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Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
The founders of the Women in Emergency Services association discuss their mission
The inaugural recipient of the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship reflects on his experience at Pinnacle
Doctors said the blow to the boy’s chest disrupted his hearth rhythm, causing a sudden cardiac arrest
Haiti Air Ambulance EMT Claudel Gedeon aims to become Haiti’s first-ever paramedic by completing the program at Dixie State University
Linking field providers to organization vision by involving field supervisors in decision making and administrative training
Influence growth where you are able, while defining your own success
First responders must be clear about their observations and follow key documentation guidelines to be considered as a credible witness
Rockford dispatchers were taught to catch the signs early to notify EMS providers and police
On and off-the-record training to teach new leaders how to achieve change, and that in some cases, failure is “OK”
Members of IMSA’s AMR Safety Team break down the unique opportunity in motorsport medical and rescue response
The American Heart Association courses were recognized for their use of an adaptive learning model involving AI and customization
The Kiwanis Club of Concord has supported the New Hampshire Technical Institute’s public safety programs for more than 30 years
The Columbus Division of Fire program launched two years ago to provide more opportunities for women and people of color
Examining the types of medical errors prehospital providers are susceptible to, the contributing factors and how infusion pumps can safeguard against medication errors
With over 1.5 million listens, the Inside EMS podcast, featuring Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson, is a fan favorite delivering the word on the EMS street
St. George Island Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith drowned while attempting to rescue two people in August
The program would cut the time paramedics need to spend in nursing school in half
Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
The partnership will launch a student outreach program to get high schoolers interested in medical careers
Very little in a university setting follows a strict top-down approach
The new 18,000-square-foot facility in Lake Charles will be Acadian’s administrative and fleet center for the region
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
A new mnemonic for reducing stroke recognition disparities in Spanish-speaking communities
Practice these 3 scenarios where CPR feedback can be beneficial to help your providers achieve and maintain quality compressions and resuscitation in a variety of situations
New Britain EMS is coordinating with social services and homeless outreach workers for a new citywide campaign
The first paramedics in Europe went to work in Brighton, England on March 4, 1971
The Frontline Strong Together program will include peer support training, telehealth services and a statewide clearinghouse of resources
The program will cover tuition for 40 EMT students in the New Orleans area
The paramedic training scholarship is named in memory of EMT Liliya Zagariya, who was killed by a disgruntled patient in December
Boston EMS officials hope reducing financial barriers to education will increase inclusivity among all ranks at the department
Break the mold with individualized CME prescriptions based on comprehensive individual educational needs assessments