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“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
Realistic scenarios that reflect the patients EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter are critical to preparing students for the challenges of the EMS profession
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries
Some U.S. medics have deployed with Team Rubicon, and one started his own nonprofit
MCHD Cpt. Megan Powell shares a harrowing COVID-19 case
D.C. Fire and EMS transported victims to hospitals and treated other injured people at the scene
The patient required 44 vials of anti-venom as a result of the bite from a Gaboon Viper, one of the deadliest snakes in the world
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the death of comedian Bob Saget and how providers should care for patients with possible head injuries
The Cleveland Clinic shares ET3 success with its Virtual Emergency Medicine Program
Think you know the tips and tricks to make the process go smoothly? Check your knowledge
End-of-life care takes a heavy emotional toll: Seek support when needed
Ben’s Blue Bags founder Matthew Kodicek said they are also useful for small children and anyone else who may struggle to communicate with first responders
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Eko Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam Saltman who discusses best practices for using a stethoscope
There is a lot to learn from the Page, Wolfberg and Wirth examination of hospital bed delays and the rights of EMS to return to service
The decision to treat on scene or transport should depend on the training and abilities of the responders, not on the equipment at hand
“Within the first day, we had blood products administered to a patient within five hours,” said Justin Reed, assistant chief of EMS for the Cy-Fair Fire Department
The new policy should help hospitals cut about 15-20% of daily calls for service, said Dan Lynch, emergency medical services director
Reducing operational costs through data, inventory management
Look beyond the classic symptoms of cyanide, and CO poisoning, and thermal inhalation, to find the best course of treament
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
The rig hit the underside of a train bridge it was too short to fit under, and the box of the ambulance was partially detached from the front
The Handtevy partnership includes a mobile app and education
As the numbers of pediatric patients with diagnosed mental health conditions climb, EMS providers will be increasingly asked to treat these kids
A Crisis Car pilot program is pairing three disciplines: police, mental health and EMS to respond to behavioral emergencies
Learn about the types of burns, how to calculate BSA and how to treat burns and airway compromise
Hospitalizations are rising, and the most intense flu activity has been seen in Washington and 7 states
Lawyers for former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic Peter Cichuniec asked a judge to review the evidence linked to 11 charges, including manslaughter and assault
Paxlovid is a faster, cheaper treatment than other authorized drugs, but initial supplies will be extremely limited
Small antibody-like proteins known as VNARs will not be immediately available as a treatment, but they could help prepare for future coronavirus outbreaks
Evanston fire crews detected carbon monoxide concentration levels five times greater than the threshold for what’s considered dangerous inside the Mount Pisgah Ministry
Hear from a host of EMS experts on how to improve patient care, leadership skills and operations for providers and leaders at every level
Looking back into the data on EMS activations and trends, and looking forward in hope