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Statewide data reveals a 42% increase in pediatric suicide and self-harm related calls, prompting new protocols and provider support initiatives
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
Chris and Kelly go toe-to-toe over the value of prehospital ultrasound
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
Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others’ health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
If you don’t know that prone positioning can cause great bodily harm or death in some patients, you don’t belong in EMS
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case – Part 1: Action steps for EMS leaders
Peter J. Cadigan, 50, and Peggy Finley, 45, are currently being held in the Sangamon County Jail on $1 million bonds each
Learn how MedStar made the jump to an on-demand subscription service that utilizes MIH/CP clinicians
Two teens were hospitalized after the 16-year-old attempted to rescue her 17-year-old friend who was pulled under by a current near a waterfall
EMS providers and leaders have a “duty to act” to ensure patients are treated with dignity and compassion
”... As frustrated as I’ve ever been on a call, I can’t fathom doing any of these things to a patient,” one commenter wrote
When lots of red flags are waving, assess the patient, provide compassionate care and always take “I can’t breathe” seriously
“When the prosecutor sees and hears compassion, competence and professionalism, even in the face of significant errors being made, it becomes much harder to justify filing criminal charges”
The Springfield patient, who may have been experiencing hallucinations, was placed face-down on a stretcher and restrained
“It’s a mixed story” in which some things could have gone better but others went well, said Dr. Tom Frieden, a former CDC director
Montgomery County Hospital District shares 3 years of results of a hyperkalemia treatment protocol
While possible R-on-T phenomenon could induce cardiac arrest, treatment is the same: standard AHA protocols for VF arrest
When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, he received out-of-hospital BLS and ALS care from team personnel and EMS before transport to the hospital
Always keep the patient’s context in mind in any situation when you’re utilizing waveform capnography
How are we going to grow strong EMTs if all we focus on teaching them are skills and how to pass the test?
High school senior Sebastian Cadavid recognized by the American Heart Association as a Heartsaver Hero for his efforts
Are you financially prepared to be on the other end of medical care?
