International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

Background : In the United States, research has found that emergency medical service (EMS) clinicians contemplate and attempt suicide at a rate approximately 10 times higher than the general population. However, prior to this study, no comprehensive data existed on the mental health status and needs of Virginia’s EMS clinicians.

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JEMS

MARCH 31, 2025

Paramedic students show the importance of social support, time management, preparation and grit in the face of academic rigor.

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Emergency Medical Services Paramedic EMT EMT 105

Firefighters and EMS Fund

MAY 26, 2025

This landmark bill aims to protect firefighters, emergency medical service providers, and law enforcement officers from workplace retaliation when they speak out about job-related safety […] The post Protecting Firefighter Free Speech: What S.1247

Public Safety 113

Public Safety Firefighter Emergency Medical Services First Responder 113

Pulsara

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Today's entry is written by Maria Beermann-Foat, PhD, MBA, NRP, EMS training coordinator for Eugene Springfield Fire in Oregon and former battalion chief of operations for MED-ACT Emergency Medical Services.

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Paramedic EMS Emergency Medical Services 104

Pulsara

JUNE 25, 2025

Thanks to his early recognition and the coordinated teamwork between Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services and Baptist Health, the patient walked out of the hospital with no deficits. Read the full story here.

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EMDocs

JUNE 23, 2025

The emDOCs.net team is very happy to collaborate with PECARN STELAR (Seattle, Dallas/Texas, and Los Angeles) Node and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) in presenting high-yield pediatric topics that highlight evidence based medicine with solid research.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS 78

Pulsara

JUNE 18, 2025

That call reached Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS), Little Rock’s exclusive EMS provider and key partner to Little Rock Hospitals. Luckily, the patient’s husband remembered learning the BE FAST acronym for stroke symptoms: Balance, Eyes (vision change), Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to act.

Emergency Medical Services 86

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic EMS 86

St. Emlyn's

JANUARY 6, 2025

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed How does pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) delivered by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) impacts trauma care timelines compared to emergency department RSI (EDRSI).

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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Objective: The objectives of this systematic review were to evaluate the incidence, patient demographics and associated outcomes of adult syncope presentations to emergency medical services (EMS) within current literature.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Westafer serves as the Social Media Editor and a research methodology editor for Annals of Emergency Medicine. Case: A 72-year-old man with a history of high blood pressure and diabetes calls emergency medical services (EMS) for chest pressure and dyspnea that started 1 hour ago.

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Heart Attack STEMI Emergency Medical Services Coronary 345

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Broselow-Luten Color-Coded Length-Based Weight-Estimation System: History of [Emergency Medical Services for Children] Designed by Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow was family medicine but switched to emergency medicine. Emergency Medical Services for Children] “Red to Head.” One end of the tape is red with an arrow.

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E-9-1-1 Emergency Medical Services Life Support ALS 274

Unitek EMT

JANUARY 17, 2025

Understanding this vital tool for EMTs in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions An Electrocardiogram, commonly known as an EKG or ECG, is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. For Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), understanding EKGs is a critical skill. appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services EMT EMT 86

St. Emlyn's

JANUARY 6, 2025

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed How does pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) delivered by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) impacts trauma care timelines compared to emergency department RSI (EDRSI).

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Emergency Department Emergency Medical Services Critical Care 98

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

3, 4] Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Dennis is an Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) fellow in the Knowledge Management domain. Clinical Question: What was the state of pediatric readiness in emergency departments across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Past incidents have revealed the importance of preparation and training of emergency medical service (EMS) personnel when responding to these incidents. Background: Hazardous chemicals are essential for modern society but the use and transportation of them bears the risk of major incidents.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Little is known about patients’ decisions to come to the Emergency Department (ED) via emergency medical services (EMS) versus privately owned vehicle (POV); this is problematic as trust in EMS systems impacts patient care decisions. Patients completed a multi-method survey during their ED stay.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS Emergency Department ED 52

EMDocs

APRIL 25, 2025

Episode 15: Prehospital Pediatric Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: Priorities for Care Brought to you by T he National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) and Missouri Emergency Medical Services for Children (MO-EMSC).

