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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

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Murphy JD, MS, PA-C, EFO 5 min read Share To: Shutterstock/Fineart1 Emergency medical services (EMS) are essential in delivering timely care during medical crises. Some conceptual models envision fully autonomous ambulances that transport stabilized patients without needing onboard medical staff.

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Just Culture in EMS

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Emergency medical services(EMS) has historically been a punitive system, resulting in people being unforthcoming about issues or concealing minor infractions in hopes of evading discipline. Depending on what system you’re in, the quality assurance and disciplinary models, have shown many outcomes.

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

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Why This Matters for Paramedics Anyone who has worked in emergency medical services knows the challenges of managing severe hemorrhage in the field. The study compared the effects of different albumins on improving heart function and reducing fluid requirements during critical resuscitations. The findings were promising.

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

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Rethinking the Recruitment Model—People Hire People Memphis Fire and Rescue shifted recruitment responsibility from traditional human resources personnel to firefighters and firefighter-paramedics deeply embedded in the culture.

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Charlotte (NC) Finalizes Contract to Reduce Fire Department Responses to EMS Calls

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The agreement also requires MEDIC to pay the city of Charlotte a monthly first responder subsidy of $41,586.25, or $499,035 annually. This money goes to the Charlotte Fire Department for EMS work, medical supplies and equipment. This agreement does not change how Medic or Charlotte Fire responds to emergency calls today.

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Unmasking the Mental Health Crisis Among First Responders

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Alanna emphasizes how vital it is to dismantle these barriers and normalize mental health conversations within emergency services culture. Barriers to Treatment Remain High Despite the clear need, many first responders hesitate to seek mental health care due to stigma and fear of professional consequences.

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Communicating with Pediatric Patients in Crisis

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One of the hardest communication challenges in pediatric patients is the fact that their wide age range is accompanied by a variety of developmental stages. JEMS: Pediatric Care: Insights from EMS Week 2025 Communicating in general is difficult in pediatrics and differs significantly from that of an adult patient.

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