Irish College of Paramedics

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel work shifts and deliver emergent health care to the acutely ill and injured on the roadside, in patients homes, and other environments. Fatigue is a threat that is often overlooked by EMS leadership and personnel as just part of the job.

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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. Results: A total of 2,930 EMS clinicians who actively served in EMS within the past 12 months responded to the survey.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Delayed First Medical Contact to Reperfusion Time Increases Mortality in Rural EMS Patients with STEMI. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Lauren Westafer an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate. first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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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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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

Kate Remick is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. She is an executive lead for the EMS for Children Innovation and Improvement Center. She is the co-Principal Investigator for the EMS for Children Data Center.

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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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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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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?

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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.

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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

MAY 13, 2025

Their research tackles a significant challenge in emergency medical services: accurately identifying prehospital pediatric asthma exacerbations from complex EMS data. Asthma exacerbations are a common reason for pediatric EMS encounters. However, the nature of asthma symptoms and EMS data makes this difficult.

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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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JEMS

MAY 22, 2025

Harnett County Emergency Medical Services recently announced the launch of its Prehospital Whole Blood Program.

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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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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. No studies specifically looked at the incidence or outcomes of syncope presentations to EMS.

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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. As an EMS crew member, you are tasked with deciding what method of spinal motion restriction to use. Reference: McDonald et al.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 22, 2023

NEJM 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. 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 […] The post SGEM#410: Do You See What I See?

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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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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.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 9, 2021

JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC? Date: January 5th, 2021 Reference: Grunau et al.

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Unitek EMT

AUGUST 16, 2024

Tracing the Evolution of Modern EMS: From Early Beginnings to Today’s Life-Saving Careers. Emergency medical services (EMS) are a critical component of healthcare, and they are dedicated to providing urgent medical care and transportation for individuals in need.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 1, 2024

His research focuses on the pre-hospital care of children by EMS. 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). EMS placed him in a C-collar and brought him to you.

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Pulsara

MAY 24, 2024

That's the theme of this year's EMS Week, and it resonates deeply with us at Pulsara. As we celebrate EMS Week, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the profound impact that EMS professionals have had over the past fifty years and look forward to the exciting innovations that lie ahead.

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NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

May 19-25 marks the 50th anniversary of EMS Week with the theme “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future.” The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recognizes and gives thanks to all EMS providers for the lifesaving work you do every day. Here are resources to focus on EMS this week and throughout the year.

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Unitek EMT

AUGUST 22, 2024

Tracing the Evolution of Modern EMS: From Early Beginnings to Today’s Life-Saving Careers. Emergency medical services (EMS) are a critical component of healthcare, and they are dedicated to providing urgent medical care and transportation for individuals in need.

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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. Qualitative comments described patients’ rationale for EMS versus POV.

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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. There is a lack of knowledge as to how EMS personnel perceive their preparedness and response when facing chemical incidents.

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Unitek EMT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Exploring the trailblazing achievements and persistent challenges for women in Emergency Medical Services. Women in EMS play a crucial role in delivering emergency medical care, their impact resonating deeply in patient outcomes and shaping the future of the field.

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FOAMfrat

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The integration of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming emergency medical services (EMS) by enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving accuracy in answering important clinical questions. Concluding Thoughts Integrating ultrasound into EMS practice is fraught with challenges but undeniably rewarding.

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JEMS

APRIL 24, 2025

An ambulance program that supports emergency medical services across Monroe and Livingston counties is on the brink of shutting down due to a critical funding shortfall.

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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. The survey was emailed to 136,093 EMS clinicians in six participating states (TX, ME, MI, LA, SC, and AR).

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JEMS

APRIL 18, 2025

TheMonongalia County Technical Education Center is considering eliminating the emergency medical services program.

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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.

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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.

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JEMS

APRIL 12, 2025

The final hours of JEMS @ FDIC are ticking away at the Indianapolis Convention Center, as emergency medical service professionals engage in a last round of critical training and networking. […]

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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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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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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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