Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2020

While true that emergency management has been successfully accomplished in this case (ie, The patient’s rapid AFib has been cardioverted — and you’ve essentially ruled out acute ischemic heart disease ) — there is an important ECG finding relevant to this case that has not been mentioned.

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JEMS

JULY 10, 2025

Butner’s tragic death, despite the heroic efforts of searchers and the work of top-notch professionals at Emergency Management who coordinated the incoming resources,” Sheriff Charles Blackwood said in a written statement. “I The devastating power of stormwater caused Ms.

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JEMS

JULY 7, 2025

President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration Sunday for Kerr County, activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency to Texas. Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said authorities are committed to a full review of the emergency response, including how the public was alerted to the storm threat.

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JEMS

JUNE 20, 2025

This training was administered by TEEX, a Texas-based organization that provides emergency responders to disasters across the nation and develops training and practical workforce solutions for all types of scenarios. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Training was funded by the U.S.

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NVFC

JULY 8, 2025

Degree programs include fire science, EMS, emergency management, and many more. For the 17th year, Columbia Southern University is awarding two NVFC members with a scholarship that will cover up to 60 credit hours towards any one of their online degree programs. Applications are due August 17. Learn more and apply.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

APRIL 7, 2025

Empowering families with education on emergency management is essential in hypopituitarism. Consensus guideline for the diagnosis and management of pituitary adenomas in childhood and adolescence: Part 1, general recommendations. What support is available for children and their parents/caregivers? Nat Rev Endocrinol.

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NVFC

JUNE 10, 2025

The training is relevant for a wide range of disciplines, including communications, emergency management, EMS, fire/rescue, law enforcement, towing and recovery, and transportation/public works. Find details on the three sessions here and apply here.

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NVFC

JUNE 24, 2025

The Training Summit and travel stipends are made possible thanks to a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant and a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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JEMS

JUNE 11, 2025

President Donald Trump said his team will move forward with winding down much of the Federal Emergency Management Agency — but not until after a hurricane season.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The post Ep 130 Community Acquired Pneumonia: Emergency Management appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The post Ep 115 Emergency Management of the Agitated Patient appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. There is pathology lurking beneath - psychiatric, medical, traumatic and toxicological diagnoses driving these patients and we just won’t know which until we can safely calm them down.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Aaron Orkin discuss the latest in naloxone in opioid overdose cardiac arrest and altered LOA, a 5-step approach to ED opioid withdrawal management and how we can improve mortality and morbidity in patients with opioid use disorder in the era of the opioid epidemic.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The post Ep 104 Emergency Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage – The Golden Hour appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. In this Golden Hour you have a chance to prevent hematoma expansion, stabilize intracerebral perfusion and give your patient the best chance of survival with neurologic recovery.

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FirstNet Authority

JANUARY 18, 2024

3 highlights from the updated FirstNet Authority Emergency Management Guide Blog michelle.fordi… Thu, 01/18/2024 - 16:42 By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority To learn more about how FirstNet is helping public safety and the emergency management community to leverage innovative public safety communications, (..)

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 28, 2023

You contact ICU, anaesthetics, ENT, and oncology with a plan to attempt more definitive imaging in the prone position (which Ginny tells you is much comfier) What’s the evidence for our emergent management? Arguably, more robust research is neither feasible nor ethical to conduct in such a rare and time-critical emergency.

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FirstNet Authority

JULY 16, 2024

Preparedness and partnership: How Virginia’s emergency management community came together to support a remote island Blog joseph.rey@fir… Tue, 07/16/2024 - 09:35 By Lori Stone, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority (..)

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 14, 2020

In this EM Quick Hits podcast we have Paul Dorion on immediate cardioversion vs rate control/delayed cardioversion for atrial fibrillation, Justin Morgenstern & Justin Hensley on emergency management of snake bites, Brit Long on reliability of clinical features in the diagnosis of ovarian torsion, Michelle Klaiman on emergency management of crystal (..)

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JUNE 4, 2019

In this EM Quick Hits Podcast: Ludwig's Angina Emergency Management - Approach, Airway, Imaging, Transient Monocular Vision Loss (TMVL), D-dimer in the Work-up of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy, Management of Pediatric Nasal Foreign Bodies: Tips and Tricks, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Drug Interactions and Airway Options in Cardiac Arrest - LMA (..)

