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Equipping paramedics with the training and resources to survive the hazards of the job

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
When call volume is relentless, these 5-15 minute resets fit inside real workflows — helping EMTs and paramedics lower stress, stay present and carry less from call to call
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Putting traffic incident management into practice can help us influence high-frequency, high-risk environments we can’t control
We can apply the 5 Es of CRR to distracted driving to better protect our first responders operating on roadways
Our co-hosts discuss research regarding police-public interactions and if EMS could benefit and change anything with the findings
Who could use a little more sleep?
EMS providers are more susceptible to sleep disorders and their inherent dangers and health implications
“Maybe I cannot stop which threatens peace. But maybe, for one little moment, I can put others at ease.”
When hindsight turns into handcuffs, what do criminal charges against EMS providers mean?
Delayed treatment, disjointed command and outdated protocols are costing lives. Here’s how to streamline care from the crisis point to the trauma center.
You are the first arriving unit to a potentially chaotic scene; does your scene size-up for other units measure up?
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
Steve Whitehead shares the red flags that mean you’re moving too fast on scene
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
Know the signs of escalation and how to diffuse dangerous encounters