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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

JEMS

These unmanned aerial vehicles can rapidly deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs), naloxone, epinephrine, and other critical supplies to the scene of an emergency, often faster than traditional ambulances. Technological Advancements in Autonomous EMS One of the most significant developments in autonomous EMS is using drones.

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Just Culture in EMS

JEMS

Scenario One A paramedic forgets to restock epinephrine 1:1,000 in the medical bag, and the next crew responds to an anaphylaxis call without it. 2017 May 9). This outdated model has been replaced in high-risk industries like aviation, nuclear power and healthcare by the “Just Culture” model. What happens? 3 (2013): 400–406.

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Emergency Evidence Updates – May 2025

The Bottom Line

The Journal of Emergency Medicine Neurologic etiologies of cardiac arrest are associated with early withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy Resuscitation Point of Care Echocardiography and Regional Wall-Motion Abnormalities in Acute Coronary Syndromes The Journal of Emergency Medicine Proximal venous ultrasound with risk stratification safely excludes (..)

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A Simplified Protocol for Intralipid Administration in the Emergency Dept.

ACEP Now

Smaller doses of epinephrine are recommended (start at <1mcg/kg). Poeran Mentsoudis SG Incidence of Local Anesthetic Systermic Toxicity in Orthopedic Patients Receiving Peripherial Nerve Blocks Reg Anesth Pan Med 2017:42141442 445. Local anesthetics, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and vasopressin should not be used.

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"Call HazMat Before Opening"

FOAMfrat

Children who develop stridor may be treated with racemic epinephrine (0.25- 0.75ml of 2.25% racemic epinephrine to 2.5 2017, 12 08). Its a personal belief that the proliferation of the internet is a partial cause for the increase in chemical suicides. References Ambrose, P. Retrieved from HazmatNation: [link] Anderson, A.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

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First10EM Journal Club: November 2024

Broome Docs

PMID: 38857847 Bottom line: This before and after study demonstrates an association between early IM epinephrine and survival from cardiac arrest. 2017 Sep 26;12(9):e0185316. PMID: 38857847 Bottom line: This before and after study demonstrates an association between early IM epinephrine and survival from cardiac arrest.