EMS1 Research Center
The EMS1 Research Center serves as a central access point for critical prehospital medicine research that can help drive operational and policy changes at the local, state and federal level.
Get insights into EMS provider behavior and beliefs related to hot topics like fatigue management, and participate in EMS1 polls and surveys.
Additionally, find the latest information about research conducted by esteemed EMS organizations, such as the American Ambulance Association, and National Association of EMS Physicians, among other organizations focused on provider health and wellness, patient assessment and treatment, and a variety of safety issues.
The EMS Counts Act would update federal labor statistics to include EMS providers who also serve as firefighters
Text-message study links early-morning fatigue spikes, call volume and naps to crew alertness
The AIMHI awards recognize standout agencies, individuals and programs advancing high-value, integrated mobile healthcare
Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI
The 2024 Public-Release Research Dataset is the largest of its kind, featuring over 60 million EMS activations nationwide
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
A UT Southwestern study of 500K cardiac arrest cases finds survival has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, especially in Black and Hispanic communities
“GCS <8; intubate” may be endangered, but not totally deserving of extinction
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage
The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal
An episode of Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast “Revisionist History” dives into the data — and the noise — behind why EMS sirens may no longer be worth the risk
What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns
How one fire department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance
A study in the Lancet Regional Health — Americas reveals a widening U.S. heart health divide, with wealthier, college-educated individuals facing lower heart disease risks
Female EMS clinicians report high rates of harassment, mental health struggles and limited career support. Research highlights key areas for reform to create a safer and more inclusive workplace.
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New research explores how point-of-care lung ultrasound can improve prehospital identification of acute heart failure
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
A randomized trial suggests public spaces may be suitable for blood pressure screenings
Dr. Matthew Walker’s book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states
From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Research highlights the potential population health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists
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