Curtis Farrell
@see-far.bsky.social
An educator, leader, mentor and student of paramedicine.
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Info on the US CMS health measure looking at Age Friendly Healthcare.
#gerisky #medsky #emsky
em.umaryland.edu/educational_... UMEM Educational Pearls - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
#gerisky #medsky #emsky
em.umaryland.edu/educational_... UMEM Educational Pearls - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
July 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Info on the US CMS health measure looking at Age Friendly Healthcare.
#gerisky #medsky #emsky
em.umaryland.edu/educational_... UMEM Educational Pearls - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
#gerisky #medsky #emsky
em.umaryland.edu/educational_... UMEM Educational Pearls - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
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When disaster strikes, every minute counts. Meet the 🇨🇦 Toronto paramedic who threw out the aid playbook and built a volunteer army that delivers clean water and medical care to disaster zones in under 48 hours. Rahul Singh's GlobalMedic doesn't wait for permission; they save lives.
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How Rahul Singh's GlobalMedic Is Revolutionizing Disaster Relief | Toronto Paramedic Saving Lives Worldwide
From Nepal backpacker to TIME's 100: how this Canadian first responder delivers aid within hours of disaster, anywhere in the world
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April 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
When disaster strikes, every minute counts. Meet the 🇨🇦 Toronto paramedic who threw out the aid playbook and built a volunteer army that delivers clean water and medical care to disaster zones in under 48 hours. Rahul Singh's GlobalMedic doesn't wait for permission; they save lives.
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2025 ILCOR CoSTR
1/14 🧵 Just released! The 2025 @ILCOR_org Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) brings major updates to #resuscitation guidelines. Let's break down the key changes across all task forces! #CPR #ECC #FOAMed #Emedsky #medsky #emimcc #emergencymedicine
1/14 🧵 Just released! The 2025 @ILCOR_org Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) brings major updates to #resuscitation guidelines. Let's break down the key changes across all task forces! #CPR #ECC #FOAMed #Emedsky #medsky #emimcc #emergencymedicine
March 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
2025 ILCOR CoSTR
1/14 🧵 Just released! The 2025 @ILCOR_org Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) brings major updates to #resuscitation guidelines. Let's break down the key changes across all task forces! #CPR #ECC #FOAMed #Emedsky #medsky #emimcc #emergencymedicine
1/14 🧵 Just released! The 2025 @ILCOR_org Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) brings major updates to #resuscitation guidelines. Let's break down the key changes across all task forces! #CPR #ECC #FOAMed #Emedsky #medsky #emimcc #emergencymedicine
Just registered for the UMEM Emergency Cardiology Symposium. Always a great event. Virtual and free!
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March 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Just registered for the UMEM Emergency Cardiology Symposium. Always a great event. Virtual and free!
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I made this video about what is really going on with these “fentanyl exposure” stories because I got tired of explaining the same thing over and over: www.youtube.com/watch?v=215h...
The Myth(s) of Fentanyl Exposure
YouTube video by Ryan Marino, MD
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February 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I made this video about what is really going on with these “fentanyl exposure” stories because I got tired of explaining the same thing over and over: www.youtube.com/watch?v=215h...
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Poor surveys are sprinkled throughout #paramedicine. A timely editorial.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Doing better with survey-based research in paramedicine - Paul Simpson, 2025
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March 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Poor surveys are sprinkled throughout #paramedicine. A timely editorial.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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It’s Trigger Tuesday!!
(I know a few of you who’s eye gonna twitch)
(I know a few of you who’s eye gonna twitch)
March 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
It’s Trigger Tuesday!!
(I know a few of you who’s eye gonna twitch)
(I know a few of you who’s eye gonna twitch)
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Multimodal pain control is underutilized in older patients with hip/rib fractures. This has a neg impact on morbidity and mortality. Regional blocks and non-opiate analgesics are helpful. A multi specialty team is the best.
#gerisky #trauma #medsky #emedsky #emsky
em.umaryland.edu/educational_...
#gerisky #trauma #medsky #emedsky #emsky
em.umaryland.edu/educational_...
March 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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#Frailty, which is a lack of physiologic reserve, is more important than age in predicting morbidity and mortality in #geriatric #trauma. There are easy to use, validated tools to measure frailty.
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#medsky #emsky #emedsky #ccsky #trauma
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#medsky #emsky #emedsky #ccsky #trauma
March 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#Frailty, which is a lack of physiologic reserve, is more important than age in predicting morbidity and mortality in #geriatric #trauma. There are easy to use, validated tools to measure frailty.
em.umaryland.edu/educational_...
#medsky #emsky #emedsky #ccsky #trauma
em.umaryland.edu/educational_...
#medsky #emsky #emedsky #ccsky #trauma
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Paramedics in peril: New study to give Canada-wide picture of violence on the job. Piecemeal data means 'we don't know how big the problem is,' researcher says. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca #paramedicine
Why paramedics are asking for data to help fight violence | CBC News
Paramedics in Canada are consistently experiencing instances of physical abuse, verbal abuse and sexual assault while on the job. Researchers are now trying to figure out the scope of the problem, and...
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December 23, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Paramedics in peril: New study to give Canada-wide picture of violence on the job. Piecemeal data means 'we don't know how big the problem is,' researcher says. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca #paramedicine
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Critical Care Paramedicine "creates an immersive experience" by placing you in the centre of the action. Whether you're studying, a working paramedic or an aspiring #criticalcareparamedic, this book will deepen your understanding and knowledge.🚑
bit.ly/CriticalCare... @expensivecare.bsky.social
bit.ly/CriticalCare... @expensivecare.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Critical Care Paramedicine "creates an immersive experience" by placing you in the centre of the action. Whether you're studying, a working paramedic or an aspiring #criticalcareparamedic, this book will deepen your understanding and knowledge.🚑
bit.ly/CriticalCare... @expensivecare.bsky.social
bit.ly/CriticalCare... @expensivecare.bsky.social