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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. 1 Self-driving ambulances represent another emerging technology. References 1. Claesson, A., Fredman, D.,

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Push-Dose Pressors in the Emergency Department

ACEP Now

1 Push-dose pressors can come in handy in three situations: Anticipated transient hypotension. A pure a 1 – agonist, phenylephrine gives you peripheral vasoconstriction but no increase in cardiac output. Epinephrine (“epi”). However, because of the b 1 effect, tachydysrhythmias are a common side effect.

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Toxin-Induced Hypotension Treatment Tips

ACEP Now

1 In the ED, the most important consideration in management of these toxicities involves decontamination, evaluating for airway protection, and managing any hemodynamic instability. mg/kg-1 mg/kg with maximum dose of 50 mg in children. 9 Vasopressor of choice should include norepinephrine or epinephrine.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 116: Massive Hemoptysis

EMDocs

Episode 116: Massive Hemoptysis Definition: Hemoptysis is expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract; ranges from mild with small streaks of blood to cardiopulmonary compromise (1-5). Massive hemoptysis: no clear definition, ranges from 50 mL in a single expectoration to 100 mL in 24 hours to over 1 L in 48 hours.

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Repost this one

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Repost this one A 30-something with 8 hours of chest pain and an e. Computer says. huge inf right lateral RV afib block vfib What is lurking underneath this new right bundle b. QT Correction Formulas Compared to The Rule of Thu. A 30-something with It is not a STEMI; it is an opportunity to save my. A male in his 50s with chest pain.

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huge inf right lateral RV afib block vfib

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Repost this one A 30-something with 8 hours of chest pain and an e. Computer says. huge inf right lateral RV afib block vfib What is lurking underneath this new right bundle b. QT Correction Formulas Compared to The Rule of Thu. A 30-something with It is not a STEMI; it is an opportunity to save my. A male in his 50s with chest pain.

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great EKG of heart block, RBBB, TIMI-3 flow in LAD

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A man in his early sixties with palpitations An elderly patient with a fall, QS-waves, and ST E. And have you ever. great EKG of heart block, RBBB, TIMI-3 flow in LAD A 40-something with sharp chest pain, worse with l. Viral symptoms, then acute chest pain and this ECG. A young woman with epigastric pain. ECG Crochetag. Atrial fibrillation?

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