5 errors that are giving you incorrect blood pressure readings
July 8, 2020
Blood pressure may be the vital sign we measure the most and understand the least
Tension Pneumothorax: Identification and treatment
July 8, 2020
Tension pneumothorax is a life threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma and is more likely to happen with trauma involving an opening in the chest wall
Man accused of shooting at ambulance, setting grass fire
July 8, 2020
A multi-agency manhunt was launched over the weekend to find the suspect, who allegedly threatened multiple people with a gun
Video: CO burned in oxygen tank explosion at Okla. detention center
July 8, 2020
A loaded gurney with equipment was being brought into the jail when a bag with an oxygen bottle fell off, engulfing the officer in flames
Penalties for Ala. EMS retracted after automated response time calculator questioned
July 8, 2020
First Response Ambulance Service in Decatur disputed the computer-based system's calculations that it had fallen short of meeting response time requirements
IAFC announces new dates, format for FRI, WUI, Fire-Rescue Med
July 8, 2020
Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings in August
EMS Pioneers: New Yorker reflects on 40 years in EMS
July 7, 2020
Paramedic/RN/PA persevered despite tragedy
Shooting victim crashes head-on into Va. ambulance
July 7, 2020
Police say the vehicle driven by the victim, who later died, turned into a fire station driveway as the rig was pulling out
Veinity Fair: Evaluating jugular venous distension
July 7, 2020
Ever ogle the veins of someone you're being introduced to? You're not alone
Receptors and the autonomic nervous system
July 7, 2020
The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly