Trauma
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Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
Put your trauma care knowledge to the test on trauma terminology and assessment
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Garth Goodwin plans to donate the proceeds from a charity golf tournament in his name to first responder Rory Barros, who lost his leg after being hit by a drunk driver on duty
Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White hopes to spend the next few months researching how to train more peer counselors and create a support network to help responders
A paramedic hopes this last thought will help her find sleep again
A woman was vacationing with friends when she was gored in the chest by a beach umbrella that darted at her during a sudden wind gust
The federal government is seeking input on how to improve trauma care in the field
Moderating exposure to secondary trauma and practicing self-care can help EMTs and paramedics avoid PTSD
Isaiah Cormier said he is “very grateful” that his girlfriend, Juliette Moore, saved him by performing CPR after he was struck by lightning
Capt. Darin Peterson and Eric Watkins jumped into action after an 18-year-old and a 4-year-old were struck by lightning
Host Ginger Locke interviews Dr. Brandon Bleess about patients with a chief complaint of chest pain
The “Stop the Bleed” app, which is free of charge, was designed to teach the public how to save lives in an emergency
The new trauma kits, which are tested on Afghanistan battlefields, include tourniquets, hyfin vents that can be applied to a chest wound and medicated gauze
First responders are trained to respond to emergencies, but many are unprepared for the unbelievable trauma that accompanies a mass casualty incident
Celebrating those who spend their days and nights helping others when they need help the most during EMS Week 2018
Officials have reported explosive devices have been found on and near the scene
In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
Rory Barros was hit by a drunk driver while responding to a crash last August
Rethinking EMS response to pediatric emergency care, trauma, pain management and arrests
“Once again, we are confronted with a specter of a mass casualty situation... this is unfortunate and it continues,” Dr. Andre Campbell said
Barry Schroeder, who lost his leg after a motorcycle crash, will get a chance to qualify for the 2022 Paralympics
Superintendent Doug Ute hopes the treatment kits, developed by citizenAID USA, won’t ever be needed
Through the EPIC treatment, EMS providers are taught to focus on the three H-bombs to prevent further damage to head injuries
The study will help to better understand the effects sharing one’s traumatic experiences via writing has on the mental health of first responders
Donnie Smith’s family said there were ambulances outside of the ER, but he was not transferred for four hours
The Milwaukee City-County Trauma Response program trains responders to provide services to families and children that have gone through a traumatic experience
To reduce the dying from active shooter incidents the killing and bleeding has to be stopped quicker
EMS providers must be prepared to protect their communities at a moment’s notice
Six months earlier, Medical City Plano formed the “pre-hospital amputation team” after Collin County firefighters expressed a need
Improve your patient assessment of traumatic injuries in geriatric medicine
American Medical Response announced they have committed resources to train citizens on how to save lives during traumatic incidents
You are dispatched to a report of a male patient involved in a bicycle accident
