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Let’s Get It Straight: New Information on HIV
While EMS is rightly focused on COVID-19 right now, Katherine West explains why keeping up-to-date on HIV infection is extremely important. The…
US asking states to speed vaccine, not hold back 2nd dose
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can…
UN: COVID-19 Herd Immunity Unlikely in 2021
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned herd immunity is highly unlikely this year. The post UN: COVID-19 Herd Immunity Unlikely in…
Should I Get a COVID-19 Vaccine If I’ve Had the Virus?
Regardless of previous infection, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people should plan on getting vaccinated when it's their…
NC county plans to have EMS crews transport some patients to urgent care, not ED
Haywood County emergency management officials are working with area hospitals to get patients the right level of care amidst an influx of…
The Child in Status Epilepticus Dilemma
The article discusses a case of a child in status epilepticus where the mother refuses the administration of diazepam. The post The…
Identifying an Acute Coronary Syndrome: Part 1
Part 1 of 2: Here’s a refresher on how we as EMS providers can play a role in saving lives. The post…
NAEMT appoints new medical director, assistant medical director
Dr. Douglas F. Kupas was named as the NAEMT's new medical director, and Dr. Jeffrey L. Jarvis will serve as the association's…
ETCO2: Back to the basics
We are limited on the amount of objective information available during prehospital care; don’t ignore this vital piece of the puzzle
Utah man charged in ambulance theft after allegedly firing Taser at officers
A police officer who responded to a domestic violence call said they recognized the man from video of the ambulance theft
Tenets of trauma triage
ACS to update Field Triage Guidelines: EMS provider feedback needed
Mont. EMS still without permanent ambulance after October crash
Geyser Emergency Services is working to raise the $200,000 it needs to purchase a replacement for the rig that was wrecked after…