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An easy patient assessment activity you can incorporate in any classroom
An EMT reflects on the intersection of duty, faith and humanity
Learn how implicit bias is shaping (and harming) the care we give to female patients
Paul Tarashuk was struck and killed by a vehicle after first responders released him while he was experiencing a schizophrenic episode
EMS providers must have a thorough understanding of pain assessment tools and options for acute pain management, especially with the recent focus on opioid abuse
Approaching casual relationships intentionally in EMS has lasting implications for improving engagement and optimism in the EMS workforce
President Trump signed into law an extension of the Sept. 11 victim fund through 2092
The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it
Scott DeVault, an EMT at Medix Ambulance Services, wanted to relieve his friend and fellow EMT Bob Gillman of the financial stress after his cancer diagnosis
The Bridge was founded in 2018 by first responders in response to the fatal shooting of Westerville police officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering
The legislation, which fully funds and permanently reauthorizes the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, was approved by a 402-12 vote
The federal government will have to spend more than an estimated $10 billion by 2029 in its efforts to compensate first responders and survivors
Organizations are combating overdoses with outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, and inpatient residential treatment
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged he will act on the bill before Congress
Nick Aldinger, 36, passed away after battling complications from current medical issues
One measure permits volunteer first responders to qualify for disability pensions when they retire
The names of late Det. Lou Alvarez and Firefighter Ray Pfeifer are being added to the new bill to restore the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
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The explosion hurled large pieces of concrete up to 50 yards away and sent pieces of metal scattering as far as 100 yards across the street
After a 12-year absence, Airlift Northwest established a permanent base in Wenatchee Valley
Rasheen Hill is a mental health therapy coordinator who is required to take annual CPR classes for his job
According to a criminal complaint filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Angelo Ray, 21, is charged with two counts of battery on a healthcare worker
EMS providers treating head injuries and GI bleeds should check medication history for antiplatelets and anticoagulants to prevent hemorrhage
It took 10 minutes for a replacement ambulance to pick up the patient and continue transporting him to the hospital
U.K. physicians saw a demonstration of the upcoming 5G network used in conjunction with the glove that gives real-time results to a physician at the hospital
A hands-on patient assessment must be performed to declare a victim dead, even at a potential crime scene
The tool can detect agonal breathing 97% of the time and researchers hope to make it into an app
When a live connection is initiated, the receiver will open a secure link via email or text message, which provides two-way audio and visual images
Know when and how to use the tools in your ambulance to safely transport a patient from their home
In addition to his jail sentence, Donald Horner forfeits his EMT certification and must reimburse the insurance companies
The award was presented to Somerset-Pulaski EMS Chief Steve Eubank for going above and beyond for pediatric patients
The GCEMS initial EMT Training Academy is unique in that the one-year program was offered tuition free to the students and could result in employment with the County of Gloucester
Paul Tarashuk was having schizophrenic episode when he was picked up by police on Interstate 95 and dropped off at the nearest gas station
Present the following points from the ACS, ACEP, NAEMSP spinal motion restriction guidelines to help EMS students make transport, device decisions
