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Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident
Here’s an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic
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Test your knowledge to make sure you’re up to speed, or find out if you need to refer back to your flashcards
Crisis actors do exist – just not the ones popularized by conspiracy Twitter
In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
Show off your knowledge of anatomy and physiology basics and terms of direction you learned in EMT training
Ice scraper curling, driveway bobsledding or apparatus skating? What’s your EMS event?
How much do you really know about supraglottic airway management uses, contraindications and techniques?
What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes?
An EMT recalls a story from his Paramedic Supervisor that raised the hair on the back of his neck
Sometimes, a call can turn in a different, unexpected direction
How well do you know the conditions associated with pH imbalances?
The author’s alternative to his own 10-worst list
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
It’s true – volunteer EMS isn’t for everyone
EMS1 readers came together to outline more reasons on why you shouldn’t run, but walk with purpose
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the paramedic vs. EMT conundrum
The program aims to teach bystanders how to keep victims with life-threatening injuries alive until EMS arrives
Readers recall odd events involving a pet opossum, psych patients knowing their names and a patient seeing “the light”
You haven’t been in EMS long enough if you don’t yell “Clear right!” when you’re driving off-duty
Despite some respondents telling their younger selves to seek alternate employment, most had unique insight for their rookie selves from years on the job
Running makes it harder to keep your cool and operate at peak effectiveness
Test your knowledge of fentanyl exposure, protection and treatment
The discussion of private versus public ambulance services is often met with animosity; here’s a no-fuss breakdown of the two
Be sure to share your results and prove to everyone you’re the biggest movie buff you know
Training teachers in trauma casualty care to increase survival during active shooting incidents at schools
Mix a little science with lots of trial and error to reframe a tough call or a challenging day
In EMS, staying up to date on the latest and greatest can be difficult; here are 10 podcasts that will keep you current and your skills sharp
AMR representatives offer tips for giving back by reuniting patients with their loved ones during the holiday season
Here’s a breakdown of what an integrity interview is and what type of questions you can expect
The memorable calls from a patient perspective identify the disparity in what EMS providers think is a job well done, and what patients think
TEMS medics need to be in top physical condition to respond with and care for SWAT officers
