Put that down that soft stretcher now. Here are 3 reasons why.
October 22, 2019
Using soft stretchers for patient lifting can put both the patient and the EMS provider at risk
NEMSQA releases revised EMS Compass Measures
October 22, 2019
Out of 14 proposed measures, NEMSQA finalized 11 in August 2019 and developed resources to assist EMS leaders in implementation
Geriatric slips, trips and falls: 3 assessment considerations
October 22, 2019
On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls, and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients
Former President Jimmy Carter hospitalized after fall at Ga. home
October 22, 2019
This is the third time Carter has fallen this year, with the first fall in the spring requiring a hip replacement and the second fall earlier this month requiring 14…
Union head places blame on mayor following attack on FDNY EMT
October 22, 2019
"Mayor de Blasio, you need to do more to protect the men and women who protect and serve this city," EMS Union Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay said
1st federal opioid crisis trial to focus on distribution
October 22, 2019
State, local and tribal governments plus hospitals and others have filed a total of more than 2,600 lawsuits against drugmakers, distributors and pharmacies
Police: Man stole Ohio ambulance to escape kidnapping, torture
October 22, 2019
The victim told officers he used the vehicle to escape the home, where he said he was tortured and kept in a dog cage
Fla. firefighter-paramedic’s death being investigated as homicide
October 22, 2019
Amid the open case, the Broward Sheriff's Office hasn't released additional details about the killing
Pa. lawmakers push bills to address fire, EMS shortage
October 22, 2019
A package of 23 bills are aimed at addressing the well-being of responders and providing incentives to recruit and retain volunteer and career responders
Miss. medical center partnership equips EMS with DrFirst’s Backline medication technology
October 21, 2019
First responders at King’s Daughters Medical Center are able to scan a patient’s driver’s license using Backline and access six months of patient medication history