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Joint Position Statement on Criminal Liability for Alleged Deviations from Clinical Standards of Care in Emergency Medical Services

American Ambulance Association

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SGEM#462: Spooky Scary Access – IV or IO for OHCA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter is a PA currently practicing in critical care after having attended the University of Washington's MEDEX program. Missy has been teaching airway management for over a decade and is the creator of the Prehospital Emergency Airway Course which is taught throughout Washington State.

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Pre-Hospital Emergency Anaesthesia (PHEA) vs. Emergency Department RSI: A Comparative Study on Trauma Care Timelines and Outcomes

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed How does pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) delivered by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) impacts trauma care timelines compared to emergency department RSI (EDRSI).

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Prehospital Emergency Anaesthesia (PHEA) vs. Emergency Department RSI: A Comparative Study on Trauma Care Timelines and Outcomes

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed How does pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) delivered by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) impacts trauma care timelines compared to emergency department RSI (EDRSI).

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Broselow-Luten Color-Coded Length-Based Weight-Estimation System: History of [Emergency Medical Services for Children] Designed by Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow was family medicine but switched to emergency medicine. Emergency Medical Services for Children] “Red to Head.” One end of the tape is red with an arrow.

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Just Culture in EMS

JEMS

Emergency medical services(EMS) has historically been a punitive system, resulting in people being unforthcoming about issues or concealing minor infractions in hopes of evading discipline. Depending on what system you’re in, the quality assurance and disciplinary models, have shown many outcomes. Misasi, P., &

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Critical Care EMT

Unitek EMT

A comprehensive guide to the necessary skills and training needed to become a critical care EMT In this article, we explore the essential role of Critical Care Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in pre-hospital emergency care.