May, 2024

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part 2

EMS 12-Lead

TCP in the ROSC Patient: False Electrical Capture at 75mA Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the second installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult and how you can improve your skills. We will be using redacted information from different cases where paramedics attempted TCP in the field.

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Ep 194 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage – Recognition, Workup and Diagnosis Deep Dive

Emergency Medicine Cases

Anton is joined by the world's leading EM researcher in subarachnoid hemorrhage diagnosis Dr. Jeff Perry and EM-Stroke team clinician Dr. Katie Lin for a deep dive into why we still miss this life-threatening diagnosis, the key clinical clues, proper use of decision tools, indications for CT, indications for CTA, indications for LP and CSF interpretation for the sometimes elusive diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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Hot off the press: Bridge to EM curriculum (2nd edition) released

ALiEM

It has been 3 years since the 8-week, self-guided Bridge to Emergency Medicine (EM) curriculum was launched to help graduating medical students prepare for EM residency. The curriculum has been viewed over 43,000 times and we have awarded over 5,000 ALiEMU course certificates. It is now a part of many residency programs’ intern boot camp. Launching the 2nd edition of Bridge to EM (2024) We are thrilled to announce that we launching the second edition of the curriculum.

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ACE Cost Data Collection Newsletter | May 2024

American Ambulance Association

Submit Your GACDS Data By May 31, 2024 Ground Ambulance Organizations with an NPI identified in the Year 3 and Year 4 CMS GADCS selection lists are expected to submit their data to CMS […] The post ACE Cost Data Collection Newsletter | May 2024 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Lightning rounds 40: Critical care medicine fellowships with Nicholas Ghionni

Critical Care Scenarios

We chat about pulmonary/critical care medicine fellowship with recent graduate Nicholas Ghionni (@pulmtoilet), a first-year attending at the MedStar Baltimore Hospital system. He completed PCCM fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center where he also served as chief fellow. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! We chat about pulmonary/critical care medicine fellowship with recent graduate Nicholas Ghionni ( @pulmtoilet ), a first-year attending at the MedStar Baltimore Hospital sys

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SGEM Xtra: Yeah, Might Be All that You Get – How Ted Lasso Made Us Better

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: May 13, 2024 Guest Skeptics: Dr. Rebecca Szabo is an obstetrician/gynecologist and medical educator specializing in simulation from Melbourne, Australia working at The Royal Women’s Hospital and The University of Melbourne. This is her first time as a guest skeptic on the SGEM, she has created FOAMed content through various media, including the MedEd Stuff N Nonsense Podcast.

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ECG of the Week – 6th May 2024

EMergucate

The following ECG is from a 46-year-old male with an hour of chest pain. He has a background of hypertension, morbid obesity and is a heavy smoker. Interpret the ECG.

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PEM POCUS Series: Soft Tissue Ultrasound

ALiEM

Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric soft tissue ultrasonography. Then test your skills on the ALiEMU course page to receive your PEM POCUS badge worth 2 hours of ALiEMU course credit. Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Soft Tissue Quiz Case Goals List the indications of performing a pediatric soft tissue point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).

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EMS.gov | EMS Day at the Museum and National Mall Event

American Ambulance Association

Join Us for “EMS Day at the Museum” and National Mall Event to Commemorate EMS Week It’s the 50th anniversary of EMS Week and to celebrate this momentous occasion, the Smithsonian National […] The post EMS.gov | EMS Day at the Museum and National Mall Event appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Episode 74: Obstructive shock, with Sarah Lorenzini (Nurses’ Podcrawl 2024)

Critical Care Scenarios

Our collaboration with Sarah Lorenzini of the Rapid Response RN podcast, discussing a case and general principles for diagnosing and managing obstructive shock. Check out the other episodes on shock in the Nurses’ Podcrawl 2024! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Our collaboration with Sarah Lorenzini of the Rapid Response RN podcast, discussing a case and general principles for diagnosing and managing obstructive shock.

