 2024

Compassion in not simply innate; like any behaviour, it can be learned through deliberate practice.

OR 130

OR EMS 130

ALiEM

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Common inciting events include viral infections, autoimmune diseases, or immunodeficiency syndromes [1]. On the day of presentation, she developed a painful, intermittently bleeding “blood blister” to the left lower cheek that had increased in size, as well as new red spots on her arms and legs. Physical Exam Vitals : 98.3°F; Plt 6, WBC 10.3

OR 152

OR ALS 152

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community First responders are consistently exposed to a variety of traumatic experiences on calls and though these events can certainly affect a first responder’s mental wellbeing, often these traumatic calls can be met with resiliency. Here are a few quick tips from each category.

First Responder 98

First Responder First Aid OR 98

First Responder Wellness

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Attending every event or occasion can often put a strain on your mental health and well-being, especially if some of them conflict with your other priorities. Politely saying no to an event can make more room for you to say yes to your priorities so that you can be more present and enjoy each moment of the holidays.

First Responder 52

First Responder Public Safety OR 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Coming into triage, I see a young man—Georgian-speaking—bracing himself with a hand against the wall and holding his lower abdomen. With what I can only describe as a “grimace” by a singular word, his face conveyed so much more. Without talking or touching the patient, the triage nurse picked up on a deep pain.

Emergency Department 59

Emergency Department ALS Emergency Medical Services OR 59

Critical Care Scenarios

JUNE 28, 2020

A restless patient experiences a series of dyssynchrony events during mechanical ventilation. Come see how Bryan wades through it all, and allow us to offer an academic, yet practical approach to this sometimes-confusing subject. Go from volume control to pressure control, or pressure control to pressure support.*

OR 130

OR 130