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Governor Maura Healey is sending $5M in EMS grants to 13 communities to offset longer transport times and higher call volumes following the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
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Citing a rise in lift assists, false alarms and other non-emergency responses, Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Nye is proposing an ordinance change that would charge elder care facilities
CHP says a Toyota Tacoma crossed the centerline on Highway 99W near Red Bluff and hit a Tehama County TRAX bus head-on, engulfing the bus in flames
A garbage truck struck a tractor-trailer, killing the driver and sending three others to the hospital during a response that included extended extrication and the use of whole blood
An exterior construction elevator fell from the second floor of a seven-story hotel under construction during Turning Stone’s expansion project in Verona
Washington State DOH approved the upgrade, enabling AEMTs to provide expanded meds, IV therapy, advanced airway management and more, while boosting staffing, mutual aid capacity and community health outreach
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Firefighter/EMTs with Sky Valley Fire administered CPR, oxygen therapy and naloxone to revive six dogs in critical condition
Orland Park firefighters’ union says ambulance shortages put residents at risk, while the new fire chief says call data does not justify restoring full service
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Communication is vital to maintaining privacy and EMS public relations when a patient is pronounced in a public setting
Further research is needed to determine if naloxone access laws actually increase distribution and use of naloxone, and high-risk behavior by patients with opioid use disorder
EMS providers must be prepared to protect their communities at a moment’s notice
Educating patients about alternate forms of pain management could stem the tide of opioid overdoses
Expert opinion and guidelines can frame this important EMS health and safety issue and guide future research and progress
EMS providers need to be involved in educating communities in how to provide the initial response to critically injured patients
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Trainers across the country are including pyrotechnics, paid actors and virtual reality to better simulate realism for first responders
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