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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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Safety Tips for Long Shifts & Late-Night Driving

California Casualty

When the rest of the world is winding down, you’re just gearing up—saving lives, keeping streets safe, answering calls, and making sure others get the care they need.

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EM Quick Hits 64 Whole Blood Transfusions, Calcium Before Diltiazem in Afib, Thoracotomy Pearls, Uterine Casts, OMI Scale & Proportionality

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Zafar Qasim & Andrew Petrosoniak on whole blood transfusion in trauma, Justin Morgenstern on calcium pre-treatment to prevent diltiazem-induced hypotension, Kiran Rikhraj on dynamic LV outflow tract obstruction, Anand Swaminathan on resuscitative thoracotomy, Andrew Tagg on uterine casts, and Jesse McLaren on scale & proportionality in occlusion MI ECG interpretation.

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The Pediatric EMS Podcast: Prehospital Pediatric Traumatic Cardiac Arrest – Priorities for Care

EMDocs

Originally published at The Pediatric EMS Podcast on March 5, 2035. Reposted with permission. Please visit their site HERE to see all the amazing podcasts or subscribe to their RSS HERE. This is the Pediatric EMS Podcast with the mission to provide case-based discussion with evidence-based recommendations by content experts in prehospital pediatric medicine in order to advance the care of children outside the hospital.

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Rekindling the Fire in Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

On a recent shift, I cared for a stroke patient with a story that, on the surface, was one that we hear all too often in Emergency Medicine. Mrs. A, as well call her, arrived hypertensive and aphasic with a hemiparesis and left-sided neglect. Family told EMS that she had no known past medical history, yet the paramedics suspected that she likely hadnt seen a doctor in many years.

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Law and Order: Navigating Medicolegal risk in Emergency Medicine Part 2

EMOttawa

In part 1 of this 2-part series on medicolegal risk in Emergency Medicine, we looked at two legal cases, with a primary focus on civil litigation and college complaints. In this section, we focus on risk assessment, documentation, and advice from lawyers and CMPA experts, with some frequently asked questions to conclude. Check out part […] The post Law and Order: Navigating Medicolegal risk in Emergency Medicine Part 2 appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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ECG Cases 55 The Art of Occlusion MI Part 3 – Impression

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this ECG Cases blog Dr. Jesse McLaren guides us through 6 illustrative cases delving into overall impression in identifying occlusion MI. He discusses how using multiple OMI findings such as acute Q wave, subtle STE, reciprocal STD, hyperacute T waves, and reciprocal TWI to contribute to your overall impression, can double the sensitivity of STEMI criteria for acute coronary occlusion.

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ECG of the week 23/4/25

EMergucate

The following 66yr old man went to the GP for a health check up, the GP found him to be bradycardic and referred him to ED.

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Medical Helicopter Crashes in Hartford (IL); Crew Hospitalized

JEMS

An ARCH Air Medical helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday night near a fire station in Hartford.

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No, I Say

Peter Canning

“We need a lot more naloxone than ever before. Some people need 20 milligrams” I hear this or versions of it in many of the opioid task force meetings I attend around the state. No, I say. The research I have based on over 20,000 EMS run forms shows naloxone has remained effective over the years. Which is not to say some people arent getting 20 milligrams.

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Enter Now: Final Week for our DASH Glove Giveaway!

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Enter Now: Final Week for our DASH Glove Giveaway! appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Multi-Agency Response: FirstNet at U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal

FirstNet Authority

Multi-Agency Response: FirstNet at U.S. Armys Redstone Arsenal Blog michelle.fordi Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:29 By Charlotte Whitacre, Director of Government Engagement, FirstNet Authority Federal agencies can learn more about how FirstNet can benefit their operations by contacting GovernmentEngagement@FirstNet.gov.

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A JumpSTART Triage Tale

JEMS

Here are pediatric triage drill results and an experience from the National Conference on EMS from November 2024.

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Academy bites: The power of disagreeing

Critical Care Scenarios

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Emergency Evidence Updates – March 2025

The Bottom Line

Whats new in the Critical Care literature monthly updates

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EMCrit Shadowboxing Case 9 – Spinal Cord Injury?

EMCrit Project

Fall from standing with some pretty concerning symptoms of spinal cord injury. EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Be Kind

JEMS

Rule number one for me is: Dont be a jerk. Perhaps more accurately, it is important: Be kind.

