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Equipping paramedics with the training and resources to survive the hazards of the job

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
When call volume is relentless, these 5-15 minute resets fit inside real workflows — helping EMTs and paramedics lower stress, stay present and carry less from call to call
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
MedStar Mobile Health Care shares their experiences to improve driving safety and reduce repair costs through training, technology and culture change
A special report published in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine explains why all mass gatherings are not created equal
You are dispatched to a factory for a report of a man with his arm caught in a hydraulic press
FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo, 44, a mother of five and 14-year veteran, was killed in the line of duty by an ambulance hijacker
Improving driving and passenger safety behavior is an immediate action for EMS leaders as safety innovations diffuse through new ambulance purchases
Weigh the expected costs in time and money against a product’s effectiveness in eliminating pathogens
Move beyond a hospital towel and spray bottle of disinfectant with specialized tools to fully eliminate dangerous pathogens from ambulances
Imagine how ambulance design and safety can improve when motivation and the desire to do the right thing come together to drive change
Standardizing guidelines for ambulance design and collision testing requirements can save lives
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
Steve Whitehead shares the red flags that mean you’re moving too fast on scene
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
Know the signs of escalation and how to diffuse dangerous encounters