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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

Major resuscitation organizations worldwide meet in this forum to share knowledge and best practices. Initial Rollout America’s Military Health System (MHS) was the first major organization to adopt Red Cross ALS and PALS training. This makes the material more relevant to health professionals.

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Episode 28 - Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: An Evidence-Based Approach

EB Medicine

Nachi: Let’s talk first about special populations - the only one we will discuss this month is military veterans. This model involves educating clinicians on best practices, identifying screening and assessment tools for engagement, treatment, and disposition. More on that in a few minutes though.