American Ambulance Association
MAY 6, 2025
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MAY 3, 2025
Reference: Umana E, et al. Performance of clinical decision aids for the care of young febrile infants: A multicenter prospective cohort study.eClinicalMedicine Lancet December 2024 Date: March 6, 2025 Dr. Demetris Athanasiou Guest Skeptic: Dr. Demetris Athanasiou is a paediatric registrar based in London and enrolled in the PEM MSc program through Queen Mary University in London.
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JEMS
MAY 5, 2025
Here's how EMS policies fall short in protecting rights of patients with service animals.
SSCOR
MAY 8, 2025
Pregnant patients exhibit various unique characteristics that first responders must account for during treatment. A significant challenge responders encounter when treating pregnant women is navigating difficult airway anatomy and possible risks during airway management. The rate of failed intubation in pregnant patients is four to eight times higher than in nonpregnant patients, and this is largely due to anatomical changes , hormone production, and aspiration risks that occur during pregnancy.
EM Board Bombs
MAY 9, 2025
-Case- A 31-year-old woman rushes into the ED with her lips swelling and a rapidly spreading rash. She was stung by a bee while jogging, and within minutes developed hives, throat tightness, and shortness of breath. On arrival, her vitals are notable for HR of 118 bpm, a BP 82/50 mmHg, and she’s wheezing audibly. She’s anxious, flushed, and says, “I feel like I can’t breathe.
FirstNet Authority
MAY 9, 2025
FirstNet deployables provide on-demand coverage for public safety Blog joseph.rey@fir Fri, 05/09/2025 - 10:44 By 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. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn for the latest FirstNet Authority updates.
JEMS
MAY 9, 2025
Heres how the latest research on amiodarone and lidocaine could influence EMS protocols.
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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
MAY 9, 2025
What will we be discussing? This session will outline a master’s thesis using an explanatory sequential mixed methods design to explore paramedic well-being with a strengths-based lens. At the Ottawa Paramedic Service, this study followed the thread of flourishing through a quantitative survey to semi-structured interviews utilizing narrative inquiry with an appreciative focus.
ESO
MAY 6, 2025
Every April, first responders and data enthusiasts alike gather in Austin, Texas, for the annual leading EMS, fire, and hospital industry conference. For four days, top thought leaders from these industries meet to hear the latest trends, innovations, and research reshaping the industry, learn how to better support their teams to get ahead of the tide, and network with other data-driven leaders.
JEMS
MAY 6, 2025
Learn how push-dose vasopressors work, with a closer look at norepinephrine.
FOAMfrat
MAY 3, 2025
Throughout the years, FOAMfrat has put on quite a few ultrasound workshops. One of the most interesting aspects of watching someone pick up the ultrasound probe for the first time is how they grip it. I believe that how the brain wants to hold something new is influenced by how you have gripped something similar. Most parents can relate to watching their children learn how to use utensils.
First Responders Wellness Center
MAY 6, 2025
On May 1st, 2025, Dr. Carrie Steinerrepresented the First Responders Wellness Centerat the Bank the Blue 5th anniversary gala where she was recognized during the program for her exceptional contributions to the well-being of those who serve on the front lines. The event brought together community members to celebrate and support the crucial work of police and first responders.
NHCPS Save a Life
MAY 3, 2025
Every year, more than 436,000 Americans lose their lives to cardiac arrest. Globally, cardiac arrest claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV, firearms, and house fires combined. In the United States alone, over 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals each year, with nearly three-quarters occurring at […] The post How Much Does CPR Training Cost?
JEMS
MAY 9, 2025
The eighth annual index adds metrics on obstetric emergencies, invasive airway confirmation and more.
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
MAY 9, 2025
What will we be discussing? The concept of the burden of command, which has a historical legacy that pre-dates the Great Wars, is becoming a growing concern affecting our paramedic leaders. Join us as we seek to explore the burden of command that exists within the paramedic community. The session will feature research highlights as they pertain to the psychological health and well-being of paramedic leaders in Canada, and a showcasing of the results from a recent pilot study with paramedic leade
Emergency Medicine Education
MAY 6, 2025
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can sometimes be challenging to treat effectively. While standard oral antibiotics, such as metronidazole, are generally effective, some cases require switching to clindamycin for better outcomes. A recent open-label randomized controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March 2025 evaluated the treatment of male partners with oral metronidazole and topical clindamycin cream.
Life in the Fastlane
MAY 5, 2025
James Miers and Chris Partyka Procedure: Serratus Anterior Block Emergency Procedure: Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block; a technique most often used for rib fracture pain
JEMS
MAY 9, 2025
A tragic helicopter crash led to the formation of a new foundation that honors, supports and promotes the regions first responders.
