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A Flying, Amphibious Paramedic Unit? CA Firefighters Kick the Pontoons

JEMS

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Ep 205 Leading from the Inside Out: Building Teams, Trust and Purpose in Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this podcast, with Dr. Thom Mayer, Dr. Carolyn Snider and Dr. Howard Ovens, on leading from the inside out, we cover foundational principles, practical habits, and transformative insights that can make any member of an ED team a more effective, compassionate, and adaptive leader. Here, you’ll find tools, philosophy, and stories that just might transform how you think about your role in the ED to make your work more satisfying, make your teams work together better and improve patient outcomes.

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Prodigy Talk | AAA President Jamie Pafford-Gresham on 535 Plan

American Ambulance Association

Recorded June 2025 During the 2025 American Ambulance Association Annual Conference & Trade Show in Lexington, KY, Prodigy’s Rob Lawrence chatted with AAA President Jamie Pafford-Gresham about the 535 Plan […] The post Prodigy Talk | AAA President Jamie Pafford-Gresham on 535 Plan appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Pulsara Around the World - July 2025

Pulsara

June Recap Celebrating Customer and Community Successes In Colorado Teams in Colorado Springs, CO, are using Pulsara to keep STEMI DTB times under 30 minutes, close feedback loops, and create a culture of transparency and trust across the entire emergency care continuum. Learn how they're using real-time data to educate, align, and improve care as a united health system.

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Knowing When to Stop

JEMS

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PECARN STELAR Podcast – Episode 4: How Researchers Conduct Implementation Science Research

EMDocs

The emDOCs.net team is very happy to collaborate with PECARN STELAR (Seattle, Dallas/Texas, and Los Angeles) Node and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) in presenting high-yield pediatric topics that highlight evidence based medicine with solid research. This podcast is a collaboration between PECARN STELAR node and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC).

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EMS1 | Gen Z, AI and the loneliness epidemic: The 5-M blueprint to future-proof your EMS crew

American Ambulance Association

EMS1 | Gen Z, AI and the loneliness epidemic: The 5-M blueprint to future-proof your EMS crew Named one of Forbes’ Top Futurists, Heather E. McGowan has advised Fortune 500 […] The post EMS1 | Gen Z, AI and the loneliness epidemic: The 5-M blueprint to future-proof your EMS crew appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Documentary on the Life and Legacy of James O. Page Will Inform and Inspire

JEMS

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ECG Cases 56 – Art of Occlusion MI Part 4: Sequence Photos

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this month's ECG Cases Dr. McLaren explores how sequence photos help identify Occlusion MI. He illustrates through cases how hyperacute T waves and subtle ST elevation with reciprocal ST depression can provide an early snapshot of occlusion MI – and might remain the only sign of occlusion. How resolution of ischemic symptoms along with regional T wave inversion (or reciprocally tall anterior T waves) can indicate spontaneous reperfusion, while subacute and persisting symptoms with Q waves and

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Healthy Eating at the Firehouse

California Casualty

When the alarm sounds, you spring into action—no time to think about snacks or sugar crashes. That’s why what happens in the kitchen is just as important as what happens on a call.

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Aerospace Medicine Residency Program Pushes the Envelope

ACEP Now

Although emergency medicine and aerospace medicine may, at first glance, seem like two fields worlds apart, both share a common goal: managing critical, life-threatening situations where quick thinking, expertise, and collaboration are essential. Emergency physicians are known for their ability to make rapid decisions in high stress environments, often with limited resources and information.