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PulmCrit: Why the new study associating piptazo with increased mortality is wrong

EMCrit Project

Piperacillin-tazobactam is an antibiotic that a lot of people love to hate. Combine this with the conservatism that often (rightfully) surrounds drug safety, and it creates a lot of volatility. Before going further, we should review some recent history regarding piptazo. In the early 2010's, a series of retrospective correlational studies found that patients treated […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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ECG of the Week – 15th May 2024

EMergucate

The following ECG is from a 30-year-old female who presents with acute severe chest pain and collapse. She is 5 days post-partum.

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Achieve Your Educational Goals With an NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University

NVFC

Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours Volunteer first responders lead busy lives, which can make it difficult to pursue personal goals such as higher education. However, with online education becoming more readily available, emergency services personnel are finding it easier to achieve their learning goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Effect of Bougie Use on First-Attempt Success in Tracheal Intubations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

EMOttawa

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 3/5 von Hellmann R, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Feb;83(2):132-144. Question and Methods: Systematic review of 18 studies (12 RCT) of adult patients comparing bougie use vs standard of care in tracheal intubations to evaluate first-attempt success. Findings: Bougie was associated with increased first-attempt intubation success overall (RR 1.11 95%CI 1.06 […] The post Effect of Bougie Use on First-Attempt Success in Tracheal Intubations: A Systematic Review and M

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Life-Assist Unlocks Grant Opportunities for First Responders

American Ambulance Association

The Life-Assist Grant Assistance Program helps First Responders navigate the over 1400 grants available nationwide to pinpoint those tailored to meet their specific needs. Life-Assist offers unlimited and customized grants […] The post Life-Assist Unlocks Grant Opportunities for First Responders appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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TIRBO 60: They don’t care about you

Critical Care Scenarios

The difference between people and institutions. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! The difference between people and institutions. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!

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What Are the Best AI Detectors?

Life in the Fastlane

Sheralyn Guilleminot and Mike Cadogan What Are the Best AI Detectors? We investigated to see which tools are the best detectors of artificial intelligence in medical writing. One tool was the clear winner, while others clearly struggled with accuracy!

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insitu sim, a big problem

EMergucate

Simulation report 1/2/24 In situ sim ED JHC Hi everyone, Thank you so much for participating and helping … Continue reading →

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ESO’s Safety Week: Key Insights and Learnings

ESO

ESO kicked off the month of May with its inaugural Safety Week, held from May 6th to May 10th, 2024. The week-long celebration and educational initiative united our organization, emphasizing our collective dedication to improving community health and safety through the power of data. Throughout the week, EMS, hospital, and fire professionals were recognized for their vital roles in keeping our communities safe (and just in time for National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week , and National EMS

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Tasty Morsels of Critical Care 080 | Pulmonary Hypertension Overview

Emergency Medicine Ireland

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. This time we’re looking at pulmonary hypertension. Mainly cause I recently had to give a talk on it so it’s fresh in my rapidly diminishing brain cells and thought I should get it all written down before I forget it. We’re going to try it as a 2 parter. Part 1 will cover a broad overview of pulmonary hypertension and part 2 will focus on management strategies for a PH patient in the ICU.

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2024 Medicare Reference Manual E-Book Released

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post 2024 Medicare Reference Manual E-Book Released appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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The Fire Grants and Safety Act: A Lifeline for AFG and SAFER Grants

Firefighters and EMS Fund

If Congress fails to act, these fire grants may be gone forever, and firefighters nationwide will be affected. As the Senate greenlights the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870), a crucial piece of legislation aimed at bolstering firefighting capabilities and enhancing fire safety measures nationwide, it’s important to recognize the critical juncture reached by the […] The post The Fire Grants and Safety Act: A Lifeline for AFG and SAFER Grants appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fu

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Why Is Emergency Preparedness Important?

SSCOR

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of the job for every medical professional, especially first responders. You’ll be working with people at some of the most difficult times of their lives, often in the wake of immense tragedy or a sudden disaster. Emergency preparedness should guide your work.

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Episode 139 Supplements: “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA”

This Podcast Will Kill You

Does it seem like the supplement section of your grocery store gets bigger every time you go in? Or that all television commercials these days seem to be advertising dietary supplements that promise to improve your concentration, help you lose weight, make you happier, healthier, smarter, stronger, cooler, poop better or some mix of those? You’re not imagining things.

