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Two of five Allina Health EMS units failed within 24 hours, one stranding a crew and patient, as paramedics cite recurring issues
A Fitch & Associates review urges contingency planning, including short- and long-term plans if Columbia EMS or any future business leaves the Quincy Valley
Internal AMR reports say agents stalled the Oct. 5 transfer for about 20 minutes and one officer told the ambulance driver “I will shoot you, I will arrest you”
Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Grimsrud will use department funds to certify deputies as emergency medical responders, expanding over time without replacing existing EMS
Redlands City Council opted against a measure to boost the paramedic tax despite a projected $130K gap
After an anonymous post urged people to aim lasers at helicopters near Portland’s South Waterfront ICE facility, medevacs avoided Oregon Health & Science University’s hospital helipad
Merced County supervisors voted unanimously to award the EMS contract to American Medical Response, saying Riggs met response standards only six months in five years
Gunfire erupted outside the St Helena Island bar during a packed alumni event before dawn Sunday
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
First Care training empower citizens to stop the bleed and transition from hapless bystanders to lifesavers
It is paramount first responders learn what happened after the shooting began in the worst mass-shooting event in U.S. history
A study that finds trauma patients fare better when they don’t wait for EMS to arrive sparks uproar, questions
EMS leaders must promote a culture that values professionalism and excellence, regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation or religion
Advocate for your patients while acting mindfully, cooperating with other public safety organizations and doing the right thing
EMS, fire providers should follow lessons from Hurricane Katrina while mobilizing to operate in a large arena of catastrophe
PRODUCT NEWS
HOPS is a key element of Horton’s safe design and features four-point harnesses and airbags to protect emergency care providers
The MMC (Multiplex Modular Connected) is a revolutionized electrical system that will intelligently power ambulance fleets across the US market through connectivity and high performance
The VenTrainer app enables new training opportunities in the world of mechanical ventilation
The training ended with an exercise involving mock shooting victims, allowing medics to refine skills such as wound packing
EPISODE-hEadpulse for Ischemic StrOke DEtection Prehospital, is a large, EMS based study that included 6 states, 17 hospitals, and 14 EMS facilities
This system is an innovative solution that sets a new standard for the secure transport of multiple medical devices, including ECMO during critical care transport
ACETECH reps will be in BOOTH #26 at the Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo in Duluth, Minnesota January 17-21
QinFlow donates dozens of Warrior blood warmers to Ukraine for field transfusions to improve patient outcomes
Technimount’s solutions address the needs of the industry by offering enhanced flexibility and safety during EMS and critical care transport
Demers Ambulance USA names MacQueen Emergency as an authorized dealer partner representing Demers and Crestline products throughout Iowa