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A Simplified Protocol for Intralipid Administration in the Emergency Dept.

ACEP Now

In addition to early intralipid, seizures should be treated with benzodiazepines and standard Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines should be followed for arrhythmias and cardiac arrest, with some notable modifications. Local anesthetics review of pharmacological considerations Anesth Prog 2012:59(21:90-101 quiz 102-103.

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Simulation Training as a Strategy for Workforce Retention in EMS

JEMS

1 The author’s employer, a Michigan-based life support agency, further represents clinician shortages, experiencing only a 70% retention rate of EMTs and a 77% retention rate of paramedics. 2 Life support agency executives must overcome these challenges through the implementation of a strong retention plan. Cheshire, W.

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The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’—And the EMS Revenue Collapse No One’s Ready For

JEMS

The ALS1 rate was chosen because while most patients are transported utilizing basic life support, this figure does not account for mileage or those patients treated at the higher ALS2 rate (using CMS data, approximately 3.6% billion in revenue. of total EMS workups). Medicare Ambulance Payments a Framework For Change [link] 41.

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A patient with chest pain. (post on Normal ECG)

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - Untitled Article

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Article on STEMI vs. BER

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