Patient Safety
The patient safety topic contains news, tips and expert-written articles sharing how EMS providers can build safety into every system of care, ensuring that patients receive the safest and most reliable care.
Putting traffic incident management into practice can help us influence high-frequency, high-risk environments we can’t control
What EMS needs to know about treating suicide attempts
Does bolus dose epinephrine or phenylephrine have a role in the prehospital environment?
Two Horry County Fire Rescue members were injured when their rig overturned in an incident involving another vehicle
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
Urge your representatives to pass the Prevent Bleeding Act, to expand access to bleeding control kits
EMS, fire and police representatives testified before the committee saying ketamine is important for first responders’ safety
In this eBook, learn about optimal patient positioning, securing an airway with facial trauma involvement and the benefits of the bougie in airway management
The petition comes three years after civil rights investigators found Hennepin Healthcare paramedics were sedating people at the request of police
Ethan Lutz was a college student working as an EMT deployed to New York during the COVID-19 crisis; as he watched the city grapple with the PPE shortage, he came up with an idea to make providers safer in the future
Keeping them going round and round during fuel supply disruptions
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
The bill limits the use of ketamine and chemical restraints by first responders and prohibits any police involvement in using chemical restraints
Why administration of normal saline off-duty constitutes possession and delivery of a controlled substance
Learn more about psychogenic seizures and how to be a more empathetic provider
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?
“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
The driver of the vehicle that collided with the ambulance was given two traffic citations
The agreement will allow Meadville Central Fire Department personnel to drive Meadville Area Ambulance Service (MAAS) vehicles from response scenes under certain circumstances
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
Quality improvement and the STAR method of decision making
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss Kelly Grayson’s recent airway management webinar (now available on-demand) and debate the best intubation tools
A patient presented with a unique set of symptoms not previously encountered by EMS providers with over 30-plus years of collective experience
Cherokee Cox said she called 911 from the back of the ambulance and looked for something to hit the suspect with
Examining the types of medical errors prehospital providers are susceptible to, the contributing factors and how infusion pumps can safeguard against medication errors
One paramedic was injured falling out of the rig when it was stolen
Our co-hosts discuss the mounting obstacles for EMS during the unprecedented winter weather with Chief Rodriguez and how they are preparing for the future
The ambulance crew was alerted to the fire by a bystander
Oklahoma City Fire Department officials have been criticized for their handling of the incident
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