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7 Uses for Suction Catheters

SSCOR

A suction catheter is one of the most versatile, useful pieces of medical equipment in your supply bag. Whether it’s preventing emergencies before they start or offering life-saving treatment when a person cannot effectively breathe on their own, the right suction catheter is critical to doing your job. Here are seven key uses for suction catheters.

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Why the sudden shock after a few days of malaise?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Magnus Nossen - Edits by Grauer and Smith The patient in today’s case is a woman in her 70s with a previous medical history of HTN and hyperlipidemia. She presented to an outside hospital after several days of malaise and feeling unwell. At the time of admission, her vital signs were normal. Heart rate was in the 80s. She had a very elevated troponin T at 12,335 ng/L at the time of presentation. ( This is a value typical for a large subacute MI, n ormal value 48 hours after myocardial

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2024 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the Board of Directors Candidates

ACEP Now

Jennifer J. Casaleto, MD, FACEP (North Carolina) Current Professional Positions: Emergency Medicine Physician, CirrusMD and Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates (MEMA); Adjunct Clinical Faculty Physician, Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center Internships and Residency: Emergency Medicine Residency, Carolinas Medical Center (2003) Medical Degree: MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2000) Response Similar to most member organizations, ACEP experienced membership decline associate

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Still on Track: NERIS Beta Launch and Latest Developments

ESO

Good news ! The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is on track! On August 1, 2024 , the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Fire Safety Research Institute, and the U. S. F ire A dministration hosted their fourth informational webinar , NERIS Next Steps: Beta Launch, API Development, and Secondary Schema Release , to update departments on the current progress with NERIS and the anticipated timeline over the next three years.

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FirstNet Authority Update on Network Outage Task Force

FirstNet Authority

FirstNet Authority Update on Network Outage Task Force Blog michelle.fordi… Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:35 By Joe Wassel, Executive Director and CEO, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.

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The 84th Bubble Wrap

Don't Forget the Bubbles

With millions of journal articles published yearly, it is impossible to keep up. This time, Doctors from ‘The Bridge ‘ tell us what is new in the world of paediatric literature… The Bridge: Is a Post Graduate Doctor in Training (PGDiT) -led paediatric research forum in Yorkshire and Humber, UK, with the aim of bridging the gap in research access amongst PGDiT.

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Understanding Hernias: Types, Causes, and Treatment

Paramedics World

Hernias might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you think about health issues, but they affect millions of people worldwide. Picture this: a bulge in… The post Understanding Hernias: Types, Causes, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Understanding Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Paramedics World

Diverticulitis might sound like a mouthful, but understanding it doesn’t have to be complicated. As more people face digestive health issues today, diverticulitis has become a common concern. This condition… The post Understanding Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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How Well Does Ultrasound Detect Volvulus in Infants?

ACEP Now

The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those moments when we get to say “I don’t 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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