Health Policy Leaders in Emergency Medicine Spotlight Series: AZ State Representative - Dr. Amish Shah - December 20, 2022
On December 20th, 2022, the Health Policy Committee welcomed Dr. Amish Shah - Arizona State Representative of the 24th District - to share more about his path from emergency medicine to state politics as well as his ongoing legislative work related to initiatives that aim to mitigate violence against healthcare workers.
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Shortness of breath is one of the most common EMS chief complaints, with the majority of our population endorsing a history of COPD, CHF, or both. Prehospital POCUS is a quick, non-invasive, and effective diagnostic option with potential benefits and limited downside. This case series demonstrates the different benefits of prehospital POCUS performed by our clinicians during a ride-along.