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Unmasking the Mental Health Crisis Among First Responders

JEMS

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Marshfield, WI Approves Public Safety Referendum: What It Means for Firefighters & EMS

Firefighters and EMS Fund

In April 2025, voters in Marshfield, WI showed their support for local first responders in a significant way. Through a referendum, they passed an initiative that will restore the county’s firefighter and paramedic staffing levels. The ballot question authorized the city to exceed state-imposed levy limits by an additional amount each year, enabling the Marshfield […] The post Marshfield, WI Approves Public Safety Referendum: What It Means for Firefighters & EMS appeared first o

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PulmCrit Wee: Humanism-first structure for family meetings

EMCrit Project

Family meetings are often necessary to communicate with families and determine the next steps in caring for patients. For most of these family meetings, the patient may be too ill to participate. Furthermore, the ICU team often has never met the patient before the onset of severe illness. This creates a situation where the patient's […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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Download the 2025 Issue of Firefighter Strong

NVFC

The digital version of the NVFC’s annual Firefighter Strong publication is now available here. Delve into critical fire and emergency service topics including recruitment, leadership, health and safety, wildfire mitigation, training, posttraumatic growth, social media, community risk reduction, and more. Plus, find a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of these topics.

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How Sensory Modulation Therapy Is Transforming Mental Health Support for First Responders

JEMS

JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel sits down with occupational therapist Bonnie Eckman and paramedic leader Alanna Badgley to explore sensory modulation therapy.

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Lightning rounds 54: Medical musicians with Andrew Schulman

Critical Care Scenarios

Andrew Schulman, medical musician, former ICU patient, and president of the Medical Musician Initiative, tells us how music can help the critically ill. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Andrew Schulman, medical musician, former ICU patient, and president of the Medical Musician Initiative , tells us how music can help the critically ill. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!

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Suctioning and Airway Management for Asthmatic Patients

SSCOR

For years, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month , which offers the perfect opportunity to educate patients, families, caregivers, and health care providers about the unique needs of those living with asthma and allergies.

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Anemia in the ED: Running on Empty

EM Board Bombs

-Case- A 52-year-old woman with a history of heavy menstrual bleeding presents to the ED with progressive fatigue, dizziness, and dyspnea on exertion. She denies chest pain or syncope. Vitals show HR 105, BP 110/70, RR 18, and SpO2 97% on room air. Her CBC reveals a hemoglobin of 5.8 g/dL.

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ESO’s Auto-Generated Narrative Feature Returns 35,700 Hours to EMS Professionals in First Month

JEMS

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ACEP Clinical Policy on Outpatient Mgmt. of Adults with Asymptomatic Elevated Blood Pressure

ACEP Now

On January 22, 2025, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP Clinical Policies Committee on the outpatient management of adult patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with asymptomatic elevated blood pressure. This Clinical Policy was published in the July 2025 issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine , can be found on ACEP’s website , and will be included in the ECRI Guidelines Trust , upon its acceptance.

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Airway Obstruction in The Elderly: What You Need to Know

SSCOR

Age, weak muscle tone, chronic illnesses, and changes in the throat and esophagus increase the rate of airway obstructions in the elderly. A recent study that used spirometry measures as a clinical indicator of airway obstructions in patients aged 60-93 found an obstruction rate of 22.5%.

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JC: Salbutamol for Analgesia in Renal Colic – Worth a Puff or a Painful Disappointment?

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Can salbutamol relieve pain in renal colic? We review a phase II randomised controlled trial exploring intravenous salbutamol as an adjunct analgesic in the emergency department. The post JC: Salbutamol for Analgesia in Renal Colic – Worth a Puff or a Painful Disappointment? appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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AmeriPro Health Bolsters Mississippi Presence with New Emergency Services Agreement in George County

JEMS

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Opinion: The Hidden Power of Doing Less—A New Perspective on Clinician Wellness

ACEP Now

In recent years, wellness articles for medical professionals have become nearly ubiquitous, filled with well-meaning advice on meditation, yoga, better sleep habits, and healthy eating. These tips, although valuable, come with one significant downside: They often represent yet another item on an already overwhelming to-do list. The irony of this approach is glaring—an effort to relieve stress becomes a stressor itself.

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UK-ROX Trial

The Bottom Line

Conservative Oxygen Therapy in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Adult Patients Martin. JAMA June 12 2025; doi:10.1001/jama.2025.9663 Clinical Question In mechanically ventilated adult patients in the ICU, does a strategy of conservative oxygen therapy, targeting a SpO2 of 90% (Range 88-92%) compared with usual care, reduce mortality at 90 days?

