ACEP Now
JUNE 4, 2025
Which countries truly excel in the care of the very conditions that bring patients crashing through our ED doorsthe sinister march of sepsis, the brutal aftermath of trauma, or the sudden devastation of strokes and heart attacks? Lee JA, Friedman B, Alberts H, et al. References American College of Emergency Physicians.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Date: November 22, 2023 Reference: Stopyra et al. She is the cofounder of FOAMcast and a […] The post SGEM#421: I Think I’d Have a Heart Attack – Maybe Not in a Rural Area? She is the cofounder of FOAMcast and a […] The post SGEM#421: I Think I’d Have a Heart Attack – Maybe Not in a Rural Area? AEM November 2023.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JULY 2, 2022
Date: June 30th, 2022 Reference: McGinnis et al. Case: You are working a shift in your local community emergency department […] The post SGEM#370: Listen to your Heart (Score)…MACE Incidence in Non-Low Risk Patients with known Coronary Artery Disease first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Reference: McGinnis et al.
Paramedics Unlimited
APRIL 19, 2018
What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care. And it becomes impossible to treat multi-system injuries, such as doing chest compression (CPR) while trying to open an airway or control bleeding.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. Bigger et al. below) Other examples of AIVR: Young man with Gunshot wound to right chest with hemorrhagic shock, but bullet path not near heart. Sadowski ZP, Alexander JH, Skrabucha B, et al. Leave it alone.
ACEP Now
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The concept of rapid assessment for heart attacks and strokes is not foreign to the general public, but these emergencies do not include rapid destruction of clothing, private examinations performed in front of audiences, or a quick succession of invasive procedures. Kaufman EJ, Richmond TS, Wiebe DJ, et al. 2017;152(9):843.
EMT Training Station
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
In many cases, the prompt response and initial treatment provided by EMS personnel can significantly affect patient outcomes, especially in life-threatening situations like heart attacks, strokes, and severe injuries. EMTs undergo a rigorous training program and must pass a certification exam to practice.
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