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Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
The EMS radio report communicates vital information to help the hospital prepare for the patient’s arrival
You are asked to respond to the nurse’s office at a local high school
Department of Health describes reimbursement, recruitment and retention problems facing volunteer EMS agencies
Show off your trauma patient mastery with this 10-question quiz about trauma patient assessment and treatment
Review the findings and understand why we don’t like left bundle branch block
EMS physicians debunked long-held beliefs about shock positioning, IV medication administration, and pregnant patient positioning
Considering the frequency of ambulance collisions, our co-hosts ask the question: Are EMS providers properly trained to operate an emergency vehicle?
Known as Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, the groups consist of doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, pharmacists and even veterinarians
Jan. 25 EMS Focus Webinar to be presented by representatives of the Blue Campaign
The founder of the new Emotional Trauma Life Support course talks about depression and suicide in EMS
The change is the answer to a growing need for standards and credentialing for a wider spectrum of medical specialties
The investment went into recruitment efforts, new ambulances and raises for current employees
The class of 29 EMTs joins a department that is responding to more medical emergencies than ever before
This month’s favorite videos include a dramatic video of a needle thoracostomy and a quick tip to relieve nausea symptoms
Firefighter proposes to his girlfriend, paramedic at a staged emergency in front of their family and friends
The CP-C is the fourth specialty certification exam developed by the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification
Chiefs and field providers need to change the culture that condones fraud into one that truly determines competency
An Arkansas Trauma System grant purchased, trained and equipped 550 Little Rock police to use tourniquets, pressure bandages and chest seals
A look at some of the research from the last year, why it’s important and what it means for paramedic chiefs and EMS field providers
Seven trainees are accused of cheating during an EMT exam
The first individuals to a scene will always be bystanders who are in close proximity to the event
ECG acquisition, 12-lead mapping and airway management were your favorites
These events generated vigorous discussion and passionate debate
Paramedics are increasingly likely to transport patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machines and some systems are testing ECMO for refractory cardiac arrest
Chris and Kelly answer questions from our listeners about immobilization and leadership
EMS agencies, regardless of jurisdictional borders can serve the best interests of patients through joint training programs