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Medication Management Providers with Availability

Southwest Health

In response to the growing mental health crisis and limited access to care, Southwest Health’s Behavioral Services is proud to announce expanded availability for mental health medication management services. Several experienced providers are now accepting new patients, offering compassionate, individualized care for people of all ages. At Southwest Health Behavioral Services, the team is committed to helping individuals manage their mental health with expert support in a warm, welcoming environm

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Critical Care Evidence Updates – March 2025

The Bottom Line

Whats new in the Critical Care literature monthly updates

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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

EMDocs

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. Its time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: New Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score Derivation Spoon Feed The Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score helps identify patients at risk for stroke, has remarkable sensitivity for serious neurologic pathology, but has yet to be validate

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EMS Keeps Watching ‘Honorable But Broken.’ EMS Needs to Watch ‘A Beautiful Mind.’

JEMS

EMS must move beyond burnout narratives like Honorable But Broken and embrace economic realities, as shown in A Beautiful Mind.

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Using Art to Dispel Stigma

Southwest Health

Southwest Health Behavioral Services, Southwest Health One in five adults nationwide experiences a mental health condition every year. In addition, one in 10 children lives with a severe mental or emotional disorder. Even before COVID-19, according to Mental Health America, rates of individuals dealing with mental illness and suicide were rising. Despite such rates of mental illness in families and communities, a persistent stigma around mental health continues to harm people who need the additi

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What Are the Types of Upper Airway Obstruction?

SSCOR

Upper airway obstructions affect the trachea, pharynx, or larynx. While partial obstructions can be painful, complete obstructions can be life-threatening. Without treatment, they can quickly prove fatal.

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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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Player, Coach Killed After WA Community College Softball Team Bus Involved in Head-On Crash

JEMS

A player and coach on theUmpqua Community Collegesoftball team were killed Friday after the team's van was involved in head-on crash inCoos County, Ore., theOregon State Policereported.

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Recognizing Nurses

Southwest Health

Every year, Nurses Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion that nurses bring to healthcare. Nurses provide hands-on care that is often the difference. They are the first to respond to patient needs, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and offer comfort to those in their care. Whether in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or at home, nurses are present, guiding patients through both routine care and challenging medical conditions.

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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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Elite Medical Training Solutions

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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Pepper Spray Exposure: Treatments and Risk Factors for Severe Reactions

JEMS

Learn about treatments for pepper spray exposure, potential severe reactions and key risk factors.

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The Friends and Family Guide to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic

Peter Canning

I am proud to announce my latest book, The Friends and Family Guide to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic: Including How to Recognize and Treat an Overdose , will be published on August 26, 2025 by Johns Hopkins University Press. You can preorder at this link: Order Now Here’s the description from the publisher’s site: A practical and compassionate guide to understanding and addressing the opioid crisis.

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Be the Match: Celebrating National Donate Life Month

Southwest Health

Every April, National Donate Life Month shines a spotlight on the incredible impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Through a variety of local and national events, the month is dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging Americans to register as donors, and celebrating the selfless individuals who have given others a second chance at life through donation.

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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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Measles Outbreak Reaches Tenth State

JEMS

Tennessee health officials confirmed a measles outbreak on Thursday, bringing the number of U.S. states with outbreaks to 10.

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Juvenile Dermatomyositis

Pediatric EM Morsels

We have previously discussed our “love” of rashes ! Ok, maybe we are still lukewarm when it comes to skin eruptions, but we cannot deny the important clues that we may decipher from a good derm exam! This is especially true when we are facing the complaint of weakness and muscle pain. There are a lot of considerations on our list when we are pondering the child who complains of muscle weakness !

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The Power of Talking Plainly

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Take a moment to appreciate the irony. We spend so much time learning a new language during medical training that it grants us access to an exclusive club. That language gets fine-tuned through more training and further specialization. At the same time, as we sit through standardized patient or observed structured clinical examinations, we are often evaluated and critiqued based on the clarity of the language we use to communicate with our patients.

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Renting with Roommates: How to Avoid Common Conflicts

California Casualty

Living with roommates can be a blast—movie nights, shared snacks, and someone to laugh with after a long day. But let’s be real: it’s not always sunshine and chore charts. From thermostat wars to mysteriously disappearing leftovers, sharing a space can get tricky fast. The good news?

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A Bad Partner Can Derail Not Just Your Finances but Also Your Ability to Serve the Community

JEMS

A bad partnership can do more than hurt an organizations bottom line, it can put entire communities at risk.

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