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.
Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham offers action steps for after a theft has occurred and how to prevent one in the future
Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
In this eBook, learn about optimal patient positioning, securing an airway with facial trauma involvement and the benefits of the bougie in airway management
This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you’re prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies
KCFD Station 10 posts with an image of an ambulance and captions from providers about their violent encounters has over 3,000 shares
Enhance your IV insertion skills with these expert tips, ensuring efficient and effective patient care in emergency situations
Authorities credit the PennSTAR pilot for not crashing into any homes
Drowning is preventable and most times occurs in pools or swimming areas where adults lifeguards are present (or should be)
This year’s EMS Week theme is “We care. For everyone.” How is your agency honoring your service?
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County—sending him flying
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
Features to consider when choosing your perfect EMT pants fit
Where to buy EMS pants that can stand up to the demands of the job
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
Explore top self-defense tools like TASERs, pepper spray and personal alarms. Learn how to choose, use, and store them safely and legally
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
A shooting at Elizabeth City State University during its Viking Fest celebration left one person dead and six others injured
Make your patient feel less like a sack of potatoes with these tips from Steve Whitehead
Warning signs and a checklist for evaluating patients after a lift assist
The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize
On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients
There are several things you can do to protect both your patient and yourself
This advanced app-based solution can improve accountability and reduce diversion
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
Ambulance collisions, which happen with frightening regularity, often result in injury and are occasionally fatal, especially for private vehicle drivers
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
Hands-on testing insights into the best EMT boots from top brands
What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns
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