Patient Safety

Why administration of normal saline off-duty constitutes possession and delivery of a controlled substance

How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?

Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose

Take a few minutes to provide insight into fatigue symptoms, sleep disorders and mitigation strategies

After more than a year of weathering a pandemic, it’s fitting that the 2021 EMS Week theme emphasizes EMS’ dedication to local communities

"The First Step Program" will offer individuals an opportunity to get help without the fear of arrest or having to worry about a lack of health insurance

In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the use of ketamine in EMS and new legislation that may restrict its use, as well as the broader implications of legislators weighing in on EMS practices

If you are a provider with an IFAK, or a tactical medic, you will want to upgrade to these shears

There was a lot to talk about last year, so don’t miss these must-listen episodes for a second time

Understanding the sequelae of traumatic asphyxia, strangulation and positional asphyxia

What can agency leaders and first responders do to overcome the challenges and effects of such a physically and mentally taxing career?

You don’t have to roll out a red carpet, but there are a few extra considerations for caring for celebrities, politicians and other high-profile individuals in the public spotlight