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3 Common Medical Events That Require Emergency Suction

SSCOR

Many medical situations require emergency suction. And when you have a patient with an obstructed airway, be it from sputum, blood, vomitus, or tissue, you had better have the suction handy, for there is no other way to return the airway to patency.

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How Long Does It Take to Get A BLS Certification?

NHCPS Save a Life

You can earn your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in as little as four hours, entirely online and at your own pace. Unlike traditional in-person courses that require scheduled class time and commuting, getting certified online is a flexible, convenient option that can better fit your busy schedule. The process is simple: enroll in the […] The post How Long Does It Take to Get A BLS Certification?

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17 People Injured in Major Crash in Fort Worth (TX) Friday, Official Says

JEMS

Emergency units responded Friday to a multi-vehicle crash inFort Worththat injured over a dozen people, according to officials.

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PALS vs ACLS

NHCPS Save a Life

For healt hcare professionals, fast decision-making and knowledge of first aid can save lives. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are two essential certifications that prepare providers to respond to life-threatening emergencies. While both focus on evidence-based emergency care, they serve different patient age groups: PALS is for health care […] The post PALS vs ACLS appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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Injured Hiker Calls 911 After Fall From Ledge, Then Phone Dies, NH Rescuers Say

JEMS

An injured hiker was rescued by helicopter after his fall from a ledge on aNew Hampshiremountain, officials say.

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SGEM#472: Together In Electric Dreams – Or Is It Reality?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Reference: Kareemi et al Artificial intelligence-based clinical decision support in the emergency department: a scoping review.AEM April 2025. Date: April 15, 2025 Guest Skeptic:Dr. Kirsty Challen is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Case:It may be April, but as you sit in your departmental meeting with your emergency physician colleagues, you all note that the winter surge of patients hasnt stopped.

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How Long Does It Take to Get A BLS Certification?

NHCPS Save a Life

You can earn your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in as little as four hours, entirely online and at your own pace. Unlike traditional in-person courses that require scheduled class time and commuting, getting certified online is a flexible, convenient option that can better fit your busy schedule. The process is simple: enroll in the […] The post How Long Does It Take to Get A BLS Certification?

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PALS vs ACLS

NHCPS Save a Life

For healt hcare professionals, fast decision-making and knowledge of first aid can save lives. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are two essential certifications that prepare providers to respond to life-threatening emergencies. While both focus on evidence-based emergency care, they serve different patient age groups: PALS is for health care […] The post PALS vs ACLS appeared first on SaveaLife.com.