EMS and Emergency Medicine Related Resources: LOOK THESE UP NOW!

Fortunately, a TON (or a veritable treasure trove) of information is available on line. The majority of it is readily accessible and accurate. Take a look at these Free Open Access Medical (FOAM) education sites:



EMS 12-Lead

This popular site is run by Captain Tom Bouthillet. He's an accomplished medical educator and his site has a large following. Challenging ECG cases are regularly presented, and the site is clearly EMS-focused. A great resource for providers seeking to expand upon their existing ECG knowledge base.


Emergency ECG Video of the Week

Dr. Mattu, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, runs this popular ECG-focused blog. He publishes regularly on topics important to ECG interpretation. Dr. Mattu features ECG tracings sent to him from emergency clinicians around the world.


Life In the Fastlane

This site is expansive in scope- it contains literature reviews, videos, case studies, and an ECG library. The site is managed by emergency physicians and intensivists in Australia. A truly comprehensive resource.

The RAGE Podcast

An irreverent, informational, and outstanding guide to all things emergency medicine and critical care. The site features discussions and podcasts on topics of importance ranging from retrieval medicine to the treatment of status ashtmaticus. You might also find some tips on how to look as good as Dr. Haney Mallemat.