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JC – Chat GPT and AI vs Humans in medical assessment – is there a difference?

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Can ChatGPT write clinical cases and MCQs unrecognisable from those written by humans? The post JC – Chat GPT and AI vs Humans in medical assessment – is there a difference? appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Share the Load: Resources Available to Support Mental Wellbeing

NVFC

Being a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider is tough. Responders are routinely exposed to traumatic incidents and difficult calls, deal with the stress of juggling work-life-volunteer responsibilities, have interrupted sleep, and other factors that can impact mental wellbeing. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and now is a great time to focus on what you and your department can do to support mental wellbeing, build resilience, and learn what resources are available for those who need help.

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NHTSA | What Are the Potential Applications for AI in EMS?

American Ambulance Association

What Are the Potential Applications for AI in EMS and Transportation? DOT’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure Requests Information What are the potential applications, opportunities and challenges of artificial […] The post NHTSA | What Are the Potential Applications for AI in EMS? appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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The Ultrasound-Guided Genicular Nerve Block

ACEP Now

Chronic knee pain is common and debilitating. Patients often seek care in the emergency department (ED) setting when flares of pain affect their ability to ambulate, climb stairs, or even stand up from sitting. 1 In many cases, these patients have been dealing with pain for years and have already exhausted the standard analgesic cocktail of acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and/or topical agents.

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The 5 Types of Airway Management Equipment

SSCOR

Airway management is a critical component of every first responder’s job. The right equipment is key, from clearing the airway of secretions to managing complex aspiration cases and assessing causes of respiratory distress.

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Violence Against Canadian Paramedics Study – Announcement

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

PCC Members, We are very pleased to announce that the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) has received approval for a national research study on violence against paramedics via targeted investment funds through Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC) Centre for Security Science (CSS). This project is a partnership between PCC and Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON) and will be led by Dr.

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RCEM CPD conference 2024 review. St Emlyn’s

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Our rapid round up of the RCEM CPD conference in Newport 2024. Talks on trauma, paediatrics, policy, education and more @rcollem @stemlyns #FOAMEd The post RCEM CPD conference 2024 review. St Emlyn’s first appeared on St.Emlyn's. The post RCEM CPD conference 2024 review. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Comprehensive Assessment of Pediatric Prehospital Care Now Available

NVFC

While the majority of EMS and fire-rescue agencies provide emergency care to children, pediatric calls are rare. Since many agencies see fewer than eight pediatric patients per month, EMS clinicians often don’t feel comfortable or confident when caring for children. Pediatric readiness can reduce anxiety and increase confidence, and research suggests it may also improve outcomes.

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EEOC Updated Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post EEOC Updated Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Inside Disaster Day: Pulsara's Perspectives from Texas A&M's Student-Led MCI Drill

Pulsara

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. In order to prepare future healthcare professionals for that day, Texas A&M annually hosts the largest student-led disaster exercise in the world: Disaster Day.

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What Are the Most Common Causes of Upper Airway Obstruction?

SSCOR

Airway obstructions are common. The prevalence and type of airway obstruction varies with age. Children younger than four are more vulnerable to choking-related upper airway obstructions, while adults commonly experience airway obstruction caused by complications from smoking. First responders will inevitably encounter a wide variety of airway obstructions and must be prepared to promptly respond to each with appropriate medical care.

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Do you need to be a trained health care professional to diagnose subtle OMI on the ECG?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

An undergraduate (not yet in medical school) who works as an ED technician (records all EKGs, helps with procedures, takes vital signs) and who reads this blog regularly arrived at work and happened to glance down and see this previously recorded ECG on a table in the ED. It was recorded at 0530: What do you think? The young ED tech immediately suspected LAD OMI.

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NYGH Emergency Medicine Update 2024

First 10 EM

I gave 2 talks at the North York General Emergency Medicine Update this year. These are the resources for these talks. Usually, these resources are only for conference attendees, but this year I recorded versions of both talks, so you can watch them even if you didn’t make it to Canada’s premier emergency medicine conference […] The post NYGH Emergency Medicine Update 2024 appeared first on First10EM.

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