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EMS 1 | “Just one of the guys” no more

American Ambulance Association

“Just one of the guys” no more Eight hundred words can’t capture every gasp and head-nod, but they can transmit the shockwave Danielle Thomas (COO, Lifeline Ambulance, California) and Carly […] The post EMS 1 | “Just one of the guys” no more appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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JC: Illicit Drug Induced Hyperthermia: A Time-Critical Toxicological Emergency

St. Emlyn's

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.

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EMS1 | From the ED to the edge: How Dr. Darria Long found her rhythm — and how EMS can find theirs

American Ambulance Association

From the ED to the edge: How Dr. Darria Long found her rhythm — and how EMS can find theirs For many of us in EMS, the term “crazy busy” […] The post EMS1 | From the ED to the edge: How Dr. Darria Long found her rhythm — and how EMS can find theirs appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Episode 211: Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Core EM

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) – Recognition and Management in the ED Hosts: Phoebe Draper, MD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: Rheumatology Show Notes Background A vasculitis affecting small blood vessels causing inflammation and necrosis Affects upper respiratory tract (sinusitis, otitis media, saddle nose deformity), lungs (nodules, alveolar hemorrhage), and kidneys (rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis) Can lead to multi-organ failure, pulmonary hemorrhage,

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REBEL Core Cast 136.0: A Simple Approach to the Tachypneic Patient

REBEL EM

REBEL Rundown Key Points Short + shallow: Neuromuscular, bronchospasm, or compliance problem → act fast Normal/large tidal volume: Compensation for metabolic/systemic cause Use all tools : Eyes: Chest rise, Hands: Palpate, Ears: Listen, Brain: Synthesize Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. Introduction In this episode, we focus on the bedside evaluation of the tachypneic patient.

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Doctors: Sharing Our Personal Health Stories Can Save a Life

ACEP Now

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.

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Airway Anatomy: A Brief Review

SSCOR

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.

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Adult Ortho Cases 005

Life in the Fastlane

Michael Gibbs MD Adult Ortho Cases 005 Xray and ultrasound (POCUS) evaluation of integrity of quadriceps tendon, patella tendon, and patella evaluating for tendon rupture and patella fracture.

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Toxin-Induced Hypotension Treatment Tips

ACEP Now

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

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EMS1 | Radical responsibility: Lead yourself first

American Ambulance Association

Radical responsibility: Lead yourself first At the 2025 American Ambulance Association Annual Conference, Royal Ambulance founder Steve Grau delivered a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t start in a boardroom or […] The post EMS1 | Radical responsibility: Lead yourself first appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Decisions Under Pressure: Fatigue, Stress, and Split-Second Judgments in EMS and Critical Care Transport

The FllightBridge ED

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MDCalc Wars: HEART Score Vs. EDACS

REBEL EM

REBEL Rundown Key Points Millions present with chest pain yearly—HEART and EDACS identify low-risk patients to reduce unnecessary admits. Both HEART and EDACS have strong negative predictive value for 30-day MACE when paired with high-sensitivity troponin. HEART Score is simpler—based on History, EKG, Age, Risk factors, and Troponin—and designed specifically for chest pain.

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2 Hartford (CT) EMS Workers Injured After Ambulance and Vehicle Collide, Police Say

JEMS

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.

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July 2025 News from the College

ACEP Now

ACEP Advocacy Leads to New Boarding Legislation A new ACEP-developed bipartisan bill to address the boarding crisis has been introduced in the House of Representatives, with a Senate companion soon to follow. This important legislation is a direct result of ACEP advocacy and the latest in a series of major ACEPinitiatives to address the boarding crisis.

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Going Back to School: Real-World Advice for EMS Students

The EMS Educator

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.

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Clinical Champion Spotlight: Jennifer Esch

GEDC

This series highlights members of the GEDC community who are clinical champions for older adults in the emergency department. Throughout her career as a pharmacist, Jennifer Esch, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, has worked in a variety of hospital settings from the ICU to the emergency department. Esch currently serves as a clinical pharmacist specialist at Aurora BayCare Medical Center Emergency Department in Green Bay, Wis.

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The IMG Experience

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Navigating the Challenges Envision yourself stepping into the unknown , an immersive journey to a foreign land, where the unfamiliarity of a completely new healthcare landscape greets you. Now, add the complexity of communicating in a language that isn’t your native language while attempting to establish your professional foothold in an unfamiliar hospital.

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Code Blind: Eye’m losing it! Vision Loss in the ED

EMOttawa

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!

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Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s Unique ED Culture Breeds Innovation

ACEP Now

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.

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Ambulance Crashes Into NJ Home, Leaving Four Injured

JEMS

Authorities in Mount Holly said they are investigating an incident involving an ambulance that struck a home leaving four people injured Thursday, police said in a social media post.

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4 Reasons Dentists Need to Use a Medical Suction Pump During Oral Surgery

SSCOR

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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EMCrit RACC-Lit Review – June 2025

EMCrit Project

Home EMCrit PulmCrit IBCC ODR About About EMCrit PulmCrit – The Full Story EMCrit FAQ Subscribe to the Newsletter Contact Join Why Should I Become a Member? Questions Before Joining (FAQ) Join Now! EMCrit RACC Online Medical Education on Emergency Department (ED) Critical Care, Trauma, and Resuscitation EMCrit Archives EDICUs Show Types ▿ Foundational Stabilization (FoundStab) Project RACC-Lit CV-EMCrit Mind of the Resuscitationist Procedures Outside Shows You are here: Home / EMCrit / EMCrit RA

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Episode 111 – Null Neutrophils

The Curious Clinicians

Why is Duffy Null status associated with lower neutrophil counts? What if we told you not everyone with a low neutrophil count is at a higher risk of infection? One cause of this fascinating phenomenon is known as the Duffy Null Associated Neutrophil Count, sometimes referred to as Duffy Null or DANC. It’s found in some individuals of African ancestry.

