PARAMEDIC SAFETY
St. Charles County Ambulance District has armed medics with screening tools and additional EMS training to get patients to appropriate definitive care
Despite extensive research finding lights and siren use makes little difference in patient outcomes, and in fact causes harm to patients, providers and the public, too many continue to respond hot
4 hard-won lessons in preparing for natural disaster recovery from a medic who weathered Hurricane Laura
We have all seen the videos of street medics tending to civil unrest injuries, but do they have any legal protection, recognition or certified skills?
Creating a safe scene begins with understanding how your patient’s mental and physical health connect, and in avoiding these pitfalls
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
Field officers must manage the tactical direction to guide EMTs and paramedics to do their jobs more safely, effectively and efficiently
ET3, Telemedicine and PPE were on the agenda during a 2-day virtual meeting
NEMSIS-TAC and PWW produce definitive guidance on HIPAA – essential to aid the progression of MIH
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES