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Unlocking Syncope: A Harbinger of Hidden Perils, Differentiating Benign from Life-Threatening Causes

Syncope, is a symptom that many emergency medical personnel encounter. It's sometimes tricky to differentiate from seizures, and it's essential to understand that syncope is

Wide Complex Tachycardia: Get Comfortable With Uncertainty

Learn a systematic approach to management of wide complex tachycardia that doesn't rely on exact rhythm identification or scoring systems with guest Dr. Kevin Butler.

The Critically Burned Patient

Burn injuries are among the most intimidating emergencies faced by prehospital care providers. The intricacies of managing such cases were vividly discussed in our recent

End-Tidal CO2 Monitoring in Hemorrhagic Shock: A Vital Tool for Assessment and Management

Hemorrhagic shock, characterized by a significant loss of blood volume, characterized by end organ dysfunction as the result of inadequate tissue profusion. It is a

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The Untold Impact of EMS on Organ Donation: Transforming Tragedy into Hope

In this episode, we discuss the profound impact that one patient's organ donation can have on society. Even when not every patient gets to go

Values-Driven Leadership Within A Just Culture- Chris Pfingsten from EMS 20/20

Creating lasting behavioral changes in the workplace by moving beyond consequence-based policies. Chris discusses the importance of aligning personal and company values, highlighting 'just culture'

Are They Choking? Esophageal Foreign Body

We delve into the management of esophageal foreign body obstructions, a common yet often misunderstood medical emergency. We discuss the symptoms and causes of esophageal

10 Lessons from the Field: Elevating EMS Practice

Delve into a real-life rescue mission conducted by the U.S. Air Force Pararescue Jumpers (PJs) in the North Atlantic Ocean and learn ten crucial lessons

The Critical Four Minutes: AMAX4 framework for Anaphylaxis

Explore anaphylaxis care from the basics to the critical approach to managing severe anaphylaxis with Bruce Hoffman, FlightBridge ED senior educator. Find out what it

Poisons of the Sea: Insights with Toxicologist Dr. Nik Matsler

Think you only need to worry about toxicities that exist in the sea if you live by an ocean? Think again. No matter where you

The Critical Care of the Sick Runner: A Comprehensive Guide

Dr. Whitney Barrett, the Medical Director of the Highlonsome 100 mile ultra endurance race, discusses the critical considerations for EMS providers when encountering sick runners

How to Master the Resuscitation- EMCRIT’s Scott Weingart

EMCRIT's Scott Weingart discusses the concept of being a true resuscitationist. The mindset necessary for providing aggressive, excellent care outside hospital boundaries and the emphasis

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