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EMS Emergency Medical Services Epinephrine CPR 96

International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The purpose of this study was to characterize emergency medical service (EMS) workflow in the care of children during simulated emergency, prehospital encounters. Methods: This is a secondary analysis exploring high-fidelity videorecorded simulations, performed by emergency personnel.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

Background: Cognitive aids are an essential aspect of patient care within emergency medical services (EMS). Despite their availability in EMS, these aids are underutilized. Understanding factors associated with increased use of cognitive aids can help guide the development of effective implementation strategies.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 52

American Ambulance Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Emergency Medicine in Rural America | OAS Episode 198 NOVEMBER 19TH, 2023 | 36:56 | E198 SHARE EMBED RECAST SUBSCRIBE DOWNLOAD MP3 EPISODE SUMMARY Two experts in emergency medical services joined the podcast […] The post NCSL Podcast | Emergency Medicine in Rural America appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Emergency Medical Services Ambulance 130

Stem EMS

MAY 9, 2024

From May 15 to 17, STEM will participate in RETTmobil 2024 in Fulda, Germany, the premier European event for emergency medical services and safety.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS 52

Stem EMS

MAY 9, 2024

From May 15 to 17, STEM will participate in RETTmobil 2024 in Fulda, Germany, the premier European event for emergency medical services and safety.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS 52

JEMS

JUNE 6, 2025

Emergency medical services(EMS) has historically been a punitive system, resulting in people being unforthcoming about issues or concealing minor infractions in hopes of evading discipline. .” Depending on what system you’re in, the quality assurance and disciplinary models, have shown many outcomes. 3 (2013): 400–406.

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EMS Mobile Integrated Health EMT EMT 116

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Introduction: Tension pneumothorax related to chest trauma is a rapidly lethal condition that requires immediate treatment, often prior to arrival at definitive care. Recent concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of needle thoracostomy (NT) have led to alternatives.

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Emergency Medical Services 90

JEMS

JULY 5, 2025

Two emergency medical service workers were sent to the hospital Friday after being injured in a collision between their ambulance and another vehicle, Hartford police said.

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Ambulance Emergency Medical Services EMS 52

International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Urban Emergency Medical Services benefit from an increased number of higher-level personnel (Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics) responding to all calls that are trained to obtain intravenous access.

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Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services Life Support Paramedic 75

JEMS

JUNE 27, 2025

Abstract An accurate method of forecasting emergency medical services (EMS) staffing demand at mass gathering events, such as college sporting events, may improve EMS planning efficiency. Specialized EMS operations, including […]

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services EMS Ambulance EMT 52

JEMS

MAY 19, 2025

In honor of the Emergency Medical Service workers who serveNew York Cityand those who call it home, theEmpire State Buildingwill be lighting up blue, white, and yellow.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS 59

American Ambulance Association

OCTOBER 7, 2024

National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Solicitation of Applications NHTSA is soliciting applications for appointment to the DOT’s NEMSAC. The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as a nationally recognized […] The post NEMSAC | Applications Open appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Emergency Medical Services Ambulance 130

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 29, 2023

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is called and on arrival the patient is walking but has obvious facial trauma and is complaining of some neck pain. Case: A 42-year-old is struck in the face by a slowly moving I-beam at work. He has a brief loss of consciousness (LOC) and then awakens and is ambulatory on scene.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 22, 2023

Jeff Jarvis is the Chief Medical Officer and System Medical Director for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority in Fort Worth, Texas, also known as MedStar. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services.

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JEMS

JUNE 26, 2025

A grieving mother is calling on Massachusetts lawmakers to take action to regulate the state's emergency medical services.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS 52

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Objectives: Almost one third of pediatric 9-1-1 calls result in non-transport by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is unknown to what extent these decisions are driven by caregivers’ decisions to decline transport versus EMS advice that transport is unnecessary.

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JEMS

JUNE 11, 2025

Page Legacy Scholarship, endowed by Hartwell Medical, by the Fitch EMS Foundation. This national honor recognizes exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the future of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Page Legacy Scholarship honors his legacy of excellence in patient care and public service.

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Mobile Integrated Health Community Paramedicine Emergency Medical Services EMT 59

American Ambulance Association

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Jarlicia Islandriana Scott Paramedic Pafford Emergency Medical Services Clarksdale, MS Share on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn How did you come to be in EMS? I found myself […] The post EMS Profiles | Meet Jarlicia Islandriana Scott appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Paramedic 130

American Ambulance Association

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Each Member of Congress is being recognized for their strong advocacy for emergency medical services […] The post 2023 AAA Legislative Awards appeared first on American Ambulance Association. The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AAA Legislative Awards.

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JEMS

MAY 14, 2025

The mayor of Louisville wants to hire nurses, paramedics, or doctors to staff the city's MetroSafe 911 call center, aiming to reduce strain on emergency medical services by better triaging calls.

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