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Why Whole Blood Is Gaining Ground in Trauma Care 

ESO

Hemorrhage is the leading cause of death within the first hour of trauma care. According to the American College of Surgeons and Joint Trauma System, uncontrolled bleeding causes about 30% of trauma-related deaths in the U.S., making it the most common preventable cause of death in trauma. As trauma teams push to improve survival, one intervention is gaining renewed attention: whole blood.

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‘I Can’t Breathe.’ Man Held Down as EMT Fatally Injects Wrong Drug, IA Suit Says

JEMS

The mother of anIowaman is suing after she says her son was killed by an EMT who injected him with the wrong medicine.

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Recognizing Bell’s Palsy in the ED: Cancel the Code Stroke

EM Board Bombs

-Case- A 41-year-old woman presents to the ED with a sudden onset of left-sided facial droop. She woke up this morning and noticed she couldn’t smile on that side, close her left eye fully, or raise her eyebrow. She denies weakness in her arms or legs, no slurred speech, and has no headache.

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Harnett (NC) EMS Launches Whole Blood Transfusion Program

JEMS

Harnett County Emergency Medical Services recently announced the launch of its Prehospital Whole Blood Program.

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Could Adults Without Diabetes Benefit from Continuous Glucose Monitoring?

Clinical Correlations

By James Sun Peer Reviewed In March 2024, the FDA announced that it had cleared Dexcom Stelo, the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for adults without diabetes who want to understand better how diet and exercise affect their health (Figure 1). Three.

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Innovating Prehospital Care: The Impact of Mobile Integrated Health Programs in South Carolina

JEMS

Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Luke Estes about the transformative role of community paramedics in prehospital medicine.

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Episode 176 Strychnine: The WD-40 of Victorian Medicine

This Podcast Will Kill You

This week, were coming at you with a classic TPWKY episode on one of the most notorious poisons out there: strychnine. Although strychnine might not flash across too many headlines these days, it was once imported by the ton in certain regions of the world. What did people want with so much strychnine? Depends on who you ask. Maybe it was for a revitalizing tonic, maybe a rat poison, or maybe it was to murder the founder of a famous university.

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Advanced Airway Management Techniques to Use in an Emergency

SSCOR

Advanced airway management goes beyond simple techniques you might learn in a single class. Advanced airway techniques fall into three broad categories , each with various techniques and skills a practitioner must master.

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Special Episode: Dr. Adam Ratner & Booster Shots

This Podcast Will Kill You

For the past few months, measles has been in regular rotation in the news cycle here in the US, with outbreaks occurring across the country in regions with low vaccine uptake. These outbreaks represent a worrying trend in the rejection of scientific and medical expertise, with long-term consequences not only for those individuals refusing vaccines but also the communities to which they belong.

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Ulster County (NY) Approves $4.7 Million Regional Ambulance Plan

JEMS

Ulster Countyemergency medical service agencies will receive $4.7 million in county funding under a regional ambulance plan.

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Presidential Message on Emergency Medical Services Week, 2025

American Ambulance Association

From the White House on May 20, 2025 Over 240 million times a year nearly seven times every second an American in need dials 911. With one simple […] The post Presidential Message on Emergency Medical Services Week, 2025 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Lancaster (PA) EMS Celebrates New Lancaster City Headquarters

JEMS

More than 100 people attended an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lancaster EMS' new headquarters.

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Modern Medicaid Alliance Opposes Medicaid Policies in House Reconciliation Bill

American Ambulance Association

The American Ambulance Association is a member of the Modern Medicaid Alliance. Modern Medicaid Alliance Opposes Medicaid Policies in House Reconciliation Bill Press Release | Published: May 21 2025 […] The post Modern Medicaid Alliance Opposes Medicaid Policies in House Reconciliation Bill appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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NH Lawmakers Reach (Temporary) Deal on Ambulance Reimbursement Rates

JEMS

Granite State lawmakers have reached a compromise on how to set rates for ambulance services.

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FirstNet gives EMS best-in-class communications for worst-case scenarios

FirstNet Authority

FirstNet gives EMS best-in-class communications for worst-case scenarios Blog joseph.rey@fir Thu, 05/22/2025 - 09:48 By Jon Olson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.

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Register Now: FICEMS Meeting on June 11

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Register Now: FICEMS Meeting on June 11 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Summer Pet Hazards: What Every Pet Parent Should Know

California Casualty

Summer is here, and our four-legged friends are ready to make the most of it—soaking up the sun, chasing butterflies, and joining us for backyard barbecues and beach days.

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The 2025 STOP THE BLEED® Grant Program Launches

JEMS

The 2025 STOP THE BLEED Grant Program has launched to provide Training Equipment to organizations across the United States.

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Empowering Communities: The Significance of Save a Life Day

JEMS

Dr. Ted Lee looks at the impact and importance of Save a Life Day for EMS Week.

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