FOAMfrat

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The integration of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming emergency medical services (EMS) by enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving accuracy in answering important clinical questions. Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss this topic extensively with Allen Wolfe, the Senior Director of Education at Life Link III. Breaking Barriers to Adoption A significant challenge in incorporating ultrasound technology within EMS has been overcoming initial barriers to adoption.

Emergency Medical Services 64

Emergency Medical Services Medical Transportation EMS ALS 64

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Date: December 26, 2024 Reference: Steinhauser S et al. Emergency department staff compassion is associated with lower fear of enacted stigma among patients with opioid use disorder. AEM December 2024 Guest Skeptic:Dr. Suchismita Datta. She is anAssistant Professor and Director of Research in theDepartment of Emergency Medicine at the NYU Grossman Long Island Hospital Campus.

Emergency Department 220

Emergency Department Overdose ED ALS 220

SSCOR

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Its a dramatic plot twist in movies, medical dramas, and even the occasional sitcom (think MacGyver ): A character is choking or in respiratory distress and standard interventions like the Heimlich maneuver just arent cutting it. So a heroic bystander takes things into their own hands and jams a pen into the victims throat, much to everyones horror.

OR 105

OR 105

EMDocs

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Authors: Evan Carlen, MD (EM Resident Physician, Mizzou Columbia, MO); Jessica Pelletier, DO, MHPE (Assistant Professor of EM/Assistant Residency Director, Mizzou Columbia, MO) // Reviewed by: Sophia Grgens, MD (EM Physician, BIDMC, MA); Cassandra Mackey, MD (Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Welcome to EM@3AM, an emDOCs series designed to foster your working knowledge by providing an expedited review of clinical basics.

EMS 96

EMS E-9-1-1 ALS OR 96