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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

EMDocs

16 In a study conducted by Millet et al. A retrospective study done in May 2023, by Shaish et al 24 showed a 30 % reduction in accuracy of NCCT compared to CECT in a study done among 201 adult ED patients with abdominal pain. link] Bellolio MF, Heien HC, Sangaralingham LR, et al. link] Published May 26, 2022. West J Emerg Med.

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The Widely Varying Role of the Advanced EMT in Modern EMS

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There’s also the advanced EMT, an EMT with training in additional concepts and specific ALS skills such as starting IVs, administering a few carefully chosen medications, using advanced airways and other carefully selected skills. Full ALS is not always available. If an AEMT does ALS, it is an ALS call in billing.

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