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Dr. Joe Sachs and “The Pitt” Redefine Public Health Education Through Storytelling

ACEP Now

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.

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Alleged LA Ambulance Thief Was Trying to Drive Himself to Another Hospital, Police Say

JEMS

The man who allegedly stole an ambulance on Wednesday from the Mid City location of Baton Rouge General was trying to convince an EMS crew to deliver him to the hospital's other location on Bluebonnet, according to police records.

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Episode 180 Food Dyes: It’s all marketing

This Podcast Will Kill You

This episode, we aren’t asking you to taste the rainbow, but we are scrutinizing the artificial dyes that give it its color. When you’re munching on brightly colored candies or dipping a french fry in purple ketchup, what exactly is it you’re tasting? In this episode, we take you through the story of food dyes, from their serendipitous discovery to their enthusiastic overuse, from much-needed regulation to controversial health findings.

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The First10EM wrap-up for Spring 2025

First 10 EM

The First10EM monthly wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month. First, I have obviously been on a bit of a hiatus. I haven’t published anything since […] The post The First10EM wrap-up for Spring 2025 appeared first on First10EM.

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Call for Back Up

First Responders Wellness Center

top of page Location 477 Butterfield Rd. # 408-410 Lombard, IL 60148 1412 W. Washington 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60607 100 TriState International #260 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Mail info@frwc.us 8 am-8 pm M-F Sat 9 am-3 pm Home About Us FAQs Services Therapy Services Training Wellness Visits Testing Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations Fitness For Duty Exams FOID Testing Team Dr.

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ACEP4U: The ACEP Council Shapes Policy, Advances the Mission

ACEP Now

Heading into her final meeting as ACEP’s Council Speaker this fall, Melissa Costello, MD, FACEP, has one goal in mind. “When the meeting is over, I want to make sure everybody’s voice has been heard,” said Dr. Costello, who has led the group for three years. That’s not an easy goal to accomplish. Dr. Costello Dr. Costello, who will lead ACEP’s Council on Sept. 5-6 in Salt Lake City before ACEP’s 2025 Scientific Assembly (ACEP25), has more than 450 Councillors in the room for two days.

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Skydiving Plane Goes Off NJ Runway and Crashes Into Woods, Sending 15 to Hospital

JEMS

Fifteen people were taken to the hospital after a skydiving aircraft radioed it was having engine trouble after takeoff and crashed on landing near an airport in southern New Jersey on Wednesday, according to authorities.

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Special Edition: Little Altered Man

EMS 20/20

Spencer is given a 'kitchen sink' type call as Chris leaves him looking around every corner to see if he can walk down Holland road. Does Spencer eek out a 2, or is he leaving you waiting for more? Vote on IG! Spencer is given a 'kitchen sink' type call as Chris leaves him looking around every corner to see if he can walk down Holland road. Does Spencer eek out a 2, or is he leaving you waiting for more?

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ToxCard: Tianeptine

EMDocs

Authors: Nicholas S. Imperato, DO, MPH (@nickimperato14, Emergency Medicine Resident, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School), Cynthia Santos MD (Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School) // Reviewed by: Ann-Jeannette Geib, MD (Associate Professor Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Carolinas Medical Center) ; Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case: A 28-year

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The Summer Self-Care Toolkit for Teachers

California Casualty

You made it! After months of lesson planning, parent emails, grading marathons, and cafeteria duty, summer has finally arrived—and it’s your turn to recharge.

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Annals ECG of the Month: Retrosternal, Pressure-Like Chest Pain

ACEP Now

An 86-year-old man with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiomyopathy, and our-vessel coronary artery bypass five years prior presented to the emergency department (ED) with one hour of sudden-onset retrosternal, pressure-like chest pain radiating to the left arm. The patient was afebrile with reassuring hemodynamics, well-appearing, and with an unremarkable physical examination.

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MI Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Semi-Truck on U.S. 31

JEMS

A driver who was leaving the scene of a fight early Thursday, July 3, was seriously injured when his car collided with a semi-tractor trailer on U.S. 31, sheriff’s deputies said.

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EMCrit 403 – What’s the Status of Status – Status Epilepticus 2025 with PulmCrit

EMCrit Project

Home EMCrit PulmCrit IBCC 1:1 ODR About About EMCrit PulmCrit – The Full Story EMCrit FAQ Subscribe to the Newsletter Contact Join Why Should I Become a Member? Questions Before Joining (FAQ) Join Now! EMCrit RACC Online Medical Education on Emergency Department (ED) Critical Care, Trauma, and Resuscitation EMCrit Archives EDICUs Show Types ▿ 1:1 Nursing Podcast Foundational Stabilization (FoundStab) Project RACC-Lit CV-EMCrit Mind of the Resuscitationist Procedures Outside Shows You are here: H

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – July 2025

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? The Bubble Wrap Plus is a monthly paediatric Journal Club reading list from Professor Jaan Toelen (University Hospitals Leuven) and Dr Anke Raaijmakers (Sydney Children’s Hospital). This comprehensive list is developed from 34 journals, including major and subspecialty paediatric journals. We suggest that this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or keep you up to date on the latest paediatric research.

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