Study: Nearly 30 percent of opioid prescriptions are unexplained
October 1, 2018
A recent study found that 28.5 percent of prescriptions had no medical record of why they were given to the patient
Responder speaks out about aftermath of Las Vegas shooting
October 1, 2018
Community Ambulance Special Operations Director Glen Simpson said he’s still processing his memories of responding to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history
Ariz. fire dept. responders to be equipped with body armor
October 1, 2018
The Mesa City Council voted to spend $262,000 on body armor for firefighters and paramedics
Over 800 Dead in Indonesia Quake and Tsunami; Toll May Rise
October 1, 2018
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers struggled Sunday to reach victims in several large coastal towns in Indonesia that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami, and authorities feared that the…
Paramedics Among 3 Charged in Death of Man at Detroit-area Jail
October 1, 2018
DETROIT (AP) — A police officer and two paramedics failed to help a man who was convulsing for more than an hour and eventually died from cocaine toxicity at a…
Purse, Cellphone Stolen from EMT Trying to Save Woman’s Life
October 1, 2018
A Detroit EMT was robbed while responding to a person in need. Her purse and cell phone stolen right out of the ambulance.
One Year After Vegas: Medics with a New Perspective
October 1, 2018
“We drained ourselves of everything,” he said. “Everything that we had was out there. If it had wheels and could move, it was out there running calls.”
Medic-CE’s Resiliency Training Helps Combat Increasing Mental Health Risks Among EMS Providers
October 1, 2018
Medic-CE’s new Resiliency training teaches first responders the skills they need to better cope with the trauma they experience on a daily basis
Spotlight: QinFlow features the Warrior – a next generation portable blood and IV fluid warmer
October 1, 2018
QinFlow’s mission is to help save lives across the entire continuum of emergency care.
Winery owner leads program to prevent deaths by donating AEDs
September 30, 2018
Ron Rubin launched the “Trained for Saving Lives AED Program,” through which he has committed to donating one AED to 450 qualifying wineries