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Study: Nearly 30 percent of opioid prescriptions are unexplained
A recent study found that 28.5 percent of prescriptions had no medical record of why they were given to the patient
Responder speaks out about aftermath of Las Vegas shooting
Community Ambulance Special Operations Director Glen Simpson said he’s still processing his memories of responding to the deadliest mass shooting in modern…
Ariz. fire dept. responders to be equipped with body armor
The Mesa City Council voted to spend $262,000 on body armor for firefighters and paramedics
Over 800 Dead in Indonesia Quake and Tsunami; Toll May Rise
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers struggled Sunday to reach victims in several large coastal towns in Indonesia that were hit by an…
Paramedics Among 3 Charged in Death of Man at Detroit-area Jail
DETROIT (AP) — A police officer and two paramedics failed to help a man who was convulsing for more than an hour…
Purse, Cellphone Stolen from EMT Trying to Save Woman’s Life
A Detroit EMT was robbed while responding to a person in need. Her purse and cell phone stolen right out of the ambulance.
One Year After Vegas: Medics with a New Perspective
“We drained ourselves of everything,” he said. “Everything that we had was out there. If it had wheels and could move, it…
Medic-CE’s Resiliency Training Helps Combat Increasing Mental Health Risks Among EMS Providers
Medic-CE’s new Resiliency training teaches first responders the skills they need to better cope with the trauma they experience on a daily…
Spotlight: QinFlow features the Warrior – a next generation portable blood and IV fluid warmer
QinFlow’s mission is to help save lives across the entire continuum of emergency care.
Winery owner leads program to prevent deaths by donating AEDs
Ron Rubin launched the “Trained for Saving Lives AED Program,” through which he has committed to donating one AED to 450 qualifying…
Stop the Bleed – Save a Life
Reduce your community’s risk by training citizens how to control bleeding
Aspiring paramedic dies of sepsis days after complaining of cold
Jessica Holbrook’s family is campaigning to raise awareness of sepsis after Holbrook died five days after she had a sore throat and…