Tension pneumothorax: How capnography and ultrasound can improve care
August 23, 2021
It is important to differentiate tension pneumothorax from conditions with similar symptoms, and to avoid performing inappropriate needle decompression
Back to the basics: Chest trauma
August 23, 2021
Flail chest, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade and pulmonary contusion have unique presentations, but all jeopardize vital functions
Fla. hospital medic fired for ‘abandoning his job duties’ to have sex with patient
August 23, 2021
Yoandy Moreno admitted to leaving Plantation General Hospital grounds to engage in sex with a patient during his shift
Tenn. paramedic charged with theft, drug possession, official misconduct
August 23, 2021
A former Jefferson County paramedic was incited following a criminal probe into the theft of narcotics stored in ambulances
Off-duty Del. firefighter dies after being struck while helping crash victim
August 23, 2021
Wilmington Firefighter Cecilia Escobar-Duplan, 25, was hit by a pickup truck while she was attempting to render aid at a crash scene
Listen: ‘My Legs Won’t Work!’
August 23, 2021
Learn how to approach the patient with acute, bilateral lower extremity paraplegia
NAEMT announces 2021 National EMS Awards of Excellence recipients
August 23, 2021
Paramedic of the year, EMT of the year, combat medic of the year and other award winners will be recognized at EMS World Expo
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
August 23, 2021
The U.S. is the first country to fully approve the shot, in a move that may pave the way for additional mandates
At least 10 killed, dozens missing in Tenn. flash floods
August 22, 2021
The town of McEwen was pummeled with about 17 inches of rain in less than a day, prompting water rescues, road closures and communications disruptions
Texas city approves plans for fire-based EMS
August 22, 2021
The Mission Fire Fighters Association noted firefighters heavily pushed for fire-based EMS because of high call volume and the lack of a secondary provider