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
MAY 9, 2025
Gordon Peckham, MSM, CD, MHS, RN, CHE Gordon joined the Canadian Forces in 1995 under a National Defense scholarship and completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at Dalhousie University in 1999. Upon graduation he was posted to the hospital at Canadian Forces Bases Halifax. In Halifax, Gordon worked in various roles including Medical-Surgical Inpatients, Operations and Training, Immunization, and trained with the Disaster Assistance Response Team.
NHCPS Save a Life
MAY 3, 2025
Every year, more than 300,000 people in the U.S. suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, and nearly 90% of those cases are fatal. With each passing minute, survival chances drop – unless someone trained to help can intervene. Thats why Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training is so essential for healthcare professionals If […] The post How Long is ACLS Class?
ACEP Now
MAY 8, 2025
“Hey, boss? Can I have four or five weeks off?” Kishan Patel, MD, couldn’t believe it. A third-year resident in the University of California San Francisco Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Patel had somehow survived several rounds of interviews and landed a spot on one of the most popular reality TV shows this century-“Survivor.” Granted permission to take some time off, Dr.
JEMS
MAY 9, 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced fresh upheaval Thursday just weeks before the start of hurricane season.
Life in the Fastlane
MAY 5, 2025
James Miers and Chris Partyka Procedure: Serratus Anterior Block Emergency Procedure, instruction and discussion: Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block; a technique most often used for rib fracture pain
ESO
MAY 9, 2025
ESO’s annual WAVE conference brings together hospitals, fire departments, and EMS agencies for four days of sharing and practical learning. The event emphasizes using data and technology to improve patient outcomes and advance the health of communities. WAVE 2025 in Austin, Texas, was no exception. It highlighted some of the most urgent issues and forward-looking solutions for changemakers in hospital and trauma care, and five major themesemerged. 1.
ACEP Now
MAY 8, 2025
What does your program offer that residents cant get anywhere else? OSU is an ACGME accredited osteopathic program proudly offering first-class facilities and dynamic academic experiences, including international, rural, and urban underserved community rotations. Residents are offered a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration, Global Health, or Public Health via integrative coursework during training.
JEMS
MAY 3, 2025
A gunman who allegedly opened fire at the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood, injuring two employees, on Friday has been arrested, authorities said.
American Ambulance Association
MAY 8, 2025
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post The American Ambulance Association Partners with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
NVFC
MAY 8, 2025
The 2025 State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program application period will be open for three days only, from June 4-6. This year, $1.5 million will be awarded to 150 volunteer fire departments ($10,000 each) for critical equipment. Resources are available here to help you prepare, including application guidance, eligible items, FAQs, and official rules.
ACEP Now
MAY 8, 2025
Why should emergency physicians in training care about the business of medicine? What does ACEP do? Who advocates for the specialty, and what does that look like? What career resources are available? In the middle of a busy shift schedule. Residents across the country are taking time out to get these questions answered through ACEP’s Residency Visit Speaker Program.
JEMS
MAY 7, 2025
The Arctic Range system was developed in direct response to the challenges EMS teams face when operating in high-temperature environments.
American Ambulance Association
MAY 7, 2025
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post The American Ambulance Association Joins the Modern Medicaid Alliance appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 6, 2025
This was written by one of our fantastic Emergency Medicine 3rd year residents, Emily Ferrari: A young man presented with AMS and seizure like activity. EMS called by PD from a scene, where the patient had been seen ingesting powder and pills, then began acting more erratically. He was seizing on arrival to the ED, but this ceased after 5mg Versed given by medics.
ACEP Now
MAY 9, 2025
Endotracheal intubation (ETI) has long been defined as the “gold standard” for airway management to secure the airway. It is historically the “definitive airway” and, in the setting of cardiac arrest, a successfully placed and confirmed endotracheal tube connected to a well-managed ventilator removes the bulk of airway and breathing concerns from the Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) algorithms.
JEMS
MAY 3, 2025
Connecticut State Policesaid aColchesterman was killed early Friday after he was struck by a car alongDeep River Road.
American Ambulance Association
MAY 5, 2025
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Addressing the Ford Engine Issue: Insights & Solutions appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
Firefighters and EMS Fund
MAY 5, 2025
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has been the cornerstone of firefighter health research for decades, driving evidence-based improvements in safety protocols, cancer prevention, and overall firefighter well-being. However, recent developments have sent shockwaves through the fire service community as hundreds of NIOSH employees have been laid off, threatening to halt critical […] The post What the NIOSH Layoffs Mean for Firefighter Health Research and Safet
ACEP Now
MAY 9, 2025
(See original question here.) ANSWER: Jequirity Bean The jequirity bean ( Abrus precatorius ) is a very ordinary looking climbing plant found in warm climates across the world that has very attractively colored seeds that are very toxic. Seeds are often used in jewelry, strung on a line for necklaces or bracelets, or used in rattles because of their hard shell.
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