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.
EMS training gaps in lifting practices, medical measuring and monitoring, and providing compassionate care put patients and providers at risk
Use the right equipment and enlist extra personnel to help transport bariatric patients out of their homes and into the ambulance while keeping their safety top of mind
Community paramedicine communication with patients, their family members and the local crews can eliminate obstacles and improve patient care for bariatric patients
Research at two universities in England found the continued presence of, and communication by, health care staff were just as importance as performance measures like response times when it comes to patient care
Obesity-related diseases, vaccine preventable disease, mental illness and the need for education should all be considered in the prehospital setting
Since the differential diagnosis for PEA is wide and ACLS offers little guidance, try these tips to improve the chances of patient survival
We asked EMS1 Facebook fans for their ideas for other uses of backboards
Police say the man was hallucinating; he voluntarily got into an ambulance, then jumped out
The medic pleaded no contest and signed away his paramedic certification; patient speaks about the incident
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson go head-to-head with a mock patient handoff report; how do your skills stack up?
In the heat of the moment remember short-term satisfaction won’t replace long-term consequences
The man jumped into front of ambulance when crew stopped to notify police of man’s behavior; he led police on a 10-mile chase
The former Fla. medic tipped a stretcher over when the patient allegedly refused to get off the cot
Technological and engineering innovations are making patient transport safer and less stressful
The EMS-specific fitness test takes into account moving equipment, lifting people, and other mechanics of the job
Spinal immobilization is based on exam findings and patient complaints, not the mechanism of injury
The role and authority of a safety officer is to observe and intervene when they see unacceptable risk to the patient or caregivers
The patient is a year younger than my mother was when she lost her ability to function; this time, everything is going right
Sgt. James Brown died while in custody for a two-day DWI sentence; autopsy result cited natural causes by sickle cell crisis.
The power cot can hold up to 700 pounds and is run on a battery pack
Those at the top of the EMS pecking order often have the knowledge and experience to successfully respond to spontaneous situations
After its control substance agent quit, the volunteer department will have to call a neighboring EMS agency to treat patients that need medication
911 calls for incidents like transporting patients across campus are a waste or resources that take responders away from more urgent calls, some officials say
With heavy- and binge-drinking on the rise, EMS providers can go beyond basic protocols to help connect patient behavior to consequences
AMR was found responsible for the death of a 67-year-old woman who died after an ambulance crew dropped her on the ground
Responders worked together for 7 hours to extricate and transport a woman weighing 840 pounds
Focusing completely on the child makes pediatric assessment more effective and diminishes the chaotic nature of the scene
Even though a Pa. paramedic was acquitted of charges from altercation with a patient there are important questions and concerns to address
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