Safety
The safety topic provides news, information and resources to keep EMS providers informed about key safety issues, developments and technology, including research and initiatives focused on violence against EMS professionals, how to prevent an injury, near-miss reporting and risk mitigation.
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
EMS improvement and research scientists join the podcast to discuss red lights and sirens project
Ketamine versus haloperidol and benzodiazepine or physical restraint only
A review of the performance of ketamine in the agitated or excited delirium patient with an acute and potential life-threatening medical condition
The vehicle was later located near a mall but police did not find the driver; no one was injured in the collision
The woman was highly intoxicated when she attacked two police officers and a paramedic
The paramedics were attacked after telling bystanders to move away from a patient they were treating; three people were involved in the attack
Learn how to anticipate, recognize, and manage violent patient encounters to minimize danger to yourself and the patient
Recommendations from SAE describe specific testing standards to minimize the risk of injury to providers and patients during an ambulance collision
The woman assaulted the paramedic while she was being transported to the hospital; she was arrested and charged with assault
The man, who was on synthetic marijuana, kicked a paramedic in the head, knocking him out and giving him a concussion
A paramedic had to leave his ambulance to ask drivers to move their cars
The paramedic shielded the man from debris when a nearby train left the platform
The pilot made the landing after reporting smoke in the helicopter; the helicopter was transporting a toddler with non life-threatening injuries
An injured responder becomes a liability on scene, requiring more resources for treatment and transport and delaying treatment to the initial patient
The paramedic was kicked in the stomach by a man she was treating; she was taken to the hospital for her injuries
Byron Beales was charged for allegedly beating a patient he was transporting in an ambulance; his case was dismissed on Wednesday
Because the streets are so dangerous in San Bernardino, crews must wait until there is a police presence before responding
The paramedic was responding to a call when a woman spat in her mouth and flicked blood on her before saying she was HIV positive
The only thing between me and certain death at the hands of a psychopath is a seat belt and portable radio
We laugh about our own fatigue-related episodes, but such gallows humor belittles the real issue that lies beneath
An off-duty FDNY EMT stopped to help and lend assistance when a police lieutenant ran into a car and launched the woman 30 feet off the side of the road
The man’s attorney said he was acting in self-defense after being pushed over by a fire captain
The paramedics were forced to work a 20-hour shift to transport a patient; officials said crews regularly work shifts of more than 15 hours
Expand your knowledge of EMS care beyond rote memorization and you’ll soon realize that you are rarely withholding care
A relative of the patient threw a firefighter’s radio through the back window of the ambulance, shattering the window and striking the EMT
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, here are seven more EMS inventions and ideas led by women
Current uses of tourniquets for prehospital bleeding control
A man has been charged after stabbing three people; police said the stabbings were “clearly unprovoked attacks”
The eight firefighters and one battalion chief were treated for minor injuries ranging from burns to abrasions
