Medical Emergency
“Management of crush syndrome has to start in the rubble, in the hole, under the car, in the subway; treatment starts there.”
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
Rob Lawrence speaks with Stefan Korshak, senior defense correspondent for the Kiev Post
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
Moore Fire Department Lt. Alex Meron and Paramedic Chelsee Meron found the man pulseless in the baggage claim area
Adair County Ambulance District Paramedic Adam Bruner, 47, served with the district for seven years and was a past EMS director
Astro, a pit bull mix, led a stranger to his owner who had suffered a medical emergency
Our co-hosts discuss the mounting obstacles for EMS during the unprecedented winter weather with Chief Rodriguez and how they are preparing for the future
Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Dennis M. Bender, 78, was Nebraska’s longest-serving paramedic
MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO’s Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS’s role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup
Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Firefighter/EMR Craig Ginter, 57, was helping pump water at a fill site when he suffered a cardiac arrest
The woman’s 8-year-old son called 911 and provided a full address within 71 seconds, according to the suit
John Romeo, SCCAD’s deputy chief medical officer, shares the lessons learned from registering as a vaccine distribution site and recruiting vaccinators
What if there is an easier way to treat supraventricular tachycardia?
MCHD achieves 250% increase in FSED transports, a sustained change that benefits all stakeholders
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said the video appears to show the man in “the throes of a seizure”
A man is facing charges after posting a video of himself passed out behind the wheel in Times Square — just to get thousands of views
First responders need to train for prolonged patient care for the calls when ambulances are delayed or unavailable
The Pembroke Rescue Squad and Town of Pembroke Fire Department collaborated to help Paramedic Elory Locklear after a sudden medical emergency
Police say the EMT stole more than $30,000 worth of belongings after assisting responding EMTs in getting him to the hospital
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police
Combatting the specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of bad decisions when providing emergency medical care
Muskegon County’s “Yellow Dot” program will allow first responders to render needed treatment more quickly after a crash or medical emergency
Ask the right questions, watch for symptoms that could point to bronchiolitis over pediatric asthma and treat accordingly
Maverick Cochran gave first responders the necessary information and even helped them care for his younger siblings
The ET3 model and the COVID-19 are influencing a move away from 911 transport to the ED, and toward autonomy for EMS providers
MedFleet Ambulance CCT includes a registered nurse, paramedic and EMT, and is considered an “ICU on wheels”
Charleston Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Cuffee, 27, died early Monday morning while working at his station
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
EMS providers have a key role in initial emergency care for pediatric patients with sepsis
Our co-hosts discuss the recent events in Minnesota, and the misinformation regarding the use of the word asphyxia
