JEMS

AUGUST 12, 2025

Although methemoglobinemia is rare, EMS providers are in a unique position to recognize this disease process early. Prehospital care providers acquire information that could aid in the diagnosis of methemoglobinemia.

Mobile Integrated Health

JEMS

JUNE 11, 2025

While the reasons for not allowing advanced EMTs to function at their full level of training are complex, the reasons for encouraging them to do so are simple.

AEMT

International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

Methods: This cross-sectional, retrospective study evaluates prehospital care provided by EMS at three international bridges in El Paso. The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) provided data for all encounters between February 2017 and January 2023.

Prehospital Care Provider

EMT Training Station

JANUARY 12, 2024

Here’s a quick list of some common hazards EMS workers may face while in the field: Weather Chemical Bacterial Dust/debris Electrical Fire Sharp objects Comfort & Mobility Being a prehospital care provider often means that you will be spending a lot of time in your pants. A typical EMS shift is 12, 24, or even longer.

EMT

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Working as a paramedic, medic, EMT, prehospital care provider or any other type of first responder differs vastly from any other role in those first seconds or minutes of arrival. Patients may have waited anxiously for hours, so they’re highly observant for our first responses in words, facial expression and body language.

First Responder

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

There are hardly any statistics around first responder dog bites, particularly in prehospital care providers, although some research has addressed the issue in other industries, with high numbers reported every time. Or break them. of the postal delivery workers questioned reported a dog bite.

First Responder