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TXA for GI bleeds?
What the HALT-IT study reveals about the potential dangers of TXA for acute hemorrhage
4 EMT tips to first do the right things, then do things right
Experienced providers should re-evaluate priorities before riding a bad idea into the ground
Starbucks hopes to ‘reignite the movement of gratitude’ with free coffee for frontline workers
Starbucks served more than 2 million free cups of coffee during the early months of the pandemic, and seeks to inspire ongoing…
Why we need critical thinking for scene assessments
In the real world it is impossible for a scene to be 100% safe; therefore we must constantly assess risk
4 ways to bring order to a chaotic scene
Approaching every scene with calmness, compassion, command presence and code choreography leads to better patient care
Australian medical flight service unveils electric air ambulance
CareFlight partnered with AMSL Aero to develop the "Vertiia," an electric vertical take-off and landing medical aircraft with a cruising speed of…
Treating our own: 7 steps to prepare for one of the hardest things we have to do
Pre-planning and prevention are key to safety and efficiency when your crews are most vulnerable
Texas ambulance catches fire with patient inside
Officials said the fire was caused by a generator malfunction
Conn. entrepreneur seeks emergency authorization for DIY COVID-19 test
The at-home test that yields results in under an hour was trialed by firefighters who called it "a great resource"
Calif. wrongful death suit seeks ban on use of ‘improper restraints’ in medical emergencies
The suit stems from the death of a Sacramento man who was treated for low blood sugar while handcuffed in a prone…
Scholarship named after youngest Mich. COVID-19 victim supports first responder families
The Skylar Herbert Memorial Scholarship, a need-based scholarship for children of first responders, is named after the 5-year-old daughter of a Detroit…
12 first responder charities to donate to
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen