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.
What EMS needs to know about treating suicide attempts
Does bolus dose epinephrine or phenylephrine have a role in the prehospital environment?
A lawsuit claims Honolulu paramedics could have prevented a fatal ambulance fire. Was the crew’s response justified?
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
Airway management guru Kelly Grayson on when and how to escalate to a more invasive and secure airway, and when to elevate care
A dozen ambulance services received boxes of masks, gowns and face shields from AHN and Highmark Health
Explore ketamine uses and outcomes with purposeful data analysis
The West Valley Fire District ambulance crew was transporting a patient from a vehicle crash when the fire started
On-board cameras captured a vehicle hitting the rig, after which the crew cared for both the patient on board and another injured person
Investigators hired by the city of Aurora, Colo., reported that police did not have a legal basis to stop McClain, and medics failed to properly evaluate him before administering ketamine
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
The driver of the car that collided with the Prisma Ambulance was charged with DUI; the crew sustained minor injuries
John Romeo, SCCAD’s deputy chief medical officer, shares the lessons learned from registering as a vaccine distribution site and recruiting vaccinators
Two Lynch Ambulance crewmembers were injured in the crash
As agencies are tasked with moving, packing and unpacking the vaccines, providers must be mindful of carbon dioxide dangers
Our co-hosts welcome Sean Simmonds, EMS preparedness and safety coordinator for Montgomery County (Texas) Hospital District, to discuss all things COVID-19
Officials say Dijimon Kelly, 22, was suffering from mental health problems when he jumped out of an ambulance on Friday
Prosecutors said Michael Greenhaw, 43, put patients in danger when he stole the fentanyl and replaced it with saline
First responders were accused of negligence after Paul Tarashuk was left at a gas station by a deputy and then struck by a car in 2018
Worcester police officials announced this week that they have completed their investigation into the video posted on Facebook in July
A frontline ED and EMS physician recounts his experience with COVID-19
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
