Tue.Apr 29, 2025

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TNK vs tPA — The ORIGINAL Trial

REBEL EM

Clinical Bottom Line TNK was non-inferior to tPA for excellent outcomes (mRS 01 at 90 days) High proportion of mild strokes may introduce spectrum bias, making non-inferiority easier to demonstrate Slightly more TNK patients treated within 3 hours could affect results No difference in mortality, bleeding, or serious adverse events Findings support TNK as an alternative to tPA Introduction The American Heart Association and the European Stroke Organization have updated their guidelines to recomm

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How to Change a Flat Tire Like a Pro

California Casualty

Nothing throws a wrench in your day like the sudden thump-thump of a flat tire. But instead of panicking or waiting for roadside assistance, imagine confidently pulling over, grabbing your tools, and getting back on the road in no time.

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ECG of the week 30/4/25 “Doc is my pacemaker pacing properly?

EMergucate

This week we have a series of 3 ECGs from separate patients. These patients all had the same question. “Doc is my pacemaker pacing properly?

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Details Emerge in Ambulance Attack Where Kansas City Medic Was Slain

JEMS

The woman charged withthe murder of Kansas City(MO) Firefighter-Paramedic Graham Hoffmanallegedly tried to drive away in the ambulance after thefatal stabbing.

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VBG of the week 30 Apr 25

EMergucate

The following patient presents with 1day of vomiting, and has had multiple similar presentations: ph 6.

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The Woman Next to You on the Ambulance

JEMS

This survey amplifies the voices of over 1,800 current and former female EMS providers who shared their stories of personal struggle, health issues and resilience.

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100 Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Much-Needed Laptops

NVFC

Davidson (OK) Fire Department Volunteer fire departments across the U.S. received five previously owned laptops each for administrative tasks, training, and incident tracking, enhancing their efficiency ( view recipient list ). This program to give away 500 total laptops was made possible through State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).

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Three Volunteer Fire Departments Receive a STEPR Pro+ to Enhance Health and Fitness

NVFC

Firefighters and EMS providers face physically demanding tasks that require them to be fit and ready for the job at hand. Yet many volunteer departments lack the fitness equipment that can help foster physical and mental wellness among their members. That is why STEPR partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to give away three STEPR PRO+ stair climbers in 2025 through the STEPR Health & Safety Giveaway.

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Monongalia County (PA) EMS Rolling out State’s Third Whole Blood Program

JEMS

On Monday, Monongalia EMS officially announced theMay 1launch of a new program through which whole blood will be available to prehospital patients.

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Local Fire Departments to Receive $1.5 Million Through the 2025 Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program

NVFC

The application period will be open from June 4-6 This year, 150 local volunteer fire departments will receive a $10,000 grant through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program to buy equipment that improves responder safety and effectiveness. This marks the program’s second year, funded by State Farm and administered by the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).

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PA EMS Provider Hiring 50 Medics to Close Gaps as Crozer Hospital Closure Looms

JEMS

With just days remaining before Crozer-Chester Medical Center shuts its doors for good, officials are racing to ensure theres no lapse in emergency services for city residents.

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Episode 174 What’s the deal with raw milk: Part 1

This Podcast Will Kill You

Seriously, whats the deal? Lately, it seems like raw milk has started to pop up more and more frequently in our feeds, with influencers touting the alleged health benefits of raw milk over pasteurized milk. In this and next weeks episode, we explore the raw milk phenomenon as it has grown over the past few decades. We start this two-parter with a look at the dangers of milk in a pre-pasteurization world, how Pasteur developed the life-saving process that bears his name, the subsequent rise of an

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FDNY Orders Ambulances to Transport Patients to Nearest ER, Drawing Criticism

JEMS

A new FDNY directive mandating that ambulances transport patients to the closest emergency room regardless of patient preference or existing medical relationships is drawing criticism from doctors and others who say the policy may jeopardize patient care and safety.

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AHORA - Spanish Stroke Scale w/ Dr. Banerjee

FOAMfrat

AHORA Spanish Stroke AssessmentStroke assessment tools like BEFAST are crucial for swiftly identifying symptoms and expediting treatment. However, language barriers can hinder prompt care for non-English speakers, particularly in the Hispanic community. Developed through a collaborative effort, AHORA adapts the traditional stroke assessment to be culturally and linguistically appropriate for the Spanish-speaking population.

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Four Killed, Many Others Injured After Vehicle Goes Through After-School Camp

JEMS

Acar smashed through a buildingMonday afternoon, killing four young people and injuring several others during an after-school program.

