Unique patient signs: A case study

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One for the Road: Way better BVM in 4 steps!

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Donation helps Pa. rehab group increase support to first responders

Calif. college students test first responder skills in simulations

UCLA Health changes emergency medical services curriculum to better address 911 mental health calls

‘Keepers of the flame’: Reflecting on the role of preceptors

Calif. college students test first responder skills in simulations

Remember 2 Things: Trends in suicide that threaten responders

January 21, 2015 05:34 PM

EMS1 Columnist Steve Whitehead discusses two emerging trends that threaten emergency responders. EMS providers need to be aware of and recognize environments that may be immediately dangerous to life and health. Learn more about chemical suicide response considerations.

Need help? Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1 (800) 273-8255

Education and Training Hazmat Safety Suicide

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