Fri.May 23, 2025

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Volunteer EMT Skipped His Own Checkups – Until Chest Pain Knocked Him to His Knees

JEMS

EMT TJ Smith ignored his health for years, leading to a near-fatal heart crisis. After surgery, he embraced a healthier lifestyle and now urges others to get regular checkups.

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Celebrating EMS Week: We Care. For Everyone.

Pulsara

Today is EMS Recognition Day, the final day of EMS Week and a time to recognize and celebrate the people who take on the challenge of serving their communities every single day. Whether its a life-threatening emergency or a routine transport, EMS professionals play a crucial role in keeping us all safe. Think about those moments when every second countswhen lives are on the line, and each decision is crucial.

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Where To? Ambulance Patients in Broward County (FL) May Soon Get a Greater Say

JEMS

Patients who find themselves racing to a hospital in the back of an ambulance may soon be able to tell their drivers which hospital to go to.

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Stay Strong on Your Stride

Southwest Health

Whether you’re just starting your running journey or training for a big race, staying injury-free is essential to enjoying every step. Running injuries are common and can disrupt your training, cause frustration, and lead to long-term issues if not properly managed. Common problems like shin splints, stress fractures, and plantar fasciitis often arise from overuse or improper training habits.

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Update on Budget Reconciliation

American Ambulance Association

Below is a summary of the key health care policy provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as passed by the House of Representatives on May 22 by a […] The post Update on Budget Reconciliation appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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More Than an Accessory

Southwest Health

Sunglasses are more than just an accessory to throw on during the upcoming bright sunny days. Research has shown that excessive ultraviolet (UV) exposure from the sun can accelerate conditions that affect your eyes, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and even dry eye or eye injuries. Wearing UV-blocking eyewear, like sunglasses, is the best way to protect your eyes against these preventable conditions.

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Advocating for EMS: Shaping the Future of Prehospital Care

JEMS

Dr. Ted Lee talks with Dr. Nick Cozzi, Dr. David Tan and Henry Lewis.

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Celebrating Emergency Medical Services: Insights on EMS Recognition Day

JEMS

JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel talks with Dr. Thomas Lardaro to discuss the critical role of EMS in our communities.

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FARES II: PCC vs FFP in Cardiac Surgery

The Bottom Line

Prothrombin Complex Concentrate vs Frozen Plasma for Coagulopathic Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery The FARES-II Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial Karkouthi. JAMA 2025; doi:10.1001/jama.2025.3501 Clinical Question In adults undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, is the use of a 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC), compared to fresh frozen plasma (FFP), safe and efficacious in treating active or anticipated bleeding?

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‘Bigger, Better, Broader’: Plaistow (NH) FD Honored for ALS Program

JEMS

Local fire departments received recognition at the State House Wednesday for their involvement in the development of a regional paramedic program.

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Mastering RSI in the ED: Sedate, Paralyze, Tube 

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-Case- You’re managing a 56-year-old man in respiratory distress from severe pneumonia. He’s working hard to breathe, oxygen sats are falling despite noninvasive support, and he’s becoming confused. It’s time to intubate. Your nurse looks at you: “What meds do you want for RSI?” It’s your time to shine… -Overview- RSI is the cornerstone of emergency airway management.

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MT Approves Ambulance Fee Program to Boost Medicaid Funding

JEMS

Montana has approved a new law is set to bring funding to struggling ambulance agencies statewide. House Bill 56, recently signed into law, establishes an ambulance provider assessment fee.

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MINT – Restrictive or Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Myocardial Infarction

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Restrictive or Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Myocardial Infarction and Anemia Carson et al. NEJM 2023 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2307983 Clinical Question In patients with myocardial infarction and anaemia, does a restrictive or liberal transfusion strategy decrease myocardial ischaemia or death at 30 days?

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Cleveland Finds $19M Windfall in Old EMS Bills — Now It’s Plugging Budget Holes

JEMS

Clevelandreceived an influx of unexpected cash frompast due ambulance bills, giving it up to $19 million to spend on a wide array of needs.

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NC Ambulance Crash Victim Slid Off Gurney During Fatal Collision

JEMS

New details from the North Carolina medical examiner reveal that the 92-year-old victim in a Triad ambulance crash slid off his gurney during the impact, contributing to his death.