Patient Handling
The patient handling topic contains the latest news, information, education and training tips for EMTs and paramedics related to lifting and moving patients.
What we can learn about EMS responsibility to intervene from the death of George Floyd
As the State of Colorado eases measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we take a look at how one community with an early outbreak took aggressive measures to contain the spread of the virus – and emerge stronger than ever.
Scenario: EMS work through resuscitation and management strategies when they respond to a call for pediatric drowning and find the child in cardiac arrest
Recommendations from SAE describe specific testing standards to minimize the risk of injury to providers and patients during an ambulance collision
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, here are seven more EMS inventions and ideas led by women
Stryker hopes to expand its product offerings and broaden its global reach with the acquisition
Big dreams to improve EMS with a windfall of funding for safety, health and wellness, research and leadership development
Chris and Kelly answer questions from our listeners about immobilization and leadership
We asked EMS providers about the presence of ambulances at games, the personnel available and their training to treat sports-related injuries
What level of care is available and are EMS personnel on standby at high school football games in your response area?
EMS providers need to apply best practices for trauma patient triage and consider available products to improve patient survival
The EMSA ambulance pulled over when she began to fight paramedics; she then ran from the ambulance and was struck by a car
EMS providers riding in the back of current-design ambulances are at high risk of injury or death during a crash
Growing evidence appears to support modified spinal immobilization protocols for pediatric trauma patients
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the pros and cons of stepping over patients
The departments recived American Heart Association’s “Mission: Lifeline” awards, given to EMS crews based on the speed of treating and transporting severe heart attack patients
The American Heart Association award aims at improving the system of care for cardiac arrest patients
Justifiable and properly executed patient restraint, within protocol guidelines, never looks good to the lay public
I am truly fortunate to have known so many people more intimately than I had any right to expect
Is it time for EMS providers to rethink the meaning and application of “load and go”?
An EMT’s perspective on the legal and civilian expectations for cops to render aid to persons in police custody
The technology lifts the stretcher mechanically and locks it in place
Overcome analysis paralysis by focusing on the sequence and process of patient assessment and treatment
EMS agencies are invited to test and comment on proposed measures for stroke patient assessment, care and transport
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