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.
Examining the research on physician- vs. paramedic-led teams
Collaboration between EMS and community resources is key to creating a stronger network of mental health crisis response
Debunking unsound research and increasing hospital collaboration to improve outcomes
From data sharing of real-time clinical feedback, to rounding with medical directors, learn how to tackle and treat burnout in paramedics and EMTs
A study sponsored by the American Red Cross showed that bystanders are willing to stop severe bleeding by applying specialized dressings, and are willing to learn more
Those with severe brain injuries who were treated with the new protocol before they reached the hospital survived at twice the rate of those who didn’t get this new treatment
HealthEast Medical Transportation aims to gauge the confidence level of EMS providers around the country in the care of transgender patients
A collaboration between NASEMSO, NAEMSP and ACEP produced an evidence-based guideline for EMS providers to follow when considering naloxone for patient treatment
The feasibility of a telehealth program within a large EMS system highlights progress in matching healthcare resources with patient needs
EMS clinical leaders need to review and consider the research before implementing a new CPR technique
“The results will tell us if we’re sending the right resources on emergency calls and if the resources being sent are appropriate,” City Manager Patrick Urich said
A study into the critical stress issues experienced by the families of 911 operators is looking for anonymous participants for a 10-question survey
How EMS organizations are losing good employees with low pay scales
High-quality EMS research, according to Dr. Remle Crowe, will improve the health and safety of EMS providers and their patients
New research shows that while women call for help when their husbands, brothers and fathers suffer heart attacks, they do not properly act on their own
Researchers found that the FDA and opioid manufacturers failed to monitor the restricted use of a powerful type of fentanyl even after problems were discovered
Researchers said many paramedics in their study ignored World Health Organization guidelines when soap and water or antiseptic rub was needed
The study showed readmission to the hospital was reduced when nurses surveyed patients before release
Investigations commissioned by Hennepin Healthcare found that its paramedics and research staff acted appropriately in its ketamine study of agitated patients
Data visualization illuminates patterns and connections, allowing providers to tell a story and direct actions to improve care and performance
The National Safety Council found that the odds of dying from an accidental opioid overdose were 1 in 96
Researchers found MRSA on all nine oxygen tanks they tested from three ambulances in Alabama
The research aims to show that the gas known as xenon lessens brain injury in successfully resuscitated cardiac arrest patients
A review concluded that New Hampshire’s EMS system is in good shape, but its dependence on volunteers and an under-resourced trauma system threaten its sustainability
A recent study found that other drugs or treatments may be more helpful for non-cancer pain
A data-driven approach can be applied to determine the value of a community paramedic intervention for specific types of frequent EMS transports
Researchers who looked at thousands of 911 calls found that response times for cardiac arrest incidents in low-income areas are 10 percent longer
A study in Arizona over a seven-year period confirms a higher rate of death by suicide among EMTs vs. the general public
Researchers said gunshot wounds among children and teens account for $270 million in hospital costs each year
A recent study debunked the common belief that the morning hours are a “danger time zone” for sudden cardiac arrest
A look at how paramedics treat people for pain-related emergencies shows that complaints of pain from black, Asian and Latino people are sometimes ignored
EMS triage and destination, emergency department, transfer and stroke team protocols are essential to rapid definitive treatment for ischemic stroke
Around 259 people have died while taking photos of themselves since 2011, with drowning listed as the leading cause
