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SC FD clashes with EMS training center after FFs accused of cheating, expelled
An internal investigation by the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department cleared the expelled firefighters of misconduct and raised criticism of the training center's…
Colo. man sues over ketamine administration during police encounter
The plaintiff sued the officers, paramedics and others involved in the incident, claiming he suffered complications after receiving the sedative
Spotlight: AIM EMS Software & Services guarantees the best products, customer service, training and overall value
The company's main focus is to to adapt quickly to the demands of remote work, ensuring our customers have access to quality…
ESO launches patient outcomes feature to better connect hospital and prehospital data
The new ESO Health Data Exchange feature provides a view of patient outcomes at individual and aggregate levels
10 tips to never miss atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction
Learn how to separate atrial activity from ventricular activity when interpreting a rhythm strip and the atrial flutter waves will stand out
Ill. FF taken to hospital after crash between ambulance, snowplow truck
The collision at an intersection caused the ambulance to drive into a snow embankment
How to remove the most common uniform stains
Despite your best efforts, blood stains, food grease and the not-so-fun vomit tinge happen from time to time
5 steps to an accurate physical exam
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of isolated abdominal pain; what tips can improve your physical exam of…
5 questions to guide EMS transport decisions
You are on scene with a patient who has sustained a significant injury; how do you decide whether to use red lights…
5 things EMS providers need to know about opioid overdose and respiratory compromise
EMS providers need to understand the importance of airway management and monitoring for respiratory compromise along with naloxone administration for opioid overdoses
3 things paramedics need to know about respiratory compromise, pneumonia and sepsis
Recognize the signs and symptoms of pneumonia and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment for pneumonia and sepsis.
EKG case: Why is a two-week chest pain complaint now an emergency?
What's your assessment and care for a patient who has had two weeks of persistent chest pain?