EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Authorities say explosion at Old Bridge sign company was the result of a chemical reaction
Cabell County medics were inside a house treating a patient when the man jumped into their rig and drove off
CalRx’s Naloxone Access Initiative will purchase 3.2M twin packs of the drug at half the market price
Four officers were killed and four others were wounded while trying to capture a man who was wanted for possession of a firearm by an ex-felon
Three officers were killed; four Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers who responded to the scene were also shot while trying to rescue the wounded officers
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital of Modesto is challenging the CMS decision
An oversized load fell off a trailer and onto a vehicle in Temple, killing two people
A 16-year-old was arrested for opening fire inside Sanford venue after a fight
Agencies in Lima and Allen County work on peer support, EAP and training to help their public safety personnel
AMR’s ‘Freddie’ helps EMTs, paramedics deal with traumatic calls
Cardiologist Barry Ramo, founder of Project Heart Start, started compressions on the woman as 200-300 people were engaged in training
Data on deaths related to methamphetamine and synthetic opioids show a sudden increase
Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide
An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths
EMT Chastian McWhorter, 26, was killed on April 1 after the ambulance he was in crashed into a semi-truck
Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc., was going through a security checkpoint after traveling to Grand Turk on a cruise ship when it was discovered he had ammo
Students at Respond Right EMS Academy had just learned about seizures when hours later, their instructor began convulsing, leading them to put their newly learned skills to the test
The training system provides a variety of simulations for first responders, such as heart attacks, burns, childbirth, lacerations, broken bones and overdoses
Colorado Springs paramedics are training on using whole blood in the field
Suit claims that the Air Methods pilot did not do a reconnaissance of the landing zone and flew into power lines
TRENDING NEWS
EMS Accreditation
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Albuterol, fentanyl and naloxone injectable are among the drugs being recalled – many of which are in very short supply, with no alternate source available
The next time you encounter a patient for which your clinical impression is “excited delirium,” remember that the treatment you render isn’t to treat the delirium
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
A national survey reveals EMS economic and operations redesigns that would have been considered heresy just years ago
EMS on the Hill has concluded but the lobbying must continue
Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free
PRODUCT NEWS
At its core, Logis strengthens ESO’s foundation serving EMS, fire departments, and hospitals and extends ESO’s data-driven insights to dispatch and emergency communication centers, while enhancing mobile integrated health capabilities
Versatility and customization on display in Indianapolis
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance
Braun Chief XL ambulances on display at Booth #5846
Crestline has expanded their production facility to reduce lead time