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In this hands-on simulation video, we provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to placing a transvenous pacer (TVP) for emergency cardiac pacing. This tutorial covers the entire procedure, from selecting the correct equipment like the Cordis and pacing catheter to the specific roles for a two-person team. We demonstrate the proper setup of the pacer box in VVI mode, the technique for inserting the catheter using the balloon as a 'sail' to float into the right ventricle, and how to confirm pla
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Reference: Arnold CG, et al. Performance of individual criteria of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) intraabdominal injury prediction rule. Acad Emerg Med. Jan 2025 Date: May 7, 2025 Dr. Sandi Angus Guest Skeptic : Dr. Sandi Angus is a Paediatric and Adult Emergency Medicine Registrar in the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Recognise and treat drug-induced hyperthermia fast. Learn how early sedation and rapid cooling can save lives in this ED-focused clinical review. The post JC: Illicit Drug Induced Hyperthermia: A Time-Critical Toxicological Emergency appeared first on St.Emlyn's.
Author: Jude Luke (EM Resident Physician, NYU/Bellevue Hospital) and Jonathan Warren, MD (Clinical Ultrasound and EMS Fellow, Department of Emergency Medicine , Harbor-UCLA Medical Center) // Reviewed By: Steve Field, MD; Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 65-year-old female with a history of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension presents to the emergency department (ED) with fever, altered mental status, and weakness.
Melissa Bridges, director of PA fellowships at Atrium Health and president of the Association of Post-graduate PA Programs (APPAP), chats with us (Bryan is president of APGAP, the Association of Post Graduate APRN programs) about PA/NP residencies/fellowships in critical care. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Melissa Bridges, director of PA fellowships at Atrium Health and president of the Association of Post-graduate PA Programs (APPAP) , chats with us (Bryan is president of APGAP , th
Case StudyYou’re working a typical weekend and just settling down for a safety nap when the tones go off. You and your partner are called to transport an infant from a rural facility to a level one pediatric facility that is having difficulty breathing.You get to the bedside and find a 4-month-old that is lethargic and listless. Her airway is patent, and breathing is rapid, labored with retractions.
The growing prevalence of ambulance deserts—geographic areas where residents live more than 25 minutes from the nearest ambulance station—poses a critical threat to health equity and public safety in the United States. Rooted in systemic underinvestment, workforce shortages, and fragmented policies, these deserts disproportionately affect rural and underserved communities, where response times can exceed 30 to 60 minutes during life-threatening emergencies.
We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: Combo Albuterol-Budesonide PRN for Mild Asthma Spoon Feed — Patients with mild asthma who used albuterol-budesonide rescue therapy had about half as many severe exacerbations as those on albuterol alone.
As a 47-year-old woman in medicine, I am accustomed to the balancing act we perform regarding our families, careers, and our well-being. In March 2024, I was planning my next six months, as we typically do in emergency medicine. I was accepted into a part-time master’s degree program at Georgetown University. I was looking forward to my mother’s birthday cruise to Alaska, and was gearing up for my 14th medical mission trip, this time to Malawi.
As a paramedic or EMT, your first responsibility in patient care is to secure a patent airway. Whether you are placing an EOA to elevate the tongue of an overdosed patient, suctioning the oropharynx of a trauma code, or inserting an endotracheal tube for a patient who has stopped breathing, a thorough understanding of the structures that make up the respiratory tract is a must.
Sunshine, salty air, and smooth sailing—now all you need is the perfect snack. Whether you’re captaining a cruiser or just along for the ride, the right munchies can make or break your day on the water. We’ve rounded up easy, packable boat snacks that won’t melt or make a mess.
Introduction: Community paramedicine programs address the needs of diverse and often underserved communities and individuals with varied social and chronic disease needs. Community paramedics have adopted knowledge, skills, and behaviours characteristic of primary healthcare professionals. Paramedics often lack access to higher education that enables autonomous practice alongside other health professionals.
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Acute toxic ingestions are a common reason for presentation to the emergency department (ED) and clinical scenarios range from benign accidental ingestions to large overdoses resulting in hemodynamic instability. A wide variety of toxins cause hemodynamic instability, from cardiotoxic medication to plant-based toxins, and even inhaled substances. 1 In the ED, the most important consideration in management of these toxicities involves decontamination, evaluating for airway protection, and managin
200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte powder to be donated, in partnership with the NVFC The application period for the 2025 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign is now open. For the sixth year, DripDrop has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to provide 200,000 electrolyte sticks to volunteer fire departments to keep responders hydrated during wildfires, summer heat, long incidents, and more.