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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. It’s 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: Azithromycin or Doxycycline + β-lactam for CAP? Spoon Feed — Treating community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) with ceftriaxone + azithromycin was associated with a mortality benefit over ceftriaxone + doxycycline.

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Late ME Paramedic Honored for Decades of Service

JEMS

State legislators presented an in-memoriam legislative sentiment honoring the life and legacy of Lt. Shannon Haley, a paramedic with the Scarborough Fire Department.

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Acute Otitis Media: Middle Ear Mayhem

EM Board Bombs

-Case- A 3-year-old boy is brought to the ED by his parents for tugging at his ear, irritability, and a fever of 101.5°F. His tympanic membrane is erythematous and bulging with decreased mobility on otoscopy. Separately, later that day, a 42-year-old woman presents with left ear pain and muffled hearing. Her TM appears dull and immobile with mild effusion.

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Request an In-person Training from the NVFC

NVFC

Did you know you can request an NVFC course to be brought to your department, region, or conference – at no cost to your department or organization? The NVFC has over a dozen training courses available to request, including Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services , Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success , and Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department.

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Phenobarbital treatment of alcohol withdrawal in the emergency department: A systematic review and meta-analysis

EMOttawa

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Lee CM, et al. Acad Emerg Med. 2024 May;31(5):515-524. Question and Methods: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the safety and efficacy of phenobarbital to benzodiazepines for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal in the emergency department. Findings: Overall, eight studies comprising 1,507 patients were included and there was no […] The post Phenobarbital treatment of alcohol withdrawal in the emergency department: A systematic review

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Mass Gathering Medical Care Predictors for the Provision of Medical Resources at College Football Games

JEMS

Abstract An accurate method of forecasting emergency medical services (EMS) staffing demand at mass gathering events, such as college sporting events, may improve EMS planning efficiency.

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Bill Schrier wins 2025 McEwen Award

FirstNet Authority

Bill Schrier wins 2025 McEwen Award joseph.rey@fir… Thu, 06/26/2025 - 11:12 Public safety tech leader Bill Schrier was presented with the Chief Harlin McEwen Award for his exceptional leadership and contributions to public safety broadband communications. Throughout his career, he has worked to modernize communication systems, improve interoperability, and advocate for public safety’s needs with every innovation.

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Leading by Investing: You Get What You Give

NVFC

Much has been written on how to attract and keep fire service volunteers. One area that should be getting more attention is leadership. Just like the adage “You get what you give,” strong leaders who give to their workforce stand to gain much in return – stronger teams, better retention, more engagement, improved recruitment, and enhanced department reputation.

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Pediatric’s Gastroenteritis & Intravenous Glucose

Emergency Medicine Education

In cases of hyperemesis gravidarum, our initial approach typically involves administering glucose-containing solutions to address ketosis. A recent study published in Pediatric Emergency Care demonstrated that, in the pediatric population, higher intravenous glucose administration was associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization and lower rates of return visits.

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New Cobb County (GA) Paramedic School Doubles Training Capacity

JEMS

Cobb County will soon have more paramedics thanks to a new partnership between Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services and Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service.

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S2E6 – Simulate, Educate, Share – Jo Park-Ross

#badEM

Home About Us Podcast Blog Events #badEM Sessions21 “Heroin: Hazards, Healing, Hope” #badEM Sessions21 “First serving” #badEM19 #badEMfest18 #badEM16 Ubuntu Case Studies S2E6 – Simulate, Educate, Share – Jo Park-Ross Home About Us Podcast Blog Events #badEM Sessions21 “Heroin: Hazards, Healing, Hope” #badEM Sessions21 “First serving” #badEM19 #badEMfest18 #badEM16 Ubuntu Case Studies Blog Podcast S2E6 – Simulate, Educate, Share – Jo Park-Ross Dan 23rd June 2025 S2E6 ̵

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