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6 Ways To Lose DKA Style Points

FOAMfrat

I think most clinicians enjoy getting as much information as possible before getting on scene. It gives your mind time to start working through various scenarios, cross-check guidelines, and develop a game plan with your partner. I want you to read the following dispatch information and let your brain do a little premature future-telling.

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A Simplified Protocol for Intralipid Administration in the Emergency Dept.

ACEP Now

A Simplified Protocol for Intralipid Administration in the ED Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (UGNBs) are becoming more common in emergency medicine practice. These techniques allow the modern emergency physician to deliver targeted pain control in conjunction with using lower doses of other analgesics. Recently, numerous Emergency Department (ED) groups have demonstrated the efficacy of UGNBs for pain control with a low rate of complications. 1-3 This cohort study included data from the National

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EMCrit Ghali Grills 003 – Further Disambiguating “PEA”

EMCrit Project

We dive DEEP into PEA, when to stop CPR, how to know when you have adequate perfusion after ROSC, and a bunch more!!! EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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How to Recognize Respiratory Emergencies Before They Happen

SSCOR

As a paramedic, you are frequently called upon to treat respiratory emergencies that come in many forms, from asthmatics to those with emphysema to pediatrics suffering from obstructions. No matter the type of call, emergencies involving the respiratory system are some of the most critical you will handle. Recognizing the true respiratory emergency is the first step in treating it.

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May Mental Health Month

First Responders Wellness Center

Shining a Light on Mental Health: Supporting Our First Responders & Veterans This MayMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time to bring attention to the importance of mental well-being. This year, we want to specifically focus on reducing the stigma surrounding mental health support within the first responder and veteran communities. First Responders and veterans are brave individuals who face unique challenges, and acknowledging their mental health needs is essential.

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Hiker Breaks Leg Deep in Great Smoky Mountains (TN), Waits a Day for Rescue, Cops Say

JEMS

A hiker with a broken leg was forced to wait until the next day for rescue due to treacherous weather inGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, officials say.

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Backing In 2

Peter Canning

There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who park head first and those who back in. The numbers of those who back in are increasing every day. Like most in the older generation, I park head first unless there is an unusual situation. If I am in a lot when I know everyone is going to be leaving at the same time, I will try to park so I dont have to back out.

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Influenza, Muscle Pain, and an Elevated Serum Creatine Kinase

ACEP Now

The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we loveand are always humbledby those moments when we get to say I dont know. For some of these questions, you may already know the answers. For others, you may never have thought to ask the question. For all, questions, comments, concerns, and critiques are encouraged. Welcome to the Kids Korner.

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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

EMDocs

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. Its time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: Disappearing STEMI Prehospital Post-ROSC STEMI Is Suspect Spoon Feed Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients with prehospital post-ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) STEMI on ECG often dont have STEMI o

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SGEM Xtra: Doctor, Doctor – Paging Dr. Robby

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: May 6, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Actor, producer and director Noah Wyle. Many of us know him as Dr. John Carter fromER, the show that arguably influenced an entire generation of EM physicians. Since that groundbreaking show, he has been busy with multiple movie roles (Pirates of Silicon Valley, Donnie Darko, White Oleander, Shot, and At the Gate) and TV series (The Librarian, Falling Skies, The Red Line and Leverage: Redemption).

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