JEMS
JULY 3, 2025
West addresses the evidence behind mask and respirator use, emphasizing that clinical data since 2015 shows no clear advantage of N95 respirators over surgical masks for many respiratory infections in EMS contexts. Surgical masks, combined with proper vehicle ventilation protocols, suffice for most encounters.
JEMS
JULY 3, 2025
7 Abelsson notes how simulations, particularly those involving life-threatening scenarios like trauma or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), offer invaluable opportunities for repeated practice in safe environments, where mistakes become learning moments rather than life-threatening errors. 2015 Jul 1;1(1):41. Cheshire, W. Teteris, E.,
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NAEMSP
JANUARY 19, 2025
Authors: Rebecca Dupree, DO and Emerson Franke, MD FAEMS FAAEM Case The dreaded scenario: youre performing high quality CPR in the field, youve successfully intubated the patient, and suddenly you hear, I found their DNR form! just as youve gotten ROSC. You manage to get in contact with family and determine the patient is enrolled in hospice.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 6, 2016
The QRS proves it. Posted by Steve Smith at 6:29 AM Email This BlogThis! LV aneurysm with T-wave increased in septic/hypote. Nice example of inferolateral (inferoposterior) LV. Even with STE in V5 & V6, inferior STE without rec. Pacemaker syndrome Is this Acute Ischemia? More on LVH.
JEMS
JULY 9, 2025
doi: 10.1136/emermed-2015-204881. 3 min read Cardiac & Resuscitation Patient Care Arizona CPR EMS EMT Paramedic Communicating with Pediatric Patients in Crisis Here are effective ways on how you can communicate with pediatric patients in crisis. Erratum in: Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Jan;51:430. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2021.10.039.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
OMI Manifesto About Resources Teaching Images Lectures + Podcasts Rules + Equations OMI Literature Timeline OMI Facts and References The OMI Quizzes OMI Pocket Guide Cardiac CATH Guide QTc Calculator Lead Reversals-Artifact Neuroprotective CPR OMI AI: The Queen of Hearts Thursday, November 27, 2014 A patient with chest pain. LV Aneurysm?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 10, 2019
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