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Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New CPR guidelines question mechanical devices — but field realities tell another story
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“We immediately removed both fire medics from their normal duties and discontinued their abilities to provide patient care,” Clearwater Chief Scott Ehlers said
Michigan EMS leaders share the challenges in locating, extricating and transporting victims of snowmobile crashes
This webinar covers stroke assessment, recognition and timely decision-making as to where to transport a patient for intervention
Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free
Gwinnett County Captain Chris Bilik positioned his vehicle to block traffic and called 911; a second firefighter also rendered aid until EMS providers arrived
“Whatever you don’t bring is what you’re going to need,” one commenter wrote
“There was information withheld by those already on the scene which caused our members to handle things differently than they should have,” Thomas Malone said
Is there a role for dexamethasone in the prehospital environment?
Peggy Finley also is accused of trying to improperly influence a police officer
Matt Zavadsky shares how MedStar ceased red lights and sirens operations during recent weather event and discusses EMS on-demand
A legal and ethical deep dive into the firing of 2 EMTs, fire lieutenant in Tyre Nichols’ death
Multiple ambulance strike teams are transporting patients to alternative facilities in the area
AMR has also purchased supplies for Sensory Kits for each of its 14 ambulances, including ear protection, a doodle pad, a stress ball, fidget marble, fidget spinner and a pop-it device
After more than two hours, paramedics registered a pulse on the woman, but said “there was no eye movement, no verbal or vocal response and no motor response”
Attorneys for the Ohio patient and her husband allege that the paramedics were negligent
Chief Gary Ludwig joins to discuss the role of public safety leadership in preventing tragedy on scene, and weighs in on the EMS body camera debate
Is addressing provider frustration the key to reducing turnover?
Compassion elevates emergency medical care to a ministry of kindness
EMTs Robert Long and JaMicheal Sandridge “failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment of Mr. Nichols,” according to a FD statement
The department expects to complete its investigation into the role of two fire department members present at the fatal police-involved incident next week
Our cohosts, shocked by the bodycam footage in the case of the Ill. EMTs charged with murder, discuss how apathy can develop and how leaders can prevent it
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case: Action steps for EMS practitioners
The restraint policy states that a patient is never to be transported in a prone position and calls for regular circulation checks
The Memphis Fire Department’s decision follows the firing of five city police officers over the alleged use of force and failure to render aid to Tyre Nichols
“We must never, ever forego the safety of our patients because we are angry, tired, hungry, cold or irritated,” one commenter wrote
Meriden crewmembers were treated for burns, cardiac issues and smoke inhalation
The department dismissed Dakota Ibrahim and suspended Joseph Schultz; Leonardo Guerrero died after being strapped to a stretcher in an ambulance
A judge decided to schedule three separate trials — one for the two EMSproviders, one for two police officers, and another for one officer
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