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A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
You never know when a simple “thank you” to an educator, nurse, law enforcement officer or firefighter might make a life-changing impact
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
Test your knowledge of neonatal resuscitation and pediatric patient care with this quiz
Service is the embodiment of the noble goal we all had when we entered EMS
Compartment syndrome should be considered early to prevent dire consequences for the patient.
Identifying and preparing the next generation of leaders for your department is a critical responsibility
What ePCR phrases or terms do you use to describe everyday events, injury or illness while you are off-duty?
Most of these thoughts, if not all, are difficult to explain to the average Joe or Jane
Test your ability to apply the START algorithm to a collection of simulated MCI patients
Here’s an overview on how the iPhone changed the course for fire and EMS departments
A founder and executive director of an EMS training program shares his thoughts
Unless EMS leaders can explain “why” to the millennial workforce, any quality improvement process is doomed
EMS leaders can better understand the types of employees in their agency by assessing the level of engagement and commitment
The rise of the extremely potent drug is a troubling new reality for a country already reeling from an opioid epidemic
Acute flaccid myelitis is a condition that affects the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord
Book choices tend to be highly subjective; here’s what our readers suggest you pick up next
For EMTs and paramedics interested in nursing education and work, here are four things to know about bridge and degree programs
Unintended or casual exposure to carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 10,000 times more potent than morphine, can be life-threatening
These habits have helped hundreds of EMT and paramedic students pass the NREMT cognitive exam on their first attempt
Here are five smartphone apps EMTs and paramedics can use during patient assessment and treatment
EMS1 readers want EMS providers to focus on providing information on rehabilitation centers and where to get help
Test your knowledge of the highest-selling and most commonly prescribed to patients with chronic illness and disease
Recognize the signs and symptoms of heart failure and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment
If you have any of these signs, then it’s time to face the music and accept your destiny to become a paramedic
Here are three proven strategies to deal with good Samaritans who are more preoccupied with making a viral YouTube or Facebook Live video
Work a little, rest a little, do a little extra and the spirit of generosity will find its way back to the people who earned it
The art of complaining has been adopted by just about every profession, but paramedics have the best things to complain about
Emotional extremes are common in EMS and remind us of exactly why it is that we wear the uniform
Watch for these signs in yourself, your co-workers and try some of these tips to manage the traumatic stress of EMS work
Here’s why the logistical and emotional complications from working in EMS can make connecting with new people nearly impossible
Try these tips for busting the immediate and long-term stress that often accompanies working as an EMS professional
How many of these habits have you developed and carry with you off-duty?
