St. Emlyn's
DECEMBER 16, 2024
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The blog highlights the updated 2024 guidelines from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) on imaging in pediatric trauma. It emphasizes critical changes from the previous 2014 guidelines, focusing on the judicious use of imaging to minimize ionizing radiation exposure in children. Key updates include algorithms for blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, and blast injuries.
Core Ultrasound
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Ultrasound is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance patient care during cardiac arrest. In Part 1 of this lecture, we break down how ultrasound can be effectively utilized in three key areas: identifying reversible causes, assisting in critical procedures, and guiding resuscitation. RUSH exam Courses The post Cardiac Arrest Update 2024 (Part 1) first appeared on Core Ultrasound.
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American Ambulance Association
DECEMBER 20, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Submit Comments: EMS Compact Draft Rules appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
EMergucate
DECEMBER 15, 2024
The following elbow x-ray is from an adolescent who has pain & swelling in the elbow after a fall on outstretched hand. What can be seen?
ESO
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Hospitals today face over 600 regulatory requirements, with compliance costing the healthcare industry nearly $USD 41 billion annually. It’s an administrative burden that demands extensive documentation and reporting. However,advances in data exchange are helping hospitals bridge the gap. By connecting systems and sharing information in real time, hospitals can improve the accuracy of their records, simplify compliance processes, and prioritize better patient outcomes.
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
DECEMBER 19, 2024
What will we be discussing? Join us for an in-depth exploration of the innovative Preburn Project: Preventing Burnout by Predicting Compromised Wellness in EMS Workers. This session is designed for EMS directors, EMS administrators, paramedics, dispatchers, mental health professionals and researchers who are committed to improving the well-being of frontline EMS workers.
American Ambulance Association
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Share your insights with fellow EMS leaders surrounded by the charm and excitement of Lexingtons iconic hospitality featuring world-class dining, bourbon, and horseracing. Speaker proposal deadline extended to January 31! The post Speak at Annual 2025 in Lexington! appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
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ESO
DECEMBER 18, 2024
When it comes to protecting the health of your community, the best defense is a good offense, which is why investing in prevent ion should be a big part of your strategy. After reviewing over 12 million EMS incidents that took place in 2023 , the 2024 ESO EMS Index highlights two critical areas that demand attention: Early CPR and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) E-bulletin December 2024 PCC Leadership Summit June 10 th -12 th ,2025 Winnipeg, Manitoba Planning for the annual PCC Leadership Summit is well underway. We are pleased to offer a reduced registration rate to PCC members of $895.00 a reduction of $100.00. The Summit program provides a platform for sharing information and best practices.
American Ambulance Association
DECEMBER 19, 2024
On Tuesday, Congressional Leaders released a FY 2025 Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the Federal Government through March 14, 2025. A two-year extension through December 31, 2026 of the temporary […] The post Ambulance Medicare Add-On Extension Update appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
NVFC
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 NVFC Training Summit , taking place June 20-21 in Salt Lake City, UT. This signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. Three learning tracks will focus on responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention, and emergency service leadership.
ESO
DECEMBER 19, 2024
2024 has been a transformative year for ESO, marked by groundbreaking product advancements, achievements by the incredible customers we serve, and impactful data and research initiatives. Our mission to improve health and safety through the power of data has guided everything we do to support first responders and healthcare providers. Earlier in the year, we released the 2024 ESO EMS, Fire Service, and Hospital Trend Reports , which forecasted the trends ESO experts believed would shape each ind
EMergucate
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This week our case involves complications around elective cardioversion.
American Ambulance Association
DECEMBER 19, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post GADCS Year 1 & Year 2 Cohort Analysis Released appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
EMCrit Project
DECEMBER 14, 2024
All thing for HyperAngulated Blade Mastery EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.
SSCOR
DECEMBER 14, 2024
The holiday season in the U.S. is upon us, and food, family, gifts, and much more bring us joy. Unfortunately, some unique challenges for emergency responders accompany these special days.
FirstNet Authority
DECEMBER 19, 2024
2024 FirstNet Authority Accomplishments joseph.rey@fir Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:54 Check out some of the highlights of 2024 for the FirstNet Authority! Learn more at FirstNet.gov.
