International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 5, 2024

The decisions referring providers make regarding emergency medical services (EMS) level of care and transport modality (ground versus air) can dramatically impact patient care, emergency departments' workflow, hospital length of stay, and EMS resource availability.

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services Interfacility Transport Emergency Department EMS 52

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Background: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) clinicians render care in less than ideal environments, and errors occur at high rates. Some cognitive aids (CAs) have been shown to reduce errors and improve adherence to evidence-based practices. However, there have been no widespread studies examining CA use in EMS.

Emergency Medical Services 40

Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 40

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.

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 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.

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 52

TIMER

JULY 29, 2022

If any of these skills resonate with you or you are someone who is keen to help others, read on to know the reasons to choose emergency medical services as a career. With a growing population that requires special care and assistance, the requirement for emergency medical technicians is continuously on the rise.

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician EMT EMT 52

American Ambulance Association

MAY 17, 2024

Whitehouse.gov Post | Share on Facebook | Retweet on X MAY 17, 2024 A Proclamation on National Emergency Medical Services Week, 2024 During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) […] The post POTUS | A Proclamation on National EMS Week 2024 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

Emergency Medical Services 130

Emergency Medical Services EMS Ambulance 130

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

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

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

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

Unitek EMT

JULY 25, 2024

Emergency medical services (EMS) are a crucial component of the healthcare system, providing immediate medical care and transportation for individuals experiencing medical emergencies. Comparing the unique challenges and capabilities.

EMT 74

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Services EMS 74

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

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

Unitek EMT

JULY 8, 2024

From emergencies to empowerment: how EMTs lead community health education. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) serve as the frontline responders in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), playing a critical role in delivering immediate medical care during emergencies.

EMT 91

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 91

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.

EMS 130

EMS Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Paramedic 130

St. Emlyn's

JUNE 23, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with a survival rate of less than 10% despite emergency medical services (EMS) interventions.

Emergency Medical Services 98

Emergency Medical Services EMS 98

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.

EMT 98

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 98

St. Emlyn's

MAY 27, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed This JC from St Emlyn's looks at a paper from SJTRM and explores the association between first-pass success (FPS) during pre-hospital intubation and 30-day mortality in patients treated by Finnish helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS).

Emergency Medical Services 100

Emergency Medical Services 100

Stem EMS

JULY 17, 2024

Advanced training for emergency medical services (EMS) operators in Germany is a model of excellence and innovation. Here’s how these healthcare professionals are prepared to handle increasingly complex healthcare crisis. […] L'articolo Healthcare crisis: Germany invests in EMS Operators proviene da Stem Ems.

EMS 52

EMS Emergency Medical Services 52

International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

Purpose: Buprenorphine is a lifesaving medication in opioid use disorder (OUD). Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a crucial role in responding to opioid overdoses. The pre-hospital use of buprenorphine by EMS can expand access to this important medication.

Emergency Medical Services 94

Emergency Medical Services Overdose EMS 94

Unitek EMT

MAY 22, 2024

Spotlight on the crucial role SAR EMTs play in emergency medical services. Search and Rescue (SAR) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are essential in providing emergency medical care in remote and challenging environments where traditional medical responders cannot easily reach due to terrain or accessibility.

EMT 90

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 90

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 103

Community Paramedicine Paramedic Paramedicine Paramedicine 103

St. Emlyn's

JUNE 23, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with a survival rate of less than 10% despite emergency medical services (EMS) interventions.

Emergency Medical Services 67

Emergency Medical Services EMS 67

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 104

Emergency Medical Services EMS STEMI Emergency Department 104

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.

EMT 91

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 91

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 (..)

EMT 85

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 85

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.

E-9-1-1 238

E-9-1-1 Emergency Medical Services Life Support ALS 238

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.

EMT 90

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 90

International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

The Emergency Medical Services are strained in the face of high workforce turnover and substantial cost pressures. While a robust body of literature is dedicated to exploring precursors of turnover, few studies have explored affective factors leading to turnover emergency medical service clinicians.

Emergency Medical Services 52

Emergency Medical Services EMS EMT EMT 52

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.

Emergency Medical Services 359

Emergency Medical Services EMS Paramedic 359

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 322

Heart Attack STEMI Emergency Medical Services Coronary 322

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?

Emergency Department 310

Emergency Department Emergency Medical Services ALS ED 310

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 89

Emergency Medical Services ED EMS 89

First Responders Foundation

JULY 15, 2024

Schools can invite first responders to speak at career days or organize visits to local fire stations, police departments, and emergency medical services facilities. Introducing first responder careers through school programs can spark interest and admiration for these professions.

First Responder 105

First Responder Public Safety Emergency Medical Services First Aid 105

Pulsara

MAY 24, 2024

Back then, emergency medical services were in their infancy, and much of what we now take for granted in EMS had yet to be developed. Reflecting on 50 Years of Progress A lot has changed since the first national EMS Week was established by a presidential proclamation in 1974.

EMS 68

EMS Emergency Medical Services 68

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 1, 2024

He is the principal investigator for EMSC State Partnership in Washington, DC and is also involved in various multi-center EMS studies with the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN). The fall was witnessed by his family. They tell you that he is going through a Spiderman phase and tries to climb everything.

Emergency Medical Services 198

Emergency Medical Services Emergency Department EMS ALS 198