FOAMfrat

APRIL 4, 2025

When you think about strokes, you probably picture a slurred speech, middle-aged hypertensive smoker with half their face drooping. You dont picture atoddler in a car seat or a baby in a crib. But the reality is that strokes happen to kids, too.As paramedics, we thrive on pattern recognition, but pediatric strokes are theultimate zebra in the room. They dont present like adult strokes; theyre incredibly rare,and the clock is still ticking as fast.

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The EMS Educator

APRIL 4, 2025

Does your classroom have a joyful buzz? Jonathan St. George has it figured out--as the founder of the Protected Airway Collaborative (PAC), Jonathan was inspired by a museum visit to create a learning environment like no other. Join us as we dive into his innovative world of airway management education. Prodigy EMS team members Maia Dorsett and Shane O'Donnell report from the PAC as they experienced the self-directed learning approach firsthand.

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JEMS

APRIL 4, 2025

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is selling 35 new ambulances after failing to secure an emergency medical services contract for the county.

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First Responder Wellness

APRIL 4, 2025

By Stephen Odom, PhD, Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, FR Health Family of Companies As we recognize Alcohol Awareness Month this April, its an important time to shine a light on the complex relationship between alcohol use and trauma in first responders. These are the men and women on the front lineslaw enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional officers, EMS personnel, 911 dispatcherswho routinely witness tragedy and stress in their work.

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JEMS

APRIL 4, 2025

This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.

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JEMS

APRIL 4, 2025

Experience an exclusive meet and greet with Antron and Anson Brown and get Streamlight giveaways.

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JEMS

APRIL 4, 2025

Crestline Coach is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025.

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JEMS

APRIL 4, 2025

Oakland County'slargest city is considering bringing emergency medical services entirely in-house, ending its longstanding practice of contracting out the service to private providers.

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