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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

JEMS

1 Self-driving ambulances represent another emerging technology. Autonomous EMS delivery systems offer exciting possibilities to transform emergency medical respons e. References 1. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine , 25(1), 43. Journal of Health Technology Policy, 9(1), 45-59.

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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

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Due in large part to the proliferation of anonymous chemical factories able to produce industrial volumes of inexpensive synthetic opioids without opium or other controlled precursors, fentanyl spilled into the United States, Canada, and Europe, heroin soon fell to market forces [1, 2]. Xylazine withdrawal is controversial. 2024 study [16].

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

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3, 9, 11, 12 The average age tends to be greater than 60 years old. Up to 1/3 of adults over 60 suffer from chronic constipation. Clinical exam: 2, 3, 9 Abdominal distension and tenderness Nausea and vomiting Stool present in the rectal vault Peritonitis may be accompanied by hemodynamic instability in the case of sepsis.

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Current Extraglottic Airway Devices and Prehospital Practices

ACEP Now

1 Prehospital endotracheal intubation and EGAs are typically placed without paralytics and are reserved for unconscious, apneic, and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. 9 LMAs use an inflatable mask expanded using a similar technique to the endotracheal tube cuff. Published August 2021. John Wiley & Sons; 2021:21-29.

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37%, How to raise the bar and drop the number

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His wife tells us he's a long-term alcoholic who drinks several pints of vodka every day, and 3 days ago tried to start weaning himself off by drinking less than 1 pint. Journal of Clinical Medicine , 9 (6), 1901. 2021, March 11). 2023, October 1). Ben-Menachem, E., Brodtkorb, E., Assessment?

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Ep 160 Appendicitis: Don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone?

This Podcast Will Kill You

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology , 20 (9), pp.615-624. 2016): 1-9. Conficconi, E., BioMed research international , 2017 (1), p.9784565. . “Prophylactic surgery prior to extended-duration space flight: Is the benefit worth the risk? ” Canadian journal of surgery 55.2 2012): 125.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 110: Primary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

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Commonly a monomicrobial infection with gram-negative bacteria like E. Paracentesis is a safe procedure with a low complication rate (< 1%). For the remaining fluid inject 1 mL into a purple top EDTA blood tube for cell count; send 2-3 mL for Gram stain in a red-top tube or sterile urine container. 2021 Aug;74(2):1014-1048.

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