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JUNE 27, 2017

Two classic EM Cases main episode podcasts, IV Iron for Anemia in EM with Jeannie Callum and Walter Himmel, and Emergency Management of Hyponatremia with Melanie Baimel and Ed Etchells are covered in the latest Rapid Reviews Videos by Taryn Lloyd and Nick Clarridge.

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Pulsara

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Since then, medical and emergency management professionals in Colorado turned their attention to solving persistent issues in emergency management: tracking patient movement and reunification during mass casualty incidents.

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EMergucate

OCTOBER 18, 2017

He is unwell, has compensated shock requiring emergent management A 30 year old NIDDM is brought to your ED after being found with altered mental state following an argument with his partner.

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Pulsara

MAY 17, 2024

While no one wants to think about the probability of an impending disaster, emergency managers and healthcare professionals know that mass casualty incidents are an eventuality. It’s not if they’ll happen, but when.

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NVFC

AUGUST 27, 2024

With the NVFC’s support, Congress has taken a number of actions to weigh-in on the proposed standard, including the following: The House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology held a hearing on OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard on June 4.

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NVFC

JANUARY 16, 2024

Many of these resources, including the directory of behavioral health professionals, are made possible thanks to a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The post NVFC Launches Online Tool to Connect Responders with Mental Health Professionals appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council.

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Pulsara

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Using Pulsara daily has allowed those at CSFD to build muscle memory, making emergency management that much easier. Pulsara , a communication app that’s available on iOS, Android and web browsers, allows members of the department to share patient information with every member of the care team through an intuitive platform.

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Pulsara

APRIL 10, 2024

Ideally, patient communication involves one continuous line of accurate, real-time information on each patient, flowing between EMS, hospital teams, public safety, public health, and emergency management personnel. A dedicated patient “channel” streamlines and improves care for routine cases and MCIs.

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FirstNet Authority

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Preplanning in the path of totality: FirstNet Authority supports public safety during eclipse Blog michelle.fordi… Tue, 10/08/2024 - 09:03 By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, FirstNet Authority To learn more about how FirstNet is helping public safety and the emergency management community to leverage innovative public safety communications, (..)

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NVFC

JUNE 18, 2024

On June 4, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) testified before the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology regarding the impact that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard will have on volunteer fire departments.

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FirstNet Authority

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

National Preparedness Month 2024 joseph.rey@fir… Thu, 09/19/2024 - 09:00 September is National Preparedness Month, an opportunity for communities to strengthen emergency response plans and recognize emergency managers. Learn more: FirstNet.gov/EM

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FirstNet Authority

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It also provides an opportunity to celebrate the work of emergency managers (EMs) and the role they play in disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation.

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NVFC

MAY 16, 2024

Scholarship recipients will be able to select from CSU’s wide range of degree programs, including fire science, fire administration, emergency medical services, emergency management, occupational safety and health, organizational leadership, and many more. Not be a previous CSU scholarship recipient.

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NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

The Training Summit and travel stipends are made possible thanks to a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant and a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The NVFC appreciates the support of this year’s sponsors and exhibitors.

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NVFC

JUNE 18, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships have resources and information to help first responders with mitigation and recovery for all populations.

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FirstNet Authority

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Emergency Manager, First Responder, Technology Consultant

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FirstNet Authority

JULY 2, 2024

FirstNet Authority offers workshop to determine your operational capabilities Blog joseph.rey@fir… Tue, 07/02/2024 - 10:00 By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority To learn more about how FirstNet is helping public safety and the emergency management community to leverage innovative public safety communications, (..)

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Pulsara

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is typically among the first nonlocal entities to get boots on the affected ground, with a mission of evaluating damages and needs, and then activating additional federal resources as appropriate. . __ Assistance is available from the U.S.

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FirstNet Authority

OCTOBER 2, 2024

FirstNet Enhances Federal Response joseph.rey@fir… Wed, 10/02/2024 - 08:25 The FirstNet Authority Government Engagement team collaborates with federal agencies with a public safety, emergency management, or homeland security mission – such as the Department of Defense (DOD) – to advance and support broadband technology planning and operations.

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