3 things paramedics need to know about respiratory compromise, pneumonia and sepsis
February 2, 2021
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?
February 2, 2021
What's your assessment and care for a patient who has had two weeks of persistent chest pain?
Lawmakers introduce bill to reimburse treatment in place during pandemic
February 2, 2021
The bill aims to reimburse ambulance providers who can’t transport some patients due to lack of available hospital beds
How to treat sudden cardiac arrest, opioid overdose
February 2, 2021
An unconscious patient, with absent or ineffective breathing, may be in sudden cardiac arrest or have overdosed on an opioid; here's how to assess and treat the patient
Ga. ambulance crew endures 2 rig crashes in 1 shift
February 2, 2021
The MetroAtlanta Ambulance crew still completed their shift despite the two crashes, including a hit-and-run
‘It is raining.’ How 3 words can help manage the risk of complacency
February 2, 2021
What tasks are most likely to end up in tragedy if you get complacent on the job?
Man accused of sexually assaulting FDNY EMT released amid ongoing investigation
February 2, 2021
FDNY EMS Local 2507 President Oren Barzilay called the release of the suspect without charges "unacceptable"
NM county mandates COVID-19 vaccines for first responders
February 2, 2021
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Public safety aviation group announces winner of flight nurse memorial scholarship
February 1, 2021
The Stacie Morse Gift of Flight Scholarship is named in honor of a flight nurse who was killed in a medical plane crash in January 2019
Are you getting cold and calloused?
February 1, 2021
Our emotional response to cumulative stress changes as the fear factor lessens with experience