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Syringe Litter

Peter Canning

A child finds a needle in the park. He accidentally sticks himself with it. This entails a trip to the ED and great worry from his family but fortunately no permanent harm comes from the episode. What do we do about the problem of used syringes left in public places? There is an interesting article Needs-based or needless? A 2,327% spike in unreturned IV drug needles , on the website Inside investigator.

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NY Budget Showdown: Governor Digs in as Lawmakers Push for New Upstate ER

JEMS

Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York lawmakers are headed for a last-minute budget showdown over funding for a new emergency department and annex at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

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Prepare Your Community Before a Wildfire Strikes

NVFC

Wildfires impact communities across the country, but there are steps residents can take to better prepare their homes before disaster strikes. The NVFC and U.S. Forest Service provide the Wildland Fire Assessment Program to train fire service volunteers on how to conduct home assessments and make recommendations to help homeowners protect their property from wildfires.

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CMS Hospital Measures and the Geriatric ED

GEDC

This series highlights members of the GEDC community who are clinical champions for older adults in the emergency department. Dr. Nida Degesys is the Age-Friendly Emergency Department Medical Director at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the first hospital in the Bay Area to be designated a Level 1 geriatric emergency department. Patients 65 years and older or any age with dementia are eligible to be assessed by UCSFs geriatric-focused AFED team, including doctors, nurse practit

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New Graphics Available to Help Increase Roadway Safety

NVFC

Over 12,000 roadway incidents occur in the U.S. every day, putting responders at risk as they assist those in need. Educating the community on safer driving habits and slowing down, moving over when they pass an emergency scene increases safety for everyone. The NVFC has released a series of new social media graphics to help communicate these important messages.

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Pinnacle Webinar Series – Rethinking EMS: Balancing Innovation and Patient Safety

FirstWatch

registration coming soon With staffing challenges, concerns about the dangers of lights and siren, new contracting models, and the pressure for EMS to evolve many systems and have or are considering big changes. Adding BLS units, nurse advice lines, and telehealth are a few of the many options on the table. The big fear with any significant change is that we could miss a critical patient and send them a BLS crew non-emergent or to nurse advice when they really need a lifesaving ALS treatment.

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Don’t Miss the NVFC Training Summit!

NVFC

You still have time to register for the NVFC Training Summit, taking place June 20-21 in Salt Lake City, UT. Connect with volunteer responders from across the country, gain valuable knowledge from nationally known instructors, and walk away with practical tools you can use right away in your department and community. Learning tracks focus on responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention, and emergency service leadership.

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(Q1/2025) ESO Updates: Quarterly Product Enhancements

ESO

Welcome back to another edition of ESO quarterly product updates. Here, youll find the latest changes from Q1 2025 and the exciting updates to come in Q2. With our new and improved Ideas Portal, providing feedback and suggestions to our team is easier than ever, ensuring our customers’ voices are present throughout every update, enhancement, and new capability.

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Deadlines Approaching: Apply for New Turnout Gear and Helmets

NVFC

Time is running out to apply for four new sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns helmets through MSA and DuPonts Globe Gear Giveaway. The application deadline is June 1. A total of 13 departments will receive gear to enhance the safety and health for their firefighters. View full criteria and apply. In addition, MSA Safety is providing four NVFC members with an MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet in 2025.

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Recruiting the Next Generation: Firefighter Live-In Programs

NVFC

Recruiting young adults is a priority for most volunteer fire departments. One way a department can appeal to college-aged and young adult members is by providing a rent-free, full-time residency in the firehouse in exchange for an agreed-on staffing commitment. This article by Thomas Platt for Fire Engineering explains how live-in programs work and why departments should consider establishing one.

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Your Feedback Needed! Take the NFPA Fire Experience Survey

NVFC

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) conducts an annual survey of the U.S. fire experience, and your departments participation is needed. Data gathered from this survey is used to produce national estimates for fires, deaths, and injuries in the NFPAs Fire Loss report. A large selection of U.S. fire departments were mailed a survey to complete.

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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Takes Place May 3-4

NVFC

The NVFC honors and remembers the courage and sacrifice of every fallen firefighter. Each year, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is held in Emmitsburg, MD, to pay tribute to the firefighters who died in the line of duty the previous year. This years memorial service takes place May 3-4. You can honor those we have lost by participating locally in events including Light the Night, Sound the Siren, and more.