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Just Culture in EMS

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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.

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

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Why This Matters for Paramedics Anyone who has worked in emergency medical services knows the challenges of managing severe hemorrhage in the field. But a recent study on the use of 25% human serum albumin (HSA) in trauma care could change how responders approach these critical moments. The findings were promising.

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Charlotte (NC) Finalizes Contract to Reduce Fire Department Responses to EMS Calls

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The deal calls for the agency, known as MEDIC , to increase the number of EMTs, paramedics and ambulances in the field to improve medical and fire response. Mecklenburg County provided for 50 new EMT positions and 10 ambulances in its 2025-26 fiscal year budget. Those efforts are ongoing.

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What is an EKG?

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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.

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

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Stephen shared data to expose the disconnect between passing those initial hurdles and surviving on the job—nearly half of recruits without EMS experience hired through written exams dropped out during their first year because they couldn’t complete EMT school or failed to display necessary attitudes like integrity and punctuality.

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Unmasking the Mental Health Crisis Among First Responders

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Alanna emphasizes how vital it is to dismantle these barriers and normalize mental health conversations within emergency services culture. Barriers to Treatment Remain High Despite the clear need, many first responders hesitate to seek mental health care due to stigma and fear of professional consequences.

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Communicating with Pediatric Patients in Crisis

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One of the hardest communication challenges in pediatric patients is the fact that their wide age range is accompanied by a variety of developmental stages. Additionally, children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or are neurodivergent may pose a unique set of circumstances which require more nuanced communication.

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