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.
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
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.
Should we be using midazolam instead of morphine in congestive heart failure?
The Index tracks data for more than 2,600 EMS agencies across the country
Another tool in the diagnostician’s briefcase
Head-to-toe guidance for improving trauma outcomes
Examining cardiac care in the absence of STEMI following ROSC
Takeaways from more than 8M EMS encounters that help inform destination decisions
This year’s survey touches on topics such as lights and sirens usage and treatment-in-place adoption, as well as recruitment and retention initiatives
Patients who may benefit from ECMO will be moved to an emergency department sooner
The study aims to determine the type and prevalence of the mistakes and other factors
Is there a role for dexamethasone in the prehospital environment?
Twelve universities and labs are participating in the effort to try to make a synthetic product to treat blood loss in people
Personnel feel unrecognized, many do not trust agency leaders and few are willing to recommend their career to others. How can we fix this?
Among reported cases, over half of the children were toddlers; symptoms include drowsiness, breathing problems, fast heart rate and vomiting
25.1% of the drivers tested positive for THC, and nearly 20% had blood-alcohol levels beyond legal limits
The AAA and Newton 360 Industry Turnover Survey reveals increased turnover rates in full and part-time EMTs and paramedics
Check out the results from this year’s polls, which captured the pulse of the EMS1 community throughout 2022
The analysis found higher numbers of deaths on the hottest days and said the coldest days were fatal to even more people
Lexipol Editorial Director Greg Friese guest hosts this episode with cohost Kelly Grayson as they discuss diversity in EMS education
The International Journal of Paramedicine aims to present research relevant to patient care and the advancement of paramedicine
The researchers suggest that greater diversity in training materials could help improve patients’ survival rates
The think tank also found that 30% of agencies created programs that either pair specialists such as paramedics with police or send them on calls instead of cops
The research also shows the effectiveness of on-site vaccine clinics and educational programs, as well as vaccine mandates
This year’s key findings include information on antibiotic use, injury severity, hospital events and hip fracture surgeries
The study’s lead researcher said the findings are a strong reminder that bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest should quickly call 911 and perform CPR
Montgomery County Hospital District evaluates prehospital NTG feasibility, effectiveness and safety for pulmonary edema