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Background: Malawi has no country-wide emergency medical services, with prehospital care majorly provided by laypersons. Transport is typically provided by private car or taxi with less than 2% of emergency patients receiving transport by ambulance. Zomba Private Ambulances is currently the only private ambulance group operating in south-eastern Malawi.
Categories Advocacy Burn News MAC Spotlight Media Member Services Member Spotlight Organization News Prevention Quality Care Research Return to News & Activities In burn care, knowledge drives progress, inspires innovation, and transforms patient outcomes. At the heart of this advancement stands the Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR), the official journal of the American Burn Association (ABA).
How CHI St. Joseph Health EMS Triaged 150+ Patients a Day at One of Texas’s Largest Festivals When hundreds of thousands of people descend on a single event over just eight weekends, things are bound to get chaotic. For years, CHI St. Joseph Health EMS has been the go-to medical provider for the Texas Renaissance Festival—but in 2023, that almost changed.
Retirement is often painted as a well-earned reward at the end of decades of service, but for many first responders, it can feel less like a finish line and more like standing at the edge of an unfamiliar road. Navigating identity after retirement for first responders is no small task. If you’ve spent years serving your community in uniform, that role likely shaped not just what you do, but who you are.
-Case- A 22-year-old college student arrives to the ED with fever, headache, photophobia, and neck stiffness. He’s somnolent and slow to answer questions. His roommate mentions he hasn’t left bed all day and had a seizure earlier. Fever? Headache? Neck stiffness? Uh-Oh… -Evaluation- Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening infection of the meninges.
As the U.S. populace ages, interfacility transport teams face unique challenges in addressing the needs of two rapidly growing patient populations. Both elderly individuals at risk for delirium and those transitioning to comfort-based care, such as hospice are increasingly utilizing interfacility transport resources as the interact with the medical system.
Four people were hospitalized early Wednesday after an Apopka Fire Department ambulance collided with a pickup truck in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
We’re going back to school in this episode of The EMS Educator podcast! Specifically, you’ll hear audio recordings of what EMS students and educators wish they had known when they were in school. Hosts Hilary Gates and Rob Lawrence are joined by EMS educator Ginger Locke to offer commentary on this sage wisdom. There are tips about possessing quiet confidence and kindness, practical study strategies, and the importance of active reflection and being open to feedback.
Imagine waking up one day, and the world around you is no longer as you’ve always seen it. The numbers on your alarm clock blur into nothingness, or half of your vision seems to have vanished altogether. Panic sets in as you make your way to the emergency department. The doctor tells you: “This is […] The post Code Blind: Eye’m losing it!
The emergency department (ED) at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is a different breed of ED. This can be felt upon entering the beautiful southern California facility through the patient entrance. During my visit the greeter area was quiet, uncluttered, and virtually empty at 4 p.m. Seeing more than 76,000 annual visits, this urban academic Level I Trauma Center is a STEMI-receiving hospital, geriatric emergency department (GED) certified, and a Stroke Center.
EMS first responders provide essential services to communities in rural, suburban, and urban locations across the United States. While the mental health experiences of first responders have been generalized across all geographic locations, less is known about the mental health differences among rural, suburban, and urban first responders. This study explored mental health symptom profiles, job stressors, coping mechanisms, and mental health resource availability of 118 first responders providing
Two emergency medical service workers were sent to the hospital Friday after being injured in a collision between their ambulance and another vehicle, Hartford police said.
Understanding online learning in EMS training. According to the BLS, as of April 2025, employment for EMTs and Paramedics is expected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033—faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, drug abuse incidents, and acts of violence, will continue to require the skills of […] The post Asynchronous vs.
For the 17th year, Columbia Southern University is awarding two NVFC members with a scholarship that will cover up to 60 credit hours towards any one of their online degree programs. Take your education to the next level without the financial burden and with classes that fit into your busy schedule. Degree programs include fire science, EMS, emergency management, and many more.
When a viewer sent a message saying they sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after watching an episode of “The Pitt,” Joe Sachs, MD, FACEP, knew he was accomplishing something far beyond entertainment. For Dr. Sachs—a practicing emergency physician and executive producer of the Max original series—the comment underscored what he’s been working toward for decades: using scripted television to tell deeply human stories that double as public health education.
A medical suction pump is a key piece of equipment for oral surgery. The right suction machine improves patient outcomes, reduces the risk of complications, and can promptly intervene in the event of a serious dental emergency.
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While many people think wildfires mainly impact the western portion of the U.S., the reality is that they occur all over the country and at any time of the year. This spring saw large wildfire incidents in New York, New Jersey, the Carolinas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, among other states. This article for Domestic Preparedness Journal by NVFC Wildland Fire Assessment Program Advocate Mark Howell, delves into initiatives that help fire departments and communities prepare before a wildfire strikes.
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