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EMS providers debate whether making IV acetaminophen the first-line option improves patient care or limits provider judgment
Portland police say a vehicle loaded with pipe bombs and propane tanks partially detonated, narrowly avoiding mass injuries at the Multnomah Athletic Club
Community Ambulance breaks ground on a larger dispatch and operations center in Henderson designed to expand EMS capacity, training and fleet maintenance
Police say a driver with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit crossed into oncoming traffic and hit an ambulance responding to a call in Salinas
A suspected impaired driver going the wrong way triggered a seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County
An arbitrator found the city mishandled the investigation and fired the workers over a rule that didn’t exist
Three former Marion County firefighters admitted to attacking a rookie firefighter will serve probation under a plea deal
Brantley County Paramedic Brandon Lynn continued responding to emergencies as flames destroyed dozens of homes across Brantley and Clinch counties
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The National EMS Advisory Council offers updates on EMS issues from roadway safety to ET3 and COVID response
6 ways to manage the dextrose and glucagon shortage
A passenger from the Missouri Amtrak derailment shares details of the response involving nearly 20 local and state agencies
“The problem here is not that the providers were making a diagnosis, it’s what they were doing with the diagnosis”
“The EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states”
EMS recognition and appreciation in the house of medicine




PRODUCT NEWS
Cameras & Video Systems
Flagler County Fire Rescue is adding 360-degree cameras to the back of their ambulances after a medic allegedly sexually assaulted a patient
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
New mounting system for neonatal critical care transport
One significant recipient is the Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp, awarded nearly $10 million to implement a tele-EMS system
Braun Ambulances is introducing Select by Braun, a new program with pre-selectable customization for customers who desire market-trending features but require shorter lead times and greater cost efficiency
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
The Butterfly iQ+, EchoNous’ KOSMOS, and GE HealthCare’s Vscan Air will be on display for conference attendees
View live demonstrations at the North American Rescue booth #2317 during the conference
Students in Learn4Life’s EMT program learn to stay calm under pressure
OneWeight’s two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly
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