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Simulation Training as a Strategy for Workforce Retention in EMS

JEMS

According to the 2024 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index, a staggering 10-year shortage of paramedics between 2023 and 2033 will rise to 1,160 paramedics and 621 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Recruitment and retention are the bane of the public safety organization.

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Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Learning: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?

Unitek EMT

According to the BLS, as of April 2025, employment for EMTs and Paramedics is expected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033—faster than the average for all occupations. Understanding online learning in EMS training.

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Super Refractory Status Epilepticus

Don't Forget the Bubbles

2010;51(10):2033-2037. Efficacy of ketogenic diet in severe refractory status epilepticus initiating fever induced refractory epileptic encephalopathy in school age children (FIRES). doi:10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02703.x 1528-1167.2010.02703.x x Ochoa JG, Dougherty M, Papanastassiou A, Gidal B, Mohamed I, Vossler DG.

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When Can You Discharge Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage from the Emergency Department?

ACEP Now

In their multi-center validation study of 2033 patients, they found that patients who were classified as BIG 1 and BIG 2 (around 30 percent of all patients) had zero TBI-related post-discharge ED visits or 30-day readmissions.