JEMS

MAY 21, 2025

Officials estimate that 191 lives could have been saved inNewarklast year if the prehospital transfusion program had been in place.

Paramedic

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 19, 2025

In 2021, we welcomed our first cohort of doctors, nurses, and paramedics from across the world onto the PEM MSc. This online MSc is undertaken over three years and covers the full range of PEM presentations. In the final year, students use the skills they have learned in knowledge translation and evidence appraisal to undertake their own study for their dissertation.

Emergency Department

EMDocs

MAY 19, 2025

Today on the emDOCs cast Brit Long covers SJS/TEN. Episode 120: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Background: SJS and TEN are a continuum of a delayed hypersensitivity reaction affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Initially present with nonspecific viral like illness, progresses to rash with mucous membrane involvement, desquamation, end organ injury.

E-9-1-1

ESO

MAY 19, 2025

Cut documentation time up to 80% and stay in control At ESO, we are committed to being responsible, ethical, and transparent as we walk through this artificial intelligence journey together. – Dr. Brent Myers, Chief Medical Officer at ESO Filling out patient care reports has always been an important, yet time-consuming, part of an EMS providers shift.

EMS

JEMS

MAY 23, 2025

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.

EMT

NAEMSP

MAY 21, 2025

Author : Rachel ODell, MD; Washington University Emergency Medicine Residency Editor : Michael DeFilippo, DO As first-responders, EMS personnel are in a unique position to observe and categorize the setting and behaviors of children presenting with possible non-accidental trauma (NAT). However, children, and especially infants, pose a particular difficulty in identifying trauma due to their subtle presentation.

Emergency Medical Services

REBEL EM

MAY 19, 2025

REBEL Rundown Key Points Generalizability: Mostly Canadian patients with gram-negative UTIs or abdominal infections. Bias: Multiple biases may have made 7 days look better than it is. Margin: Allowed up to 1 in 25 more deathsthough stricter than past trials. Gram-Positive? Still not enough data for other bugs or sources. Bottom Line: BALANCE showed 7 days is noninferior to 14 for sepsis.

E-9-1-1

JEMS

MAY 23, 2025

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.

Ambulance

ESO

MAY 22, 2025

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.

EMS

Pulsara

MAY 23, 2025

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.

EMS

EM Board Bombs

MAY 22, 2025

-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.

ED

JEMS

MAY 19, 2025

APetersburg woman was killed onU.S.-23 in Whiteford Township inMonroe Countyon Saturday when her car was sideswiped by a suspected drunk driver.

EMS

Clinical Correlations

MAY 22, 2025

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.

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

MAY 20, 2025

PCC Members, We hope your Paramedic Services Week is off to a great start! This year’s theme, ‘We Care. For Everyone’ depicts the diverse roles that Paramedics play in an ever-changing environment, from community paramedicine to preventative healthcare, Paramedics stand ready to respond to challenges whenever they are needed. We hope that you will join us in recognizing the below themes each day of Paramedic Services week this year.

Paramedic

This Podcast Will Kill You

MAY 22, 2025

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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JEMS

MAY 19, 2025

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is collaborating with investigators at the Dartmouth College Center for Technology and Behavioral Health.

Emergency Medical Technician

St. Emlyn's

MAY 19, 2025

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed ENT emergencies, extended duty of care and the medicolegal implications of being vicariously injured, sodium balance and regulation, neuroradiology and disaster and counter-terrorism medicine The post Paediatric Emergencies Update 2024 – Noosa Day 2 & 3 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

Emergency Department

SSCOR

MAY 22, 2025

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.

This Podcast Will Kill You

MAY 22, 2025

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.

JEMS

MAY 19, 2025

Emergency medical services inBerks Countyare in crisis, a new study shows.

Emergency Medical Services

First Responders Wellness Center

MAY 21, 2025

When the Job Follows You Home: A First Responders Guide to PTSDBy Jesse Arvizu, Navy Veteran & Clinician at First Responders Wellness CenterIts not weakness. Its wiring. Up to 35% of first responders will have a posttraumatic stress injury.If youre reading this, odds are you wear a badge, a uniform, and carry a radio.

First Responder

American Ambulance Association

MAY 22, 2025

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.

Emergency Medical Services

St. Emlyn's

MAY 20, 2025

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The simplified BATT (sBATT) score offers a practical trauma triage tool for use in motor vehicle collisions where monitoring equipment may be unavailable. Derived from the original BATT score and validated on over 70,000 UK patients, the sBATT shows excellent performance in predicting early death using only observable signs.

JEMS

MAY 19, 2025

A 2-year-old girl was given Narcan by paramedics on Saturday inSyracuseafter she became unconscious due to a possible drug exposure.

NARCAN

FirstNet Authority

MAY 22, 2025

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.

Public Safety

American Ambulance Association

MAY 22, 2025

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.

Ambulance

EMDocs

MAY 17, 2025

Authors: Matt Treasure, DO (EM Resident Physician, Christus Spohn/Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX); Rogelio Trey Martinez, DO, MPH (EM Resident Physician, Christus Spohn/Texas A&M University College of Medicine); Justin Hacnik, MD (EM Attending Physician, Christus Spohn/Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX); J.D.

E-9-1-1

JEMS

MAY 19, 2025

Four people were fatally shot and eight others injured in less than 48 hours in a central Georgia city this weekend.

Life in the Fastlane

MAY 20, 2025

Neil Long What is Peak Performance? Peak Performance and how to be your best when it matters most. How to be your ultimate self and healthcare professional without burning out and sacrificing what you enjoy.

American Ambulance Association

MAY 22, 2025

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.

Ambulance

California Casualty

MAY 22, 2025

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.

JEMS

MAY 22, 2025

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

EMT

Southwest Health

MAY 23, 2025

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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2025

trops lesss than 3 Impression: The left ventricular ejection fraction appears: Grossly preserved No pericardial effusion identified.

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 17, 2025

Reference: Cohen et al; SUSPECT study group. Can we avoid casting for suspected scaphoid fractures? A multicenter randomized controlled trial. J Orthop Traumatol. 2025 Date: May 1, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Matt Schmitz is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Adolescent Sports Medicine and Young Adult Hip Preservation. He practices at the Rady Childrens Hospital in San Diego and is Professor of Orthopedics at UC San Diego.

ALS

JEMS

MAY 20, 2025

Chief Shane Wheeler offers some practical leadership guidance and mentorship for new and aspiring EMS leaders.

EMS

Southwest Health

MAY 23, 2025

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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