Fri.May 02, 2025

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Three Injured in DE Ambulance Crash

JEMS

Three people are recovering after a crash involving an ambulance in Delaware on Thursday morning.

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Spotting Boerhaave Syndrome in the ED: Hamman’s Crunch Time

EM Board Bombs

-Case- A 54-year-old man presents to the ED with sudden, severe chest pain that began shortly after an episode of forceful vomiting. He’s diaphoretic, tachycardic, and complains of neck discomfort and shortness of breath. He says the pain radiates to his back and worsens with swallowing. On exam, you note subtle crepitus in his neck and chest wall.

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CO Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Surprise Balance Billing

JEMS

The Colorado state senate unanimously passed a bill aimed at protecting residents from surprise ambulance billing.

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True EMS Competence: The Goal of Recertification

The EMS Educator

How should we best acquire medical knowledge and skills so that we can easily retrieve and effectively use them in the field? Now that we are past the stressful March 31st recert deadline, hosts Maia Dorsett, Hilary Gates, Rob Lawrence delve into the issues surrounding EMS recertification and continuing education. Special guest Ethan Setnik, Chief Technology Officer at Prodigy EMS, offers unique insights into the design of learning from his perspective as a system engineer.

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New ALS Intercept Service Brings Better Response Times in NH

JEMS

A regional advanced life support paramedic intercept program launched by a local fire chief last month has brought better service and quicker response times to participating towns.

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How Long is ACLS Good For?

NHCPS Save a Life

If youre working in healthcare, you’re already doing the hard work of saving lives, thinking fast, and showing up for your patients every single day. With everything on your plate, remembering when your ACLS certification expires probably isnt your top priority. Still, staying current is important, and, fortunately, its easier than you might think.

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Acadian Ambulance Wants Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed

JEMS

Lawyers representing Acadian Ambulance want a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed against the company, claiming victims haven't proved they were harmed by a data breach.

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Attorney General Asked to Intervene in Crozer Health Closure, Preserve Ambulance Service

JEMS

The Delaware Countystate legislative delegation asked Pennsylvania's attorney generalto investigate Prospect Medical Holdings and extend ambulance services.

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What is PALS Certification for Nurses?

NHCPS Save a Life

More than 15,000 children receive CPR for in-hospital cardiac arrest every year in the United States. As many as 80% to 90% of them survive these pediatric emergencies thanks to the skilled nurses and healthcare professionals who were calm under pressure, trained to act, and ready to save a life. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) […] The post What is PALS Certification for Nurses?

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Seven People Killed in Truck/Tour Van Collision Near Yellowstone in ID

JEMS

A pickup truck and a tour van collided on a highway leading to Yellowstone National Park, leaving seven people dead and eight others injured

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