Safety

Diagnosing post-discharge complications in bariatric surgical patients

Bariatric patients may present with dehydration, malnutrition and surgical site complications in the days and weeks after a bariatric surgery procedure

August 30, 2019 02:38 PM

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Safety

Ernesto Rodriguez: The increase of assaults on EMS providers and how it’s affecting the industry

Our co-hosts are joined by Austin Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) Chief to discuss staggering survey results about the prevalence of violence in EMS

August 30, 2019 11:17 AM

Inside EMS Podcast

EMS Advocacy

Compassion and skill: Mindfulness in EMS

Being thoughtful is the key to success in EMS training, providing compassionate care and setting priorities

August 26, 2019 02:03 PM

5 types of helmets with EMS applications

Here are a few medical helmets that are under development or currently in use

June 03, 2009 07:46 AM

Jim Upchurch, MD, EMTP

Tactical EMS / TEMS

Why Tactical Combat Casualty Care is the standard for medical care in hostile environments

TCCC is a framework developed and published by the U.S. Special Operations Command for delivering medical care in the tactical setting

June 02, 2009 09:15 AM

Larry Torrey

Seattle motorcyclist runs into ambulance

June 02, 2009 06:24 AM

Ky. paramedic stabbed, police search for suspect

May 30, 2009 07:26 AM

UK medics sickened by suicide farmer’s chemical cocktail

May 29, 2009 05:39 AM

UK ambulance boss furious as crews fend off attacks

May 28, 2009 05:06 AM

More Steps for Uniform Fitness

May 26, 2009 08:09 AM

Bryan Fass

Canada paramedic seriously injured in collision with alleged DUI driver

May 26, 2009 07:32 AM

Specialty Vehicles

Calif. rescue volunteer flips ATV, hit by ambulance

May 26, 2009 05:24 AM

Ark. driver crashes into ambulance, dies

May 25, 2009 08:13 AM

Maine ATV, sled clubs work with helicopter service to set rescue zones

May 22, 2009 11:14 AM

Okla. governor signs EMT protection law

May 22, 2009 07:53 AM

UK paramedic uses chair to fend off an abusive patient

May 18, 2009 06:08 AM

Medical Equipment & Supplies

Conn. chimp that mauled woman had Xanax in system

May 13, 2009 08:44 AM

Safety

Ky. paramedic: ‘We were probably right in the tornado’

May 13, 2009 08:29 AM

Specialty Vehicles

Wis. helicopter requests down since fatal crash

May 12, 2009 05:57 AM

6 San Antonio firefighters treated for chlorine

May 10, 2009 10:50 AM

Loss of firefighter son inspires mom’s effort

May 09, 2009 08:46 AM

‘Move over’ law for highways gets nod in Neb.

May 09, 2009 08:42 AM

Specialty Vehicles

NTSB: Fatal Ariz. medical chopper crash pilots’ fault

May 08, 2009 05:54 AM

FDNY EMT to serve 6 months for fatal crash

May 06, 2009 06:21 AM

Safety

Del. ambulance crash hospitalizes 3

May 05, 2009 06:16 AM

Safety

Scottish ambulances crashed once a day on average

May 05, 2009 05:36 AM

Officials provide outlook on swine flu for EMS providers

May 02, 2009 11:11 AM

Specialty Vehicles

NTSB Finds FAA’s Revocation of Air Ambulance Operating Certificate ‘Short on Proof'; Appeal Denied

May 01, 2009 10:51 AM

Tactical EMS / TEMS

Suspect indicted in shooting death of NY EMT

May 01, 2009 07:44 AM

NJ ambulance leaking fuel engulfed by fire

May 01, 2009 07:10 AM

Everyday EMS with Greg Friese: Roadside Visibility

April 30, 2009 10:31 AM

Updated Best Practices for EMS Agencies Identified by EMS Chiefs of Canada

April 28, 2009 02:02 PM

IAEMSC Influenza Guidance Updates

April 27, 2009 08:06 AM

International Association of EMS Chiefs

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.