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Systemic Steroids: An ED Focused Overview

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Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; July 26, 2022. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; October 17, 2022. Steroids: pharmacology, complications, and practice delivery issues. 2014;14(2):203-207. 3) Hodgens A, Sharman T. Corticosteroids. In: StatPearls. 4) Zennaro MC, Fernandes-Rosa F. J Endocrinol. Pediatr Nephrol.

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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

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In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel. At a recent meeting at Red Cross headquarters, a DHA leader reported that their decision to switch saved the MHS more than $23 million in 2022 and $25 million in 2023.

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Prehospital Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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2022 Aug;48(4):3357-3372. Epub 2022 Mar 25. 2022 May 5. Outcomes with advanced versus basic life support in blunt trauma. Is advanced life support better than basic life support in prehospital care? Article : Vianen NJ et al. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. Resuscitation.

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REBEL Cast Ep113: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

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2022 Nov 6 PMID: 36342151 Clinical Question: How does double defibrillation and vector change defibrillation compare to standard therapy in OHCA patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation? 2022 Nov 6 PMID: 36342151 Cheskes S, et al. Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation. N Engl J Med. N Engl J Med.

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