Halloween: Is it the most dangerous day for kids?
October 30, 2018
Analysis of the 56 million ePCR records in the NEMSIS national dataset shows days with the most traumatic pediatric cardiac arrests in 2013 and 2014
Wash. responders, civilians honored for saving life of retired fire chief
October 30, 2018
Retired Chehalis Fire Department Chief Bill Nacht went into cardiac arrest while waiting for a friend so they could go on a motorcycle trip
SC woman claims she stole ambulance because she needed help
October 30, 2018
Laurie Leone was arrested after stealing an ambulance and following a fire truck in the rig
EMS World Expo Quick Take: Assessing, treating and transporting patients with special needs
October 30, 2018
Be aware patients with special needs may have comorbidities, and their conditions fall on a spectrum
Paramedic accused of choking woman threatening to die by suicide
October 30, 2018
Body camera footage allegedly shows paramedic Raymond Lee choking an agitated patient while transporting her to a mental health facility
Study: More than 8.3K kids, teens hospitalized for gunshot wounds annually
October 30, 2018
Researchers said gunshot wounds among children and teens account for $270 million in hospital costs each year
Doctor recalls rushing to treat patients in synagogue shooting
October 30, 2018
Dr. Leonard Weiss jumped into action after realizing the sounds outside his home near Tree of Life temple were gunfire
EMS World Expo Quick Take: Active assailant preparation, response for EMS
October 30, 2018
20-60-90 minute rule underscores the importance of rapidly accessing trauma patients and transporting patients to definitive surgical care
‘Paranormal 911’: How a team of responders are taking on the supernatural
October 30, 2018
A group mainly consisting of firefighters and EMTs use their off-duty time to respond to “paramergencies”
Sepsis Alliance Teams with NAEMT to Combat Sepsis
October 30, 2018
The Sepsis Alliance and NAEMT have formed a partnership to provide sepsis educational resources and training to EMS and prehospital practitioners.