JEMS

JUNE 27, 2025

The… EMS Training News News Feed Georgia Headlines Baltimore to Downgrade Some ALS Units as Staffing Shortages Persist The Baltimore City Fire Department is preparing to downgrade four Advanced Life Support (ALS) units to Basic Life Support (BLS) starting next month.

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JEMS

JULY 3, 2025

1 The author’s employer, a Michigan-based life support agency, further represents clinician shortages, experiencing only a 70% retention rate of EMTs and a 77% retention rate of paramedics. 2 Life support agency executives must overcome these challenges through the implementation of a strong retention plan.

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JEMS

JUNE 24, 2025

About 10% of EMS calls involved patients aged 18 or younger, and only 1% were extremely sick, according to CHOP’s Center for Life Support Education & Outreach. “So when you’re in that high-stress situation, you don’t second guess your decisions,” said John Chattley, a fire service paramedic with the Philadelphia Fire Department.

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JEMS

JUNE 23, 2025

The ALS1 rate was chosen because while most patients are transported utilizing basic life support, this figure does not account for mileage or those patients treated at the higher ALS2 rate (using CMS data, approximately 3.6% billion in revenue. of total EMS workups).

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JEMS

JUNE 21, 2025

AmeriPro will provide two advanced life support (ALS) ambulance trucks 24 hours a day, and a full suite of advanced technology and equipment, including state-of-the-art cardiac monitoring, LUCAS devices capable of delivering automated chest compressions during a cardiac arrest, ZOLL ventilators, and other high-tech patient care tools.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Current Advanced Trauma Life Support guidelines require all trauma patients to receive intravenous access, and as such it is essential for EMS clinicians to be conversant with situations which may require fluid resuscitation.

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ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2025

In addition to early intralipid, seizures should be treated with benzodiazepines and standard Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines should be followed for arrhythmias and cardiac arrest, with some notable modifications. Smaller doses of epinephrine are recommended (start at <1mcg/kg).

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JEMS

JUNE 11, 2025

Sand Lake Ambulance is a fully paid, advanced life support that covers the town of Sand Lake and surrounding areas. Swanson earned his Advanced EMT certification in February and is going through the regionally required process to get “online” and be able to perform advanced life support skills at that level.

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JANUARY 6, 2016

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Handtevy

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On November 14, 2024, ILCOR released their latest recommendations for adult and pediatric basic and advanced life support. Theres a lot to unpack, and Ill be highlighting the key changes during our upcoming webinar. If you havent registered yet, follow the CLICK HERE and join us for an in-depth review.

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American Burn Association

JANUARY 10, 2025

” The ABA encourages first responders and healthcare providers to enhance readiness by completing the Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Now course. This on-demand program provides essential skills for the immediate care of burn patients, focusing on life-saving techniques during the critical first 24 hours post-injury.

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JEMS

AUGUST 6, 2025

He received his training at the Bay Area Training Academy and currently practices in Santa Clara County, where he provides basic life support with Royal Ambulance. About the Author Amit Reddy is a Nationally Registered EMT in California. References 1. Brisolara, K.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 28, 2025

If the results are positive, implementation could mean shorter durations on life support, fewer complications linked to prolonged PICU stays, and even better long-term outcomes. All of this aligns with what really matters to families—safe, effective care that supports their child’s recovery and future.

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ACEP Now

JUNE 30, 2025

Finally, although intubated patients typically require sedation and patients with significant vasopressor support tend to be quite debilitated, ECMO patients can be completely alert and even relatively robust.

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NHCPS Save a Life

MAY 3, 2025

Every year, more than 436,000 Americans lose their lives to cardiac arrest. Globally, cardiac arrest claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV, firearms, and house fires combined.

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JEMS

JUNE 27, 2025

The ALS units, staffed by paramedics, are being downgraded as part of strategy to address chronic staffing shortages and ballooning overtime costs.

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NHCPS Save a Life

MAY 3, 2025

Thats why Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training is so essential for healthcare professionals If […] The post How Long is ACLS Class? Every year, more than 300,000 people in the U.S. suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, and nearly 90% of those cases are fatal. appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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JEMS

JUNE 20, 2025

For years, WEMSA had held the rights to be Wethersfield’s primary emergency medical provider, even though it didn’t have paramedics trained in advanced life support. Town Manager Frederick Presley gave a very different perspective, telling the council “A lot of the comments made by the chief tonight were blatant misrepresentations.”

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NHCPS Save a Life

MAY 2, 2025

If youre working in healthcare, you’re already doing the hard work of saving lives, thinking fast, and showing up for your patients every single day. With everything on your plate, remembering when your ACLS certification expires probably isnt your top priority.

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JEMS

JULY 21, 2025

“He was resuscitated and is currently in the hospital on life support,” she said. Fairfield resident Nicole Jones said in a GoFundMe fundraiser that her son Anthony nearly drowned in a pool on Wednesday. “We were just told he is critical and he will not survive this tragic incident.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This heightened risk underscores the need for vigilant supportive care and proactive management in these cases. The most recent data from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organisation (ELSO) registry highlights a high mortality rate for infants with pertussis who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

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