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Expedited transfer to a cardiac arrest centre for non-ST-elevation out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (ARREST)

The Bottom Line

In patients with non-ST elevation out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, does expedited delivery of patients to a cardiac arrest centre, compared with delivery to the geographically closest hospital, improve all-cause mortality at 30 days?

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Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccines

Science Based Medicine

Self-Amplifying RNA vaccines are coming. Here's a primer to get you ready. The post Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccines first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emergency Driving Training: Crucial Training for Off-Road Rescue

Emergency Live

Off-road driving training for Civil Defence: how to prepare for emergencies Off-road driving is an intricate art, requiring specialised skills and targeted training. This becomes even more important when it comes to special rescue corps such as the Civil Defence. These brave volunteers and law enforcement officers are called upon to perform delicate and crucial […] The post Emergency Driving Training: Crucial Training for Off-Road Rescue appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Late Summer Update

Stop and Think

Before writing a word more, I want to express my thanks for your support. Thank you all x 1000. I recently attended the European Society of Cardiology congress in Amsterdam. I went mostly as a physician journalist/editorial writer. In addition to my duties as a full-time electrophysiologist, I host a weekly podcast called This Week in Cardiology and write regular columns for the online healthcare-news site TheHeart.org | Medscape Cardiology.

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Salt water exposure: A new threat for owners of electric vehicles

Emergency Live

Tesla issues safety guidance for owners of vehicles exposed to saltwater In the wake of Hurricane Idalia, Florida electric vehicle owners are facing an unexpected and potentially dangerous threat: saltwater exposure. The recent incident involving a Tesla car catching fire in Dunedin has raised alarm bells among hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) owners in the […] The post Salt water exposure: A new threat for owners of electric vehicles appeared first on Emergency Live.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 85: Tricky Cases Part 1

EMDocs

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , and Rachel Bridwell, MD ( @rebridwell ), we cover two challenging cases. Episode 85: Tricky Cases Part 1 Case 1: 42-year-old male, GCS 3, HR 190, BP is 90/48 mm Hg, T 105F. Found in garage, hot, question of illicit drug use. IV fluids started, concern for SVT. Cardioverted, followed by sinus tachycardia, remains GCS 3.

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Age and Vulnerability.

Maria Yang, MD

She was unprepared: One woolen blanket was wrapped around her shoulders. The other one was spread out so she did not have to sit directly on the ivy and weeds crawling across the hillside. A nylon sheet was rumpled by her side. Behind her was a pushcart that held a thin roll of garbage bags and a small empty cardboard box. There was no tent or sleeping bag.

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Share your story at NRC Health’s 2024 Pediatric Collaborative

NRC Health

NRC Health is seeking dynamic speakers to share strategies and insights around humanizing pediatric care. The post Share your story at NRC Health’s 2024 Pediatric Collaborative appeared first on NRC Health.

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Value-Based Health Care Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Value-Based Healthcare Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the true meaning of value in healthcare. What you will learn: Introduction to value-based healthcare Why improving value matters A framework for implementing value-based healthcare Value-based programs Value-based payments Importance of Value-Based Care Value-based healthcare measures improvement in a patient’s overall health against the cost of that care.

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Choosing Wisely – Investigations for Paediatric Patients presenting with Psychiatric Symptoms

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The Choosing Wisely ® campaign aims to promote collaborative conversations between clinicians and families to safely avoid unnecessary and potentially harmful tests. A list of five key recommendations for Paediatric Emergency Medicine was created by the American Academy of Paediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine (AAP SOEM) following a structured review process and expert consensus opinion.