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A MetroAtlanta Ambulance paramedic has been accused of assaulting a patient during transport
A worker was trapped inside the Sandy Pond Water Tower in Yarmouth after a medical emergency
Carlos Santana postponed his San Antonio concert after being hospitalized for dehydration
Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez had served with the sheriff’s office for eight months; he also served with the O’Donnell Volunteer Fire Department and Lynn County EMS
Fort Worth EMS vehicles now carry whole blood, a major step in improving trauma care and aligning with Dallas’ recent efforts
As agreements near expiration, MEDIC is renegotiating EMS response roles with Charlotte-area fire departments, sparking debate over county funding
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital closed and stopped accepting patients on April 23, transferring patients to other facilities
Backed by a voter-approved bond, St. Charles County Ambulance District is building its largest station and adding 70+ cardiac monitors to enhance EMS service
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.
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PRODUCT NEWS
Capt. Neal Smith collapsed during a smoke-diving drill, his temperature exceeding 106 degrees
The report hopes to ensure a defined method of children transport in ground ambulances
The footage was shown to jurors overseeing a case of alleged medical fraud
They say the ‘helmet’ can be worn like a collar and will deploy when it senses a crash
Remar used to be an EMT before becoming an actor
Recent cases of a seizure victim being left unattended for nearly half an hour and a gunshot victim waiting 20 minutes for assistance were both due to 911 dispatchers recording incorrect addresses
The units are stocked with everything from defibrillator pads to heart and breathing meds
After months of consolidation and restructuring, Medtec ‘operation continues to result in loss’
But they won’t be used on patients
The vehicle was developed for a paramedic in England who specializes in off-road sporting events