EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court removed a lower-court block on $783 million in National Institutes of Health research grants
Regional EMS prepares for increased call volume following the closure of Glenn Medical Center’s ED
A school police officer deployed pepper spray during a lunchtime brawl in a Palm Beach County high school
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window
In Senate testimony, Susan Monarez said Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine advisers ignored safety and efficacy data
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for EMS providers under stress
Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Scott fell ill during a patient transport, was flown to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center for surgery, and later died
A man stole a Downey Fire Department ambulance from the scene and was caught after crashing in Alhambra
York County residents lined the route with flags as police, fire and EMS vehicles formed a solemn procession to the coroner’s office
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Charlotte’s MEDIC deputy director explains how a proposed leave-at-home policy will be a well-researched study into giving the patient the right treatment at the right time
Four hours after an EMS crew released Paul Tarashuk, he was struck and killed by a vehicle; David Givot breaks down issues of patient abandonment, negligence and responsibility
Why it is time to do away with different rules for different providers under the Firefighter Bill of Rights
Tactical emergency medical support medics were able to get to victims of the Pittsburgh shooting quickly and render aid
The human body is an ideal training tool, but fire/EMS training protocols and the law must be followed
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Epidemiologist Morgan K. Anderson, author of the research using the ImageTrend Collaborate™ database, won best poster abstract at the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) annual meeting
First responders in Maury County used log chains, two straps to keep the pickup from falling into the river
The new ambulances, designed to be lightweight, come equipped with a powered trolley bed system and a powered carry chair for patient transport
Shared vision for multimodal simulation spans analog, immersive and digital techniques
Fire departments, EMS, law enforcement agencies and sport medicine organizations are invited to apply