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Why We Do This: A Child’s Lesson in Compassion

JEMS

Brian Roland explores the emotional and spiritual dimensions of working in prehospital medicine.

EMT
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EMCrit RACC Lit Review – May 2025

EMCrit Project

All the lit goodness for May 2025 EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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New Mobile Stroke Units for L.A. County Unveiled in Torrance (CA)

JEMS

The new mobile stroke units join one thats been operated by UCLA Heath, in partnership with Los Angeles County.

EMS
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Pulsara Around the World - June 2025

Pulsara

May Recap May was our busiest month of the year so far. From EMS Week Conferences to Preparedness Summits to Stroke Symposiums, our teams were busy traveling to 17 shows around the States. Improving Stroke Response in Hawai'i Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo, Hawai'i, adopted Pulsara to improve communication around stroke cases, uniting teams across the Big Island and the islands of Hawai'i.

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Trauma Patients and Airway Assessment Challenges

SSCOR

There are many factors to consider when performing an airway assessment, and some of those factors can present obstacles for all patients and providers involved. Trauma patients require extra care and caution when receiving airway assessments, and substantial research has been done on unique risks for these patients and things providers must keep in mind when treating them.

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Nephrolithiasis the ED: Rolling Stones

EM Board Bombs

-Case- A 45-year-old man arrives in the ED pacing, clutching his right side, and is visibly miserable. He says the pain started suddenly a few hours ago and “comes in waves”; it radiates from his flank to his groin. He’s nauseated, has vomited once, and can’t sit still.

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Amid Measles Outbreak, TX Is Poised to Make Vaccine Exemptions for Kids Easier

JEMS

A bill approved by state lawmakers and sent to Republican Gov.Greg Abbottwould make it significantly easier for parents to enroll their children in schoolwithout standard vaccinations.

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Detroit Pushes to Reduce EMS Response Times Even More With Nurse ‘Navigators’

JEMS

Firefighters cross-trained as medical first responders, along with an infusion of more ambulances, have allowed the fire department to slash its response times.

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Tripping Hikers Mistakenly Report a Companion’s Death in NY

JEMS

Two hikers in New York's Adirondack Mountains called 911 to report a third member of their party had died, but it turned out they were mistaken.