Life in the Fastlane

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

James Pearlman Metaraminol Metaraminol is a useful, easily titratable sympathomimetic vasopressor that acts both directly and indirectly on alpha-1 adrenoreceptors.

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Stem EMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Discover ambulance history from medieval times to modern services. Explore key milestones in British and American ambulance evolution L'articolo Ambulance History: A Journey Between England and America proviene da Stem Ems.

Ambulance 52

Ambulance EMS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Written by Jesse McLaren An 80 year old patient with diabetes/hypertension/ cirrhosis had a recent increase in candesartan for their hypertension, and was also on spirolactone and nadolol. They presented to a hospital clinic for routine paracentesis, after which they developed nausea and syncope attributed to a vasovagal episode from the procedure. Labs showed a non-hemolyzed potassium of 6.2, normal glucose, and mild acute on chronic renal failure (Creatinine from 140 to 170 umol/L), and the fo

ALS 119

ALS ED OR ICU 119

Stem EMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Discover ambulance history from medieval times to modern services. Explore key milestones in British and American ambulance evolution L'articolo Ambulance History: A Journey Between England and America proviene da Stem Ems.

Ambulance 52

Ambulance EMS 52

FirstWatch

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How this busy agency supports its neighbors and keeps up with demand with FirstWatch The real advantage of FirstWatch, Says Michele Godina Machado, Administrative Analyst II at Stockton (Calif.) Fire Department , is that I know the numbers are right. We say in this business that if its garbage in, then its garbage out. FirstWatch allows us to verify the accuracy of our data.

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CAD EMS OR 83

Stem EMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Discover ambulance history from medieval times to modern services. Explore key milestones in British and American ambulance evolution L'articolo Ambulance History: A Journey Between England and America proviene da Stem Ems.

Ambulance 52

Ambulance EMS 52

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Today on the emDOCs cast Brit Long interviews Zachary Aust on a mental model for the airway and intubation. Episode 114: Airway/Intubation Mental Model Model: Airway Meds have been pushed… 60 second timer Breathe: 4 count in, 4 count hold, 4 count out, 4 count hold To control our adrenaline surge Light Gripthe laryngoscope (2 finger grip) To avoid over aggressive tongue control Scissorthe mouth open EVLI Epiglottoscopy Light grip following the curvature of the blade looking for landmarks a

Emergency Department 73

Emergency Department EMS OR 73

NVFC

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Three STEPR PRO+ stair climbers will be awarded to volunteer fire departments Responding to emergencies is a physically demanding job, and fitness and health are essential for volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue personnel to perform at their best. To support these dedicated first responders, STEPR has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to give away three STEPR PRO+ stair climbers in 2025 through the STEPR Health & Safety Giveaway.

First Responder 52

First Responder Firefighter EMS OR 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A new path to explore What is the problem? Survival rates for babies born very pretermbefore 32 weeks of gestationhave improved significantly in recent decades. However, this progress also means that more babies are surviving with serious complications related to preterm birth. In the United Kingdom, neonatal care is routinely funded until babies reach 44 weeks corrected gestational age (CGA).

Critical Care 78

Critical Care Emergency Department ED OR 78