Time-critical: The importance of stroke triage for EMS
December 11, 2019
Rapid restoration of blood flow is the most critical determiner of functional brain survival
NJ city FD, EMS partner with university for nursing student ride-along program
December 11, 2019
Participants say the program helps aspiring nurses understand the prehospital decision-making process in emergencies
Federal agencies request input on prehospital airway management questions
December 11, 2019
The agencies are seeking feedback on key questions that will be used to review research and develop evidence-based guidelines
12 must-listen-to EMS Podcasts of 2019
December 11, 2019
Top episodes from Inside EMS, The MCHD Paramedic Podcast and The Medic Mindset Podcast tackle degree requirements, clinical excellence and EMS safety concerns
Pa. man accused of attacking 3 EMS providers, police officer
December 11, 2019
Police say the man regained consciousness after being giving naloxone and immediately began striking first responders
STEMI, stroke, sepsis and ROSC: A decade for EMS systems of care
December 11, 2019
In the coming decade, EMS will be engaged in even more efforts to triage patients in the field to route them to the most appropriate hospitals
Former Oklahoma City paramedic sentenced in drug tampering case
December 11, 2019
Colin Andrew Davis was sentenced to six months in prison for tampering with fentanyl and ketamine vials
Mich. city FD says increased medical runs have consumed budget
December 10, 2019
The city’s mayor said options include opting out of EMS services or cutting other services unless changes to funding or the county EMS system are made
SD county lowers number of EMTs required on ambulance calls
December 10, 2019
Emergency management officials say the change will put less stress on resources
4 ways EMS can respond to shifting patient expectations
December 10, 2019
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