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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. Delivery of Automated External Defibrillators via drone technology. Stroke and Vascular Neurology , 6(2), 230-243.

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Grand Blanc Township (MI) Weighs Using Police, Firefighters as EMS Responders

JEMS

Six township firefighters are already enrolled in a medical first responder course provided by the state of Michigan. I’m trying to get as many of our firefighters medically trained as we can to get certified, at least to the medical first responder level so we can start providing that level of care to the township,” Jent said. “I’m

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PA EMS Crews Honored for Saving Fellow First Responder

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Longtime firefighter Bryon “Lou” Fleck has dedicated his life to saving lives. Moments after using his radio to alert fellow crews that the home was fully involved in flames, Fleck fell to his knees while a fellow firefighter was working to attach a 5-inch water line. WINDBER, Pa. Everything just went black,” said Fleck.

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The Importance of Gastric Decompression and Ventilation Management During Cardiac Arrest Care

JEMS

The goal is to improve neurologically intact survival and to minimize time to CPR and defibrillation in the out-of-hospital environment. These include esophageal strictures or abnormalities along with nasal or esophageal surgery. is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, and the year is only half over.

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SGEM#380: OHCAs Happen and You’re Head Over Heels – Head Elevated During CPR?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN). Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN). Head and thorax elevation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation using circulatory adjuncts is associated with improved survival.

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Distractions

EMS 12-Lead

David Didlake Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Firefighter / Paramedic (Ret) @DidlakeDW Expert contribution by Dr Robert Herman @RobertHermanMD @PowerfulMedical (Chief Medical Officer) An adult male called 911 for new-onset epigastric burning. Fire/EMS crews found him clammy and uncomfortable. He became unconscious as the monitor displayed VF.

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What Lies Beneath

EMS 12-Lead

We can, therefore, put down the defibrillation pads, set aside the amiodarone, and look further at the ECG. Paradoxically, though, the third green arrow identifies a QRS that is more narrow than the RBBB complexes surrounding it. Question 2: What explains the conduction abnormalities?

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