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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. 2015:40(6):698-705. Smaller doses of epinephrine are recommended (start at <1mcg/kg).

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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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repost this one as QRS distortion

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

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.

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

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Article on STEMI vs. BER

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LBBB and Respiratory Failure Subacute STEMI. Should the patient go for emergen. What is going on here? There is more than immedia. Apparent Pseudo-STEMI patterns are not necessarily.

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