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Prehospital Extra-Corporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

International Journal of Paramedicine

Introduction Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest remains a global health problem. There is emerging evidence that the use of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation during resuscitation [ECPR], may help to improve outcomes. Several prehospital services around the world are now able to provide on-scene ECPR. However, the early identification of patients is a key factor in enabling this level of response to OOHCA.

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Savvik is Giving Away Gloves from DASH Medical!

American Ambulance Association

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From Ambulance to Admission

International Journal of Paramedicine

OBJECTIVE: Vasopressors are critical for patients experiencing shock. This observational study aims to describe the usage of vasopressors by EMS, and to assess how vasopressor usage differs between transport and hospital environments. The information gathered in this study can help determine which vasopressors should be available in an EMS system and guide the management of patients requiring vasopressors during EMS transport.

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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a Request for Information (RFI) – Input Requested!

American Ambulance Association

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EMS Leaders: Why Do We Eat Our Young?

JEMS

Chief Dan Kramer examines the systemic lack of leadership development in EMS and its consequences.

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Special Edition: Crafting a Plan

EMS 20/20

Chris is given the mother of all scenarios where a pediatric patients takes. well, all the medications. PLUS! We introduce the coveted DICE ROLL to spice things up! Just because Chris asks for it doesn't mean he'll get it! Luck of the draw is at play in this week's episode. VOTE ON INSTAGRAM! Chris is given the mother of all scenarios where a pediatric patients takes. well, all the medications.

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EMS Drone Initiative Trials Set for Summer in PA

JEMS

An initiative using aerial drones to deliver defibrillators, EpiPens and other medical supplies to local emergency scenes has been cleared for a test run.

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National Registry Announces Launch of Updated BLS Certification Examinations

JEMS

The National Registry announced the updated BLS Certification Examinations for EMRs and EMTs is now live.

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Episode 86: EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel

Critical Care Scenarios

We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and the basics of bedside interpretation, with Carolina B Maciel, MD, MSCR, FAAN, triple boarded in neurology, neurocritical care, and critical care EEG. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your Continue reading "Episode 86: EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel" We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and

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AMR Appoints Israel Contreras to Lead in DeKalb County (GA)

JEMS

The new role underscores a commitment to innovation, modernization and better patient outcomes.

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An Assessment of Prehospital Provider Education and Sequelae Around the Experience of Breaking Bad News

International Journal of Paramedicine

Objectives Emergency Medical Services clinicians are often tasked with the delivery of bad news including making death notifications and informing loved ones about the termination of resuscitations. Existing trainings for breaking bad news are based around palliative care conversations in dramatically different clinic or hospital settings. We hypothesize that pre-hospital clinicians are not receiving formal training in the skill of breaking bad news and the delivery of bad news can have harmful

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Three Injured in Truck-Ambulance Collision in the Bronx (NY)

JEMS

Three people were injured after a truck and an ambulance collided at the intersection of Williamsbridge Road and Pelham Parkway early Tuesday morning.

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Would you like to see this ECG without the Right Bundle Branch Block? Would your diagnosis change?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A woman in her 40s with no known comorbidities presented with acute chest pain radiating to left arm and neck, which started approximately 4 hours prior to arrival. Vitals were reported as within normal limits except for tachycardia. Here is her first ECG on arrival: Original image. PMcardio digitized image.

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OK EMS Agencies Warn Proposed Funding Cuts Could Force Rural Services to Shut Down

JEMS

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering new rules that would reduce ambulance reimbursement rates.

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AL Hospital Ambulance Service Improves Response Times After Facing Fines

JEMS

The Decatur Morgan Hospitalambulance service has met its required response time for the last two quarters after facing fines from the city last year for failing to do so.

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The Oklahoma City Bombing Was 30 Years Ago. Some Survivors Worry America Didn’t Learn the Lesson

JEMS

Thirty years after a truck bomb detonated outside a federal building in America's heartland, killing 168 people in the deadliest homegrown attack on U.S. soil, deep scars remain.

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Pittsburgh (PA) EMS Union Sues to Overturn Residency Requirement

JEMS

The union that represents Pittsburgh's emergency medical services employees has sued the city to overturn a requirement that paramedics live in the city.