American Ambulance Association

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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ALiEM

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A 3-year-old male with a history of severe atopic dermatitis presented for facial rash and hand pain. Mom had been applying Aquaphor and Vaseline several times a day. On the day of presentation, he woke up with a new rash over his face and hands which prompted the ED visit. He is up to date on childhood immunizations and is not prescribed any oral medications.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Its been a BIG year for Mycoplasma! If your EDs have been anything like ours, youve been seeing more patients with Mycoplasma Pneumonia than you expected. Many kids are presenting to the ED for failure of outpatient antibiotic therapy of community acquired pneumonia, only to find out thats because they werent on the right meds! Let’s debrief on this atypical bug.

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Pulsara

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December Recap In addition to exhibiting at three trade shows, Pulsara's SVP - Med Ops, Brandon Means, presented the session, 'Emergency Operations that Scale: Redefining How We Communicate.' at the IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX. What has Team Pulsara been up to in 2024? Take a look below at our annual Year in Review.

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First Responder Wellness

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Winter weather can bring about dangerous conditions. First Responders often attend emergencies on the most treacherous roads, drunk driving, or fighting fires caused by fires or heaters as the temperatures drop. Through tough and critical, winter may bring unique risks and challenges that can add what feels like a pillar of pressure. When conditions are challenging, First Responders inherently put themselves in tumultuous situations to help others.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Written by Willy Frick with edits by Ken Grauer An older man with a history of non-ischemic HFrEF s/p CRT and mild coronary artery disease presented with chest pain. He said he had had three episodes of chest pain that day while urinating. The following ECG was obtained in the emergency department during active chest pain. ECG 1 What do you think? There is a lot going on in this ECG.

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Paramedics World

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Open abdomen management remains one of the most demanding challenges in trauma and acute care surgery, often requiring complex decision-making and multiple interventions. However, a paradigm shift is underway with… The post Rethinking Open Abdomen Care: How AbClo Simplifies Cases and Reduces Risks appeared first on Paramedics World.

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EMT First Aid

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Stay Safe and Celebrate: Your Guide to a Safe and Merry ChristmasThe festive season is here, and its a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness. But amidst the fun, its important to prioritize safety to ensure that you and your loved ones have a wonderful, worry-free Christmas. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe during the holidays:1. Stay Fire SafeCheck Your Lights:Inspect all Christmas lights for frayed wires or broken bulbs before decorating.

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