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Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Three-Pronged Approach

ACEP Now

6 Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site with gauze soaked in TXA and epinephrine as a first-line intervention. 7 Epinephrine acts as a local vasoconstrictor, aiding hemostasis, and TXA helps to stabilize clot formation on the exposed tissue and delay hemorrhage progression. 2022 ;279(3):1601-1607. Wall JJ, Tay KY.

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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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From Ambulance to Admission

International Journal of Paramedicine

METHODS : A retrospective observation study was performed from December 2019 to December 2022. Epinephrine was administered to 163 (13.4%) patients. Inclusion criteria were adult patients who received vasopressor infusions during transport by the Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service.

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Emergency Evidence Updates – May 2025

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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.

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1-3 This cohort study included data from the National Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Registry, a retrospective multicenter observational registry encompassing procedures performed in 11 EDs in the US from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023, of adult patients who underwent a UGNB.

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"Call HazMat Before Opening"

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Children who develop stridor may be treated with racemic epinephrine (0.25- 0.75ml of 2.25% racemic epinephrine to 2.5 As (Narayan & Petersen, 2022)explains, SulfHb is a stable, green-pigmented molecule, which constitutes less than 1% of normal hemoglobin invivo. This may take up to 24 hours. 2018, 05 21).

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