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.
In the wake of three deadly MCIs in November, only 11% of poll respondents said their agency is fully staffed and trained for a mass casualty incident
Canadian researchers studied the impact of a single night without sleep, as well as chronic poor sleep quality
Is death notification training associated with decreased burnout among EMS professionals?
The research showed that the longer patients stayed in the field the worse their chances of survival.
According to the study, ‘Exposure to traumatic stressors is potentially an integral part of the job for EMS personnel’
Visits by Medicaid recipients nearly doubled in a decade
Study: Intravenous Drug Administration During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Researchers examined the medical records of 5,170 minors who were treated by emergency medical personnel for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that hyperventilation of intubated patients with head injuries increases both morbidity and mortality
Patient survival linked to volume of past procedures performed by rescuer
Review: Effect of Emergency Medical Technician - Placed Combitubes on Outcomes After Out-Of-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Arrest
