BREAKING NEWS
A man accused of stealing an ambulance from Baton Rouge General-Mid City led police on a chaotic chase after paramedics refused to take him to another hospital location
Two EMS workers were hospitalized after their ambulance was T-boned while responding to a call in Hartford
Health leaders warn that proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cuts could shutter hundreds of rural hospitals, jeopardizing emergency care in communities like Webster County, Nebraska
With at least 82 dead and 41 still missing after catastrophic flooding in central Texas, officials warn of more life-threatening rain as search efforts continue
Paramedics from Lawrence General Hospital are now among the first in Massachusetts equipped to administer whole blood transfusions at emergency scenes
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PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
The EMS1 EMS Automated CPR product category is a collection of products and information for researching Automated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) products. It covers a variety of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), training tools and other resuscitation products.
The Software product category features information, product listings and resources for researching EMS software solutions and covers a variety of software products such as billing, field data and scheduling software, as well as computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and electronic patient care reporting (ePCR).
The EMS1 Billing Software product category features information and resources for researching Billing Software for your agency, including resources for data management software programs and systems available today.
The Online Training product category features products and information for researching EMS online training and covering a variety of products and services, including training programs/courses available online.
The EMS Education product category features information and resources for researching EMS education, including tools, products, news articles and more.
Training simulators are key tools for building EMS skills through realistic, scenario-based learning. This topic covers high- and low-fidelity simulators used to practice airway management, trauma care, cardiac response, and other critical interventions. Simulators help EMS personnel improve decision-making, teamwork, and clinical performance in a controlled environment. They also support certification, recertification, and ongoing education. For additional resources used in EMS training, see Training Equipment & Supplies. Explore the articles in this topic to learn how simulators enhance the quality and effectiveness of EMS training programs.
The CO Screening product category features products and information for researching CO Screening and Testing, also known as Carbon Monoxide Testing, which covers CO Screening products such as CO meters, as well as resources for carbon monoxide first responder rehabilitation.
The CPR & Resuscitation product category features products and information for researching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) products.
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The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
Identify the human factors – fatigue, stress, distraction – that can cause medical errors and change your organization’s culture
The webinar will discuss implications for local EMS leaders and how one state is preparing for a surge in demand for EMS services due to COVID-19
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