NHTSA to create prehospital pain management guideline

The organization is seeking applications from interested parties to develop evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacologic management of acute pain in a prehos...

Lifting assistance: Carrying bariatric patients over the gap in today’s healthcare

Community paramedicine communication with patients, their family members and the local crews can eliminate obstacles and improve patient care for bariatric pati...

Ambulance response time a factor in Miss. wrongful death suit

In 2018, Elizabeth Neal experienced congestive heart failure and an ambulance did not arrive on the scene until an hour after the call went out

Treating and transporting bariatric patients

In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the challenges that come with assisting bariatric patients, including logistics, equipment needs and provider attitudes

Managing and moving the very large EMS patient

Comprehensive approach is necessary to address problem without harming patients or providers

Va. city adds two medic units to meet advanced life support goal

Fredericksburg’s City Council set a priority in 2014 to establish around-the-clock advanced medical service to address the burden of increased medical calls

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