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A Delaware County mother is thanking paramedics who revived her baby during a medical emergency outside the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center
At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act
Two new will expand the original program, which has answered over 2,000 calls and treated more than 360 patients since launching in 2017
Swift, coordinated action by first responders helped revive a child, restoring a pulse before the patient was airlifted to Cook Children’s Medical Center
A new Florida bill will require schools to train staff and ensure EpiPen access during all student activities
A stress test revealed that one artery was 99% blocked and two others were 97% blocked
Boston EMS aims to reduce response times with a new station
Co-written by a former paramedic and co-starring Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the comedy brings authentic EMS stress and camaraderie to the big screen
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
PRODUCT NEWS
English police foiled the plot of two men disguised as paramedics to distribute cocaine, heroin, amphetamine, and ecstasy
The legislation would levy a tax on EMS agencies to get matching federal funds for increasing Medicaid payments to ambulance providers
The former volunteer firefighter responded to a call for help; he began CPR on an unresponsive man and revived him before EMS arrived
Text messaging has been successfully used twice since the service launched six months ago
Two medics suffered minor injuries after swerving to avoid a lawn chair that fell from a truck in front of them
Books
Prehospital administration of Brilinta to STEMI patients caught me by surprise; this is how I strive to stay in the know as a paramedic
EMS, fire, police, and comm center personnel volunteer their time to create a fun video for their beloved hometown
Karin Miller thought she was responding for a call for service; instead she was surprised by her paramedic boyfriend
Capnography is a tool to monitor ventilation and perfusion in ill and injured patients
What if we are wrong about the evils of lecture-based education and should be giving EMS students what they want?