Medical Director
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
There’s someone out there who would like to really hear from you, and Steve Whitehead will tell you who in this episode
Examining the research on physician- vs. paramedic-led teams
Is there a role for dexamethasone in the prehospital environment?
Managing unusual abdominal injuries, including intussusception, Hirschsprung disease and appendicitis
Are you fluent in medical shorthand? Check out this list of abbreviations and download a copy of PDF flashcards to test yourself
How do medical directors and educators support EMS clinicians in developing practices that improve the diagnostic process?
Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Krista Ott and David Sutton share how to tell your story to stakeholders
The Sotair was designed to protect the airway and minimize gastric insufflation
Check out this incredible footage from video laryngoscopes that captured burned and swollen airways during intubation
City council members will vote on a 2-year ban on all chemical sedatives used to restrain patients as well as any new sedatives for medical purposes
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
It is in our healthcare system gaps in coverage where the community paramedic lives and can show their worth
This episode dives into geriatric healthcare and the origins of high-performance EMS
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine will do the hiring; officials said the partnership would include the use of hospital sites for training and cover liability costs
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
The previous director said someone in that role could work on things such as the firefighter cancer surveillance program, the city’s AED program and workplace safety training
Dr. John S. Karduck, “Doc,” also served as medical director for more than 30 agencies
MCHD medical directors discuss whole blood alternatives and implementation considerations
Reviewing the trauma lethal triad: hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy
In addition to consulting with specialists, telehealth can also allow follow-up care as you treat and release patients in their homes
MCHD discusses prehospital pain management with the transition of IV acetaminophen from patent to generic
Establishing a definitive airway and administering blood products
Test your knowledge of intra-axial injuries, central herniation, subarachnoid hemorrhage and more
How effective are mobile stroke units at decreasing time to tPA administration and improving functional neurologic outcomes?
The new Prodigy EMS medical director discusses psychological safety in the classroom, just culture and systems thinking
Previous legislation prevented EMS personnel from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse
Ashley Fillmore provides a framework for consulting with superiors or specialists
The data may also be used to inform EMS reviews and training
EMS role in recognizing the symptoms of and diagnosing delirium
