High Performance EMS
JUNE 5, 2025
Many agencies simply default units that are on duty with a general “available” status whenever they are not in some active phase of a specific response. The common impression is that this is an unproductive time embodying only the cost of preparedness. Increasing pressure on limited EMS resources suggests benefits to a more detailed appreciation of the precise nature of any unit or crew in this generic status.
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
JUNE 5, 2025
Care Forward includes new offerings focused on four key priorities: Expanding access to care and easing pressure on emergency departments Helping more people age where they call home Advancing safe, person-centred long-term care Supporting the health workforce These new offerings help healthcare changemakers share knowledge and apply proven solutions to improve care for more people.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 5, 2025
This was contributed by a great paramedic, Drew Williams. He now is his agency's "Clinical Improvement Analyst for STEMI performance and quality assurance.” A 30-something woman called 911 for chest pain. Medics report this: They recorded a prehospital ECG: What do you think? To me, this is an obvious proximal LAD occlusion. However, I am always surprised at how what is obvious to me, is completely missed by many other physicians.
FOAMfrat
JUNE 5, 2025
You are called to a residence for a 6-month-old male who, according to the mother, has been having seizure activity. She tells you that the activity has been happening intermittently for the last week and has worsened. She also tells you that the baby has been lethargic for the previous month, hasnt been interactive, and is sleeping more than usual.
JEMS
JUNE 5, 2025
A Colorado man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly impersonating a licensed paramedic and treating more than 100 patients, mostly in nursing homes, according Channel 9 Denver.
ACEP Now
JUNE 5, 2025
New South Carolina Law Requires Physician Onsite in All Hospital EDs South Carolina recently passed legislation requiring all hospitals with emergency departments (EDs) to have at least one physician physically onsite.South Carolina ACEP (SCCEP)worked tirelessly to support this legislation. SCCEP credits the swift enactment of the bill to their advocacys focus on patient safety.
JEMS
JUNE 5, 2025
Jenna Wilson – St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) The Buchanan County EMS paramedic program is helping trainees succeed while also easing emergency service staffing shortages.
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JEMS
JUNE 5, 2025
In this inaugural episode of the Chiefs Cadence, Chief Shane Wheeler sits down with FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito to explore effective leadership approaches in fire and EMS services.
JEMS
JUNE 5, 2025
Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data.
JEMS
JUNE 5, 2025
At least240,000 Americansexperience a transient ischemic attack, or ministroke, each year, with the incidenceincreasing sharply with age.
JEMS
JUNE 5, 2025
A years-old city mechanism was used for the first time Tuesday to resolve a power struggle betweenAlbuquerque'smayor andCity Councilover how ambulances should be staffed a debate both sides say could affect public safety.
JEMS
JUNE 5, 2025
Seven years after aDuke Life Flighthelicopter crashed in easternNorth Carolina, killing all four people on board, a lawsuit filed by two of the victims families has been settled for tens of millions of dollars.
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