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Find Your Ikigai, a Sense of Meaning in Work

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9 Furthermore, meaningful work is a cornerstone in the longevity of career academic physicians. Dedication to your community may expand into areas of passion and/or vocation as you create CPR education workshops for your communitys daycares and schools. A sense of purpose is an integral part of well-being. AEM Educ Train.

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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

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Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course. In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel.

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SGEM#189: Bring Me To Life in OHCA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Academic Emergency Medicine. He is also the CME editor for Academic Emergency Medicine and the associate editor for emergency medicine simulation at the […] The post SGEM#189: Bring Me To Life in OHCA first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Academic Emergency Medicine. September 2017. September 2017.

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The ECLS-SHOCK Trial: ECPR in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock

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Did they get bystander CPR? Control: 53.4% D ECLS: 18.2% Control 8.7% Control 38.0% Majority of patients had PCI performed (96.6%) Impella CP was most common mechanical circulatory support in patients without ECLS (85.7%) Death From Any Cause at 30d ECLS: 47.8% Control: 49.0% RR 0.98; 95% CI 0.80 to 1.19; p = 0.81 Control: 9.6% Control 3.8%

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Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice

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This primer on Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice was written by academic pediatric emergency medicine specialist and simulation guru Dr. Quang Ngo. The Problem Sam is on faculty at an academic pediatric residency program with an interest in simulation enhanced education.

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SGEM#238: The Epi Don’t Work for OHCA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

You are the first provider on scene with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and start high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). We reviewed the Cournoyer et al cohort study as part of the #SGEMHOP series with Academic Emergency Medicine ( AEM ). Case: A 51-year-old man experiences a cardiac arrest on the street.

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SGEM#344: We Will…We Will Cath You – But should We After An OHCA Without ST Elevations?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He heads curriculum and conference for the academic year and is passionate about resident […] The post SGEM#344: We Will…We Will Cath You – But should We After An OHCA Without ST Elevations? The paramedics achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ALCS), and Intubation.

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