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EMS is full of extraordinary capabilities just like this when properly reimbursed and funded for those services.

Here's the most important sentence from the International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock, JAMA, January 21, 2024: “SIRS should no longer be used to diagnose sepsis in children, and because any life-threatening condition is severe, the term severe sepsis is redundant.” And a little child shall lead them... Sepsis is Sepsis-3.

Saving lives can start before reaching the hospital doors. Did you know that up to 56% of individuals suffering from hemorrhaging tragically die before ever reaching the hospital? Time is crucial in trauma cases, and providing blood transfusions on the way to the hospital can be the difference between life and death. Here's why pre-hospital blood initiatives are so important: 1️. Every minute counts: Studies show up to a 5% increase in mortality for every minute of delay in accessing blood after trauma. 2. Improved survival rates: Blood transfusions initiated before hospital arrival significantly improve outcomes for trauma patients. 3. Essential for emergencies: Hemorrhage is the leading preventable cause of death post-injury, emphasizing the importance of immediate access to blood products. That’s why we are calling on Congress to establish a demonstration program to examine the use of pre-hospital blood for traumatic injury patients. Learn more about the importance of pre-hospital blood transfusions and join us in advocating for expanded access to pre-hospital blood to save more lives at BloodAdvocacyWeek.org. #BloodAdvocacy #BloodAdvocacyWeek

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WARNING: This Webinar Will Ruffle Some Feathers. The concept is simple. Sepsis care starts in EMS, not in the hospital. Imagine a 70 year old at a nursing home with an infected decubitus ulcer who is febrile and hypotensive, yet only 10 minutes from the hospital. Now imagine she receives 30 mL/kg of crystalloid before entering the double doors of the ED. This simple intervention has the potential to reduce her mortality. "But we've never done it this way before." Today Capt. Alex lamb will present our data from the City of Palm Beach Gardens (PBGFR) and Matthew Perry MS, NRP, CEM will discuss his data from Wellstar Health System. These data will finally begin to dispel the myths regarding the role of fluids in sepsis care. Join us today live at 12 PM EST. Free Zoom (with CEUs): https://lnkd.in/gwGxTAGD Mark Piehl, MD, MPH | Hilary Gates | Prodigy EMS | Handtevy - Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc. | James Ippolito, MPA, EFO, CFO | Keith Bryer, CFO

Great conversation regarding the best approaches for prehospital sepsis care. #EMS #MinutesMatter #EmergencyMedicine.

The next Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar, "Chronic Home Ventilation: Helping Families Make Decisions," takes place tomorrow, May 21 at 12:00 Pacific Time. Here are the details: DESCRIPTION: The number of children needing chronic respiratory support is increasing as once-fatal conditions become treatable. Many families struggle with the decision about whether chronic home ventilation is right for their child or family. In this webinar, we will review data from families who have faced this decision and consider how their experiences should impact our counseling and support for other families. OBJECTIVES: 1. Define pediatric chronic critical illness (PCCI) 2. Highlight common PCCI challenges, including decisions about chronic medical technology 3. Review strategies to help families and medical teams discuss the option of chronic home ventilation PRESENTER: Renee D. Boss, MD, MHS Register now: https://bit.ly/3M7vXV2 #PPCWebinars #pediatricpalliativecare

The next Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar, "Chronic Home Ventilation: Helping Families Make Decisions," takes place May 21 at 12:00 Pacific Time. Here are the details: DESCRIPTION: The number of children needing chronic respiratory support is increasing as once-fatal conditions become treatable. Many families struggle with the decision about whether chronic home ventilation is right for their child or family. In this webinar, we will review data from families who have faced this decision and consider how their experiences should impact our counseling and support for other families. OBJECTIVES: 1. Define pediatric chronic critical illness (PCCI) 2. Highlight common PCCI challenges, including decisions about chronic medical technology 3. Review strategies to help families and medical teams discuss the option of chronic home ventilation PRESENTER: Renee D. Boss, MD, MHS Register now: https://bit.ly/3M7vXV2 #PPCWebinars #pediatricpalliativecare

The next Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar, "Chronic Home Ventilation: Helping Families Make Decisions," takes place May 21 at 12:00 Pacific Time. Here are the details: DESCRIPTION: The number of children needing chronic respiratory support is increasing as once-fatal conditions become treatable. Many families struggle with the decision about whether chronic home ventilation is right for their child or family. In this webinar, we will review data from families who have faced this decision and consider how their experiences should impact our counseling and support for other families. OBJECTIVES: 1. Define pediatric chronic critical illness (PCCI) 2. Highlight common PCCI challenges, including decisions about chronic medical technology 3. Review strategies to help families and medical teams discuss the option of chronic home ventilation PRESENTER: Renee D. Boss, MD, MHS Register now: https://bit.ly/3M7vXV2 #PPCWebinars #pediatricpalliativecare

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