EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
Hennepin Healthcare aims to join a national study on the pre-hospital use of calcium and vasopressin on trauma patients
The Missouri EMS Association will use funds to put mobile integrated healthcare networks in six communities in Missouri and Kansas
Mecklenburg County EMTs have some fun on Halloween
A Maryland State Police medevac crew lifted the injured hiker from a wooded area in Carroll County
An elderly couple who worked as poll workers in Wright County were killed when their vehicle was swept away in the flooding
Authorities said a driver did not stop at a railway crossing in Scott County and collided with a railcar
A report from the ride-share company reveals that drivers working 32 hours a week make around $13,500 more annually than first-year EMTs
After being struck by a Columbia River Fire & Rescue ambulance, the cyclist received a $1,862 bill for the trip to the hospital
El Paso County officials have relied on hazmat technicians to deal with suspicious ballots and ballots covered with urine and blood
The Yarmouth crew was able to position their ambulance and block the driver on I-295
Clark County Ambulance Service now operates two fully staffed ambulances 24/7, with a third added during peak hours
With over 35 years as a flight nurse, clinical director and educator, Jan Eichel was unanimously selected
The video was shown in court during the trial of Daniel Penny, who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold after he allegedly threatened to kill other subway train passengers
Police officers at Waiehu Beach Park used a tourniquet to stop the bleeding
New guidelines call for police to adopt restraint practices that emphasize medical awareness and collaboration with EMS to reduce fatalities
Michigan State Police said a semitruck driver did not see the backup in time and crashed into a dozen vehicles
Tens of thousands are without power as severe weather destroyed structures and caused flooding
Employees initially reported the victim missing from the floor before they found his body inside a machine in the Fort Worth plant
Personnel from three towns trained on their response to a school shooting in Manchester-by-the-Sea
Some patients use specialized medical transport, but San Francisco-based Uber and Lyft are also taking people to ERs, dialysis, cancer care, physical therapy, and other medical appointments
Advanced EMT Lance Smeal is recognized for his kindness while treating 2-year-old having difficulty breathing
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
San Francisco Sergeant Harrell’s swift, skillful response helped stabilize 49ers player Ricky Pearsall, illustrating the life-saving impact of basic emergency training
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
The city’s EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
PRODUCT NEWS
Republic EVS expand their partnership with Medix Ambulances to support EMS/Fire services seeking high-value, quick delivery ambulances within Utah
The two assets are both capable of establishing their own off-grid network, allowing first responders to communicate with each other in challenging situations