Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 7, 2025

Kids get hurt. And they get sick. Its inevitable. Whether their fingers get caught accidentally in a car door or bedroom door slamming closed, or they trip and fall while running on their uncooperative little toddler legs , or catching all the germs as their immune systems slowly struggle to fight off every known virus to mankind. While most of the time, the injuries and illnesses are minor and self-resolving, every once in a while, there is major injury or illness, and significant bleeding is i

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American Ambulance Association

MARCH 7, 2025

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post MedPAC Commissioners Recognize Importance of Ground Ambulance Services and Complexities of AFS appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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First Responder Wellness

MARCH 7, 2025

As a society, we often view firefighters as the embodiment of bravery and resilience, charging into burning buildings and facing peril head-on. However, beneath the helmets and uniforms lies a group of individuals profoundly affected by the traumatic events they encounter daily. The question arises: Do firefighters experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

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EMCrit Project

MARCH 7, 2025

Cric Thoughts, a Cric Case, and Central Airway Obstruction with @airwaycam EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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FOAMfrat

MARCH 7, 2025

[link] In this episode of Good Reads , we examine a 61-year-old male with acute pancreatitisand explore how hypocalcemia presents on a 12-lead ECG. We focus on identifying key changes, particularly QT interval prolongation and ST segment findings, that signal low serum calcium levels. We also compare hypocalcemia and hypokalemia, highlighting their distinct effects on the QT interval and helping you refine your approach to electrolyte-related ECG interpretation.

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