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.

Emergency Medical Services 90

Emergency Medical Services 90

American Ambulance Association

MAY 1, 2024

NAEMSP is currently conducting a vital survey aimed at understanding the effects of drug shortages on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies.

Emergency Medical Services 130

Emergency Medical Services EMS Ambulance 130

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.

Emergency Medical Services 130

Emergency Medical Services Ambulance 130

American Ambulance Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From the Journal of Emergency Medical Services on February 1, 2024 Why are females and individuals who identify as Black, indigenous and/or People of Color underrepresented in EMS? Knolan Rawlins, […] The post JEMS | Adapting to Survive EMS Workplace Shortages, Part I appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

Emergency Medical Services 130

Emergency Medical Services EMS Ambulance OR 130

American Ambulance Association

JANUARY 24, 2024

From EMS.gov on January 24, 2024 Recent Announcements TODAY: Rural Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Training Grant Pre-Application Webinar The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a webinar […] The post Recent Announcements and New Resources on EMS.gov appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

Mental Health Services 130

Mental Health Services Emergency Medical Services Ambulance EMS 130

American Ambulance Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Emergency medical services (EMS) and other emergency responders provide care […] The post Crash Responder Safety Week, November 13–17, 2023 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

Emergency Medical Services 130

Emergency Medical Services Ambulance EMS 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.

Emergency Medical Services 130

Emergency Medical Services Ambulance ALS OR 130

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

EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 98

Unitek EMT

APRIL 17, 2024

Mastering the Essentials: Your Comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Hazardous Materials Emergency Medical Technician In the intricate and high-stakes world of emergency medical services, Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) stand out for their specialized skills in navigating the perilous and unpredictable realm of hazardous (..)

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 105

Unitek EMT

MARCH 26, 2024

Your Guide to Becoming a Geriatric Emergency Medical Technician Geriatric Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) hold a pivotal role in the emergency medical services (EMS) system, particularly in addressing the unique healthcare needs of the elderly population.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 105

Unitek EMT

MARCH 14, 2024

From Basic Training to Specialized Care: Your Path to Becoming a Pediatric EMT Pediatric Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) occupy a critical position within the emergency medical services (EMS) spectrum, delivering urgent care to the youngest and often most vulnerable patients—children.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 105

Unitek EMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Community Paramedicine represents a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved or rural areas where access to healthcare services is often limited.

Community Paramedicine 105

Community Paramedicine Paramedic Paramedicine Paramedicine 105

Pulsara

JANUARY 25, 2024

With a new protocol and Pulsara, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services can now transport eligible pediatric behavioral health patients directly to behavioral health facilities—resulting in a 44% decrease of pediatric behavioral health patients transported to the ED.

Emergency Medical Services 106

Emergency Medical Services EMS STEMI Emergency Department 106

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 243

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.

Heart Attack 326

Heart Attack STEMI Emergency Medical Services Coronary 326

Pulsara

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Celebrating our Customers' Successes Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services created a new protocol to bypass the ED and transport eligible pediatric behavioral health patients directly to behavioral health facilities, resulting in a 44% decrease of pediatric behavioral health patients transported to the ED.

Emergency Medical Services 91

Emergency Medical Services ED EMS 91

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 2, 2023

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) calls in ahead of time to warn the facility that they are 20 minutes out, to give report about the patient, and ask whether they should give tranexamic acid (TXA) pre-hospital. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 13 with obvious head trauma as well.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS Paramedic 363

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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Emergency Department Emergency Medical Services ALS ED 320

NVFC

MAY 7, 2024

Contact the project’s leadership team at pprp@emscimprovement.center or connect with your state’s Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program Manager for questions or support. Talk to your team to ensure you are the correct person to respond.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 94

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Age may be a factor in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) treatment of patients, and understanding of age-related patient differences is important to those providing care in the prehospital environment.

Emergency Medical Services 40

Emergency Medical Services EMS 40

NHCPS Save a Life

MARCH 4, 2024

Are you passionate about saving lives and ready to embark on a rewarding career in emergency medical services? Becoming a paramedic is a noble and fulfilling path that demands dedication, a comprehensive educational background, and a commitment to providing advanced medical care in critical situations.

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Paramedic Emergency Medical Services 52

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

OCTOBER 4, 2023

BACKGROUND: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, especially those within urban jurisdictions, struggle to effectively meet the need. Click to view the rest

Overdose 62

Overdose Emergency Medical Services EMS 62

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 15, 2021

Date: May 6th, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Daniel Schwerin is employed with Prisma Health-Upstate as a clinical assistant professor, emergency medicine GME director for emergency medical services and medical director for several local EMS agencies and has lectured on prehospital stroke management.

Emergency Medical Services 130

Emergency Medical Services Ambulance ALS EMS 130

The FllightBridge ED

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The realm of emergency medical services (EMS) is one of constant evolution, where professionals are continually called upon to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise.…

Critical Care 52

Critical Care Emergency Medical Services EMS Paramedic 52

Unitek EMT

JANUARY 19, 2024

A comprehensive guide to the necessary skills and training needed to become a critical care EMT In this article, we explore the essential role of Critical Care Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in pre-hospital emergency care.

Critical Care 52

Critical Care EMT EMT Advanced Life Support 52

Unitek EMT

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the dynamic realm of emergency medical services, the role of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) transcends the conventional image of ambulance responders rushing to accident scenes. Explore alternative career paths and specialized roles available to EMTs.

EMT 52

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

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.

Emergency Medical Services 246

Emergency Medical Services ALS EMS Emergency Department 246

NVFC

MAY 16, 2024

Scholarship recipients will be able to select from CSU’s wide range of degree programs, including fire science, fire administration, emergency medical services, emergency management, occupational safety and health, organizational leadership, and many more. Not be a previous CSU scholarship recipient.

First Responder 103

First Responder Emergency Medical Services Emergency Management Emergency Manager 103

NHCPS Save a Life

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the dynamic realm of emergency medical services, time is of the essence, especially when it comes to saving young lives in pediatric emergencies. Rapid and effective responses are essential for emergency response teams, particularly when dealing with critical situations involving children.

Advanced Life Support 52

Advanced Life Support Life Support Emergency Medical Services Emergency Response 52

FirstWatch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Mike Taigman, FirstWatch Improvement Guide, has been awarded the prestigious Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of emergency medical services (EMS).

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services EMS 52

FirstWatch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Mike Taigman, FirstWatch Improvement Guide, has been awarded the prestigious Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of emergency medical services (EMS).

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services EMS 52

Unitek EMT

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Emergency medical services personnel are the heartbeat of our emergency response systems, the guardians who rush towards chaos when others instinctively step back. Honoring and recognizing the extraordinary efforts of EMS professionals globally.

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services EMS EMT EMT 52

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.

Emergency Medical Services 245

Emergency Medical Services Defibrillator CPR EMS 245

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 1, 2022

He became double board certified in Emergency Medicine (EM) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). NEJM 2021 […] The post SGEM#354: Everybody Walk the Dinosaur and Not Take the MSU first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Howie also has a Master of Public Health. Reference: Grotta JC et al.

Emergency Medical Services 130

Emergency Medical Services Firefighter Paramedic ALS 130

Unitek EMT

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The challenges and rewards that define the life of an EMT pursuing a college education In the heart-pounding realm of emergency medical services, there exists a unique intersection of challenges and rewards that define the life of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pursuing a college education.

EMT 52

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

Handtevy

MAY 10, 2024

In the fast-paced world of emergency medical services (EMS), precision in pediatric medication dosing can mean the difference between life and death.

EMS 52

EMS Emergency Medical Services Epinephrine ALS 52