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Footage captures responders calling for help and police rushing to a chaotic scene as officials weigh stronger protections for EMS personnel
Pittsburgh EMS training included updated triage strategies, trauma care protocols and hands-on exercises
Johnson County paramedics practiced a pediatric drowning response inside Texas Health Resources’ new $1.3M mobile simulation lab
Longtime Queens Paramedic Michael Greco takes over Local 2507 as the union pushes for a new city contract, pay parity and workplace safety
Baton Rouge police say gunfire erupted inside the Mall of Louisiana, sending shoppers and workers scrambling for safety
Richmond University Medical Center will take two ambulances out of service in July, raising concerns about response times as EMS cuts continue citywide
The mission marked a milestone for Erlanger LIFE FORCE Air Medical’s K-9 Transport Program after a Clay County K-9 suffered acute lung injury from being inadvertently exposed to concentrated ozone
A toxic gas release at a silver recovery facility in Kanawha County left two people dead and about 30 others hospitalized as officials investigate a chemical reaction involving nitric acid
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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Leading the charge to combat COVID-19, promote telehealth and advance the EMS agenda, while prioritizing patients and staff
Lessons in communication, coordination and safety from an unusual response involving several inmates
Examining recommendations for EMS treatment of adult and pediatric cardiac arrest related to epinephrine, compression depth and rate, and double sequential defibrillation
PRODUCT NEWS
An oversized load fell off a trailer and onto a vehicle in Temple, killing two people
The training system provides a variety of simulations for first responders, such as heart attacks, burns, childbirth, lacerations, broken bones and overdoses
MindRhythm’s device, Harmony, is a feasible tool for use in the prehospital setting
At its core, Logis strengthens ESO’s foundation serving EMS, fire departments, and hospitals and extends ESO’s data-driven insights to dispatch and emergency communication centers, while enhancing mobile integrated health capabilities
Versatility and customization on display in Indianapolis
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Members of Medic 27, Engine 10 and EMS 2 were the first to use whole blood on a patient since the program started
Books
Real-life experiences as NJ EMT and NY news manager fuel new novel by Tom Kranz
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance
Braun Chief XL ambulances on display at Booth #5846