American Ambulance Association
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post CMS Announces CY 2025 Ambulance Inflation Factor appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
Firefighters and EMS Fund
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Firefighters are the unsung heroes of our communities, rushing into danger to protect lives and property. These brave men and women face not only immediate risks but also long-term health hazards from exposure to toxic substances. The silent killer of cancer stalks firefighters long after the flames are extinguished, a grim reminder of their selfless […] The post Presumptive Cancer Benefits in Tennessee appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Written by Jesse McLaren Two patients in their 70s presented to the ED with chest pain and RBBB. Do either, both, or neither have occlusion MI? Patient 1 : a 75 year old called paramedics with one day of left shoulder pain which migrated to the central chest, which was worse with deep breaths. Past medical history included RBBB without other cardiac history, but old ECG was not available.
SSCOR
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Endotracheal intubation offers life-saving relief when an airway obstruction endangers a patient’s life. Yet many first responders have little experience with endotracheal intubation, and some actively avoid training opportunities because they feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the process. Endotracheal intubation is a basic skill that every first responder must master.
AAAM
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) is proud to announce that our President-Elect, Associate Professor Sjaan Koppel, PhD , has been honored with the 2024 Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) Women in Road Safety Award. This esteemed recognition highlights Sjaan’s significant contributions to road safety research and advocacy, particularly in protecting vulnerable road users such as older adults and children.
EMOttawa
OCTOBER 17, 2024
We remain amid an opioid crisis in Canada, with over 8000 deaths (or 22/day) in 2023. The harms of opioid use in society are devastating and cannot be understated – but so too are the harms from stimulant and other substance use. In 2023 there were 3479 apparent stimulant toxicity deaths, which is approximately 10/day. […] The post S’now Problem: Keep your Cool when Stimulants turn up the Speed appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.
AAAM
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Join your road safety peers at these upcoming road safety events and conferences. 2024 Midwest Traffic Safety Conference – November 12, 2024 in Itasca, Illinois A key event to network with law enforcement leaders, crash investigators, prosecutors, and road safety managers. 2024 National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) Conference – November 18 – 20, 2024 in Arlington, VA An opportunity to hear from national experts on impaired driving and connect with fellow road safet
AAAM
OCTOBER 17, 2024
We’d like to thank our 2024 Annual Conference sponsors whose support and generosity ensure we can continue to gather together to share research, ideas, and network, all for fulfilling our mission of saving lives and eliminating road traffic injuries through scientific research, authoritative educational programs, and public policy recommendations.
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