American Ambulance Association
DECEMBER 18, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Helpful Resources for Protecting EMS appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
Life in the Fastlane
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Kevin Ostrowski and James Miers Procedure: Lateral Canthotomy Today we cover lateral canthotomy and cantholysis, with a guide made in partnership with a recent publication in Australasian Emergency Care
SSCOR
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Airway management is a key pillar of emergency medicine. When performed correctly, it can save lives, improve surgical outcomes, and improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients. However, airway management presents complications and risks. Knowing the contraindications for airway management can help you better serve patients and reduce the risk of needless morbidity.
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
DECEMBER 18, 2024
This event will feature presentations on the work that DRDC is doing in the first responder space as well as guided discussion around what S&T gaps need to be addressed in the FR environment.
American Ambulance Association
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post REMINDER: Register Now: EMS Focus Webinar appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
The FllightBridge ED
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In every training event or class, I usually hear this phrase in response to coaching or technique correction (especially with airway classes).
EMS 20/20
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The guys get so emo when an outpatient clinic panics and. helps? Is this a case of a sick patient or patient made sick? Listen and find out! The guys get so emo when an outpatient clinic panics and. helps? Is this a case of a sick patient or patient made sick? Listen and find out!
not-on-my-shift
DECEMBER 17, 2024
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American Ambulance Association
DECEMBER 16, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Only 5 Days Left of 12 Days of Savvik! appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
The FllightBridge ED
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In every training event or class, I usually hear this phrase in response to coaching or technique correction (especially with airway classes).
EMDocs
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Authors: Kyler Osborne (EM-3 Resident Physician; Tacoma, WA); Katey DG Osborne, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA); Rachel Bridwell, MD (EM Attending Physician; Charlotte, NC) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK, EM Attending Physician, UTSW / Parkland Memorial Hospital) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, EM Attending Physician) Welcome to emDOCs revamp!
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
DECEMBER 14, 2024
Reference: Sanchez-Pinto, L.N., et al. Development and Validation of the Phoenix Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA 2024. Guest Skeptic: Prof. Damian Roland is a Consultant at the University of Leicester NHS Trust and Honorary Professor for the University of Leicesters SAPPHIRE group. He specializes in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and is a passionate believer and advocate of FOAMed.
ACEP Now
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Medical training is a difficult task. As residents and fellows, we move wherever the Match sends us, endure grueling hours, and sacrifice time with loved onesall in pursuit of becoming the best doctors we can be and delivering excellent patient care. But we should not have to sacrifice our own well-being in the process. In Washington, D.C., more than 450 residents and fellows employed by George Washington University (GW) spent the past 15 months fighting for our first contract.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Over the last decade, there has been a concerning decline in childhood vaccination rates in the UK. This has been mirrored in many parts of the world. This trend, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and pertussis. Once on the brink of eradication, these diseases now pose significant public health risks, especially to vulnerable groups like infants, young children, and the immunocompromised.
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
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First Responder Wellness
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Winter weather can bring about dangerous conditions. First Responders often attend emergencies on the most treacherous roads, drunk driving, or fighting fires caused by fires or heaters as the temperatures drop. Through tough and critical, winter may bring unique risks and challenges that can add what feels like a pillar of pressure. When conditions are challenging, First Responders inherently put themselves in tumultuous situations to help others.
The Bottom Line
DECEMBER 17, 2024
High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure RENOVATE and BRICNet Authors. JAMA 2024. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.26244 Clinical Question In adult patients with acute respiratory failure does the use of high-flow nasal oxygen compared to noninvasive ventilation reduce the rate of endotracheal intubation or death at 7 days?
Peter Canning
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Irked. The headline Irked me. Alzheimer’s Mortality Lowest for Taxi, Ambulance Drivers Some researchers out of Harvard Medical School did a study of over 443 occupations and found that taxi drivers and ambulance drivers had the lowest rates of dying from Alzheimer’s. Alzheimers disease mortality among taxi and ambulance drivers: population based cross sectional study Their big theory is that the brain required to navigate through busy streets provides protection in some way against A
not-on-my-shift
DECEMBER 17, 2024
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