EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Nearly a decade after 49 lives were lost in the 2016 massacre, survivors and victims’ families are returning to the shuttered Orlando club for a final visit
Wapello County supervisors will revisit the formation of an EMS advisory council and potentially advancing an EMS levy
Floyd County officials are weighing the creation of a countywide EMS program as contracts with current providers run through 2026
Dozens are missing after flash floods hit Texas Hill Country, triggering rescue efforts and scrutiny over warning systems
Search crews continued to scour the area using helicopters, boats and drones to rescue any survivors stranded in the deadly flood waters
Jefferson Health’s new Mobile Stroke Unit allows EMS crews to diagnose and begin treatment in the field
Projects include kitchen upgrades, bunk rooms and training space improvements through the 2025 Hometowns initiative
Wyoming lawmakers are weighing bills to raise Medicaid reimbursements for obstetrics and emergency medical services to stabilize care access statewide
The Town of Ulster conditionally approved the creation of a townwide ambulance district and draft budget, citing improved response times under its Empress EMS contract
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
EMS scenes are as safe as we can make them, but that’s not the same thing as being safe
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
PRODUCT NEWS
A rope rescue system was used to raise a Fontana woman from an old septic tank 25 feet below the ground
National survey also finds 3 in 5 Americans believe that AI will lead to better heart care
The BD MiniDraw™ Capillary Blood Collection System enables lab-quality testing in convenient locations for patients, such as local pharmacies
Cellphone carriers are now required to send first responders based on the location of the caller, rather than the nearest cell tower
Revenue increases double digits year-over-year with boost from increasing health system deployments, acquisitions, and the rapid adoption of innovative telemedicine solutions for various government entities
Collaboration will enable EMS providers to more effectively respond to emergencies and share data with hospitals when transferring patients
Alarming surge in needlestick injuries tackled with essential guide to proper medical waste disposal
BioMedical Waste Solutions encourages healthcare facilities and EMS professionals to read its comprehensive guide for assistance with the proper disposal of sharps and medical waste
Vital for swift fentanyl detection amid rising overdose risks, these kits provide rapid on-the-spot screening in diverse samples, aiding healthcare, law enforcement, and EMS
The Ventway Sparrow product line is a family of portable, robust, high-performance ventilators designed for in-hospital transport, emergency services, military, and homecare environments
Propelling lifesaving measures with user-friendly innovations in 2024