Trauma
Prepare for patients who experience blunt-force or penetrating trauma with news, research, expert-written columns, podcasts and original videos in the EMS1 Trauma topic.
Examining the hardware and software requirements, and where P-POCUS fits into the EMS scope of practice
Understanding the mechanisms of injury in a MVC and how to reduce ambulance collisions
Reduce your community’s risk by training citizens how to control bleeding
Nearly 500,000 people use the EMS system in the United States for penetrating gunshot wounds, with nearly 10 percent of those resulting in a fatality
According to the study, ‘Exposure to traumatic stressors is potentially an integral part of the job for EMS personnel’
The 70-year-old driver of a 1998 Honda Accord apparently lost control of his vehicle, crashing into the rear of the CHP car and killing the passenger on impact
Unfortunately, the skills we need to deal with difficult situations are not typically taught in our training
The proposed rule is where there is both intoxication and possible head injury, the paramedic must default to head injury
Knowing where to focus your attention can be the difference between life and death for a trauma patient
Canines were on the scene after 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina and the shootings at Virginia Tech
Nicholas Blossom is in stable condition after landing headfirst on a spiked fence
Airlifted to trauma center with serious injuries
Bill would provide workers compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder
Books
Tools and tips on learning more about the crucial task to investigate the patient’s injury or illness
New spine board introduced to provide cost-effective support tool
Fiji leader: cyclone damage ‘overwhelming’
At no point during the period up to surgical intervention is time related to outcome, says study
Surgical blade for removing clothes designed to be fast, durable
Lift pinned the man, causing face injuries and possible head trauma
Death toll hits 708 after 8.8 magnitude earthquake
6.1 magnitude temblor the largest since initial quake
Chaplains, mental health professionals aid responders in tough times
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