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Off-duty Texas paramedic helps deliver sister’s baby
Paramedic Amber Clemmons said she never expected the first baby she delivered would be her own nephew
Conn. university FD aids volunteer EMS in transporting inmates with COVID-19
The University of Connecticut Fire Department stepped in when the Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association became overwhelmed with a spike in cases at…
Study: Philadelphia police transport 2/3 of shooting, stabbing victims to hospital
The study of the city's "scoop and run" practice, which allows police to transport some patients, found patients were generally just as…
RI bill would allow injured K-9s to reach vet by ambulance
The state bill would create protections for EMS providers who render medical care to law enforcement K-9s injured in the line of…
How a balloon pump helps the heart
Cardiac assist device provides mechanical support for a heart in crisis
EMS assessment and treatment of asthma: 5 things to know
Asthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications
5 tips for managing the PEA cardiac arrest patient
Since the differential diagnosis for PEA is wide and ACLS offers little guidance, try these tips to improve the chances of patient…
A guide to pediatric vital signs
For your reference: A pediatric vitals chart broken down by age range
Blood pressure assessment in the hypovolemic shock patient
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state
Fla. paramedic arrested for allegedly helping fire captain steal COVID-19 vaccines
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said authorities are also planning to arrest the accused Polk County Fire Rescue captain when he returns…
CFSI extends deadline for national fire, EMS leadership awards
The deadline for four Congressional Fire Services Institute awards has been extended to Feb. 12, 2021
Article Bites: Time for a new location or technique in infants?
Success rates of proximal tibia IO placement in pediatric patients as determined by post-mortem CT