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Both sinus arrests and sinus exit blocks are characterized by an irregular rhythm associated with pauses; which is it?
Former state trooper helps MHS students become comfortable with law enforcement
How to learn and understand the medications paramedics administer
An EMT told the man to call 911 and then shut the firehouse’s door, despite being able to see the fire
The woman were commuting to a hospital for their final day of clinical training; 3 others injured
To truly build a culture that values education, the continuous process of learning must be a part of all levels within the organization
You are asked to respond to the soccer field at the local middle school; did you get the treatment steps right?
Officials will present detailed investigations of individual incidents to help EMS providers better understand and prevent ambulance crashes
EMS agencies and providers should be preparing now to update protocols and training programs
We asked EMS providers for their opinions about the quantity and quality of CE they are required to complete for recertification
Successful EMT and paramedic students can apply these tips on the first day of class and eventually use them as EMS professionals
Middleport Fire Company does not have enough EMTs and paramedics to meet state regulations
1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren are diagnosed with ASD
Add these John Maxwell Team books to your leadership library; for you and the rising leaders in your organization
Video shows the high-speed, head-on collision between a school bus and SUV after the SUV driver became unresponsive
Shouting “Show me the evidence or STFU!” squashes any chance of persuasion and intimidates those who want to learn
Police, firefighters and paramedics from throughout Portage County learn and practice the ‘Rescue Task Force’ technique for finding, triaging, treating and extricating patients from the warm zone
Mass. Emergency Management agency report highlights triage and treatment actions of medical personnel in minutes after the 2013 terrorist attack
FTOs should not only bridge the gap between the classroom and the street, but pass on agency culture to new hires, and serve as mentors in the department
FTOs are the gatekeeper to EMS and can determine if a new employee will sink or swim; how detailed is your department’s program for new hires?
Practice does not make perfect; instead EMS expertise comes from studying failure and greatness
Military training incorporated into a prehospital setting helps EMS providers make complex decisions when responding to tactical incidents
The video teaches employees and civilians how to respond during and active-shooter incident
The second-in-line to the throne is flying a helicopter for the East Anglian Air Ambulance
Here are some beginner tips for using a stethoscope; add your own thoughts to the comments
Dash cam video captures a man sliding across the pavement after he was ejected from his SUV