American Ambulance Association

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AAA Legislative Awards. Each Member of Congress is being recognized for their strong advocacy for emergency medical services […] The post 2023 AAA Legislative Awards appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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American Ambulance Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From the Journal of Emergency Medical Services on February 1, 2024 Why are females and individuals who identify as Black, indigenous and/or People of Color underrepresented in EMS? Knolan Rawlins, […] The post JEMS | Adapting to Survive EMS Workplace Shortages, Part I appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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American Ambulance Association

JANUARY 24, 2024

From EMS.gov on January 24, 2024 Recent Announcements TODAY: Rural Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Training Grant Pre-Application Webinar The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a webinar […] The post Recent Announcements and New Resources on EMS.gov appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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American Ambulance Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Emergency medical services (EMS) and other emergency responders provide care […] The post Crash Responder Safety Week, November 13–17, 2023 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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American Ambulance Association

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Jarlicia Islandriana Scott Paramedic Pafford Emergency Medical Services Clarksdale, MS Share on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn How did you come to be in EMS? I found myself […] The post EMS Profiles | Meet Jarlicia Islandriana Scott appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Gold Cross Ambulance Service

JUNE 29, 2022

No two calls for an ambulance are ever exactly the same. Certain emergencies are more common than others and oftentimes elicit a call to emergency services. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at 10 of the most common reasons that people call for an ambulance. What Are The Most Common Emergencies?

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care. and highly trained professionals.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 15, 2021

Date: May 6th, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Daniel Schwerin is employed with Prisma Health-Upstate as a clinical assistant professor, emergency medicine GME director for emergency medical services and medical director for several local EMS agencies and has lectured on prehospital stroke management.

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Unitek EMT

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the dynamic realm of emergency medical services, the role of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) transcends the conventional image of ambulance responders rushing to accident scenes. Explore alternative career paths and specialized roles available to EMTs.

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Unitek EMT

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Emergency medical services personnel are the heartbeat of our emergency response systems, the guardians who rush towards chaos when others instinctively step back. Honoring and recognizing the extraordinary efforts of EMS professionals globally.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 1, 2022

He became double board certified in Emergency Medicine (EM) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). NEJM 2021 […] The post SGEM#354: Everybody Walk the Dinosaur and Not Take the MSU first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Howie also has a Master of Public Health. Reference: Grotta JC et al.

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American Ambulance Association

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Now Accepting Applications for Site Visitors The CoAEMSP is increasing its site visitor cadre and is seeking Paramedic educators and physicians to […] The post CoAEMSP Accepting Applications for Site Visitors appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Background: Frequent callers of emergency medical services comprise a disproportionate percentage of emergency department visits. This study aims to describe reasons for calling 911 and healthcare services among frequent callers in Ontario. This might free up ambulance services for more urgent calls.

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NCOAE

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

And they’re certainly not “Ambulance Drivers.” Photo Credit: RODNAE Productions | Sourced from Pexels ) Most states have made the transition to the new title, but many emergency medical service (EMS) providers continue to refer to some EMTs as “Basics.” Let’s leave the term “Basic” to the First Aid folks.

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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Physician Oversight of Air-Based Emergency Medical Services: A Joint Position Statement of NAEMSP, ACEP, and AMPA 2. Recommended Essential Equipment for Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Ground Ambulances 2020: A Joint Position Statement Click here to download today! As always THANK YOU for listening.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Our academy offers comprehensive EMT training programs that provide hands-on practical experience, preparing students for successful careers in emergency medical services. Pros of Online EMT Training 1. Accessibility and Flexibility: One of the significant advantages of online EMT training is its accessibility and flexibility.

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

But the healthcare industry can be cloaked in mystery when you are trying to start that career – especially if you’re considering a career in emergency medical services. With your CPR card in hand, you must then attend another course to earn an emergency medical technician certification.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With every second counting, your ambulance races towards the scene, lights flashing and sirens blaring. Another critical task that must be completed at every shift's start is ensuring the ambulance is stocked. Besides the paperwork, EMTs restock the ambulance to ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are ready for the next shift.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 19, 2019

They concluded: “For patients treated in the ED for opioid overdose, an observation period of one hour is sufficient if they ambulate as usual, have normal vital signs and a Glasgow Coma Scale of 15”. Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. This teaching has been challenged by a systematic review by Willman et al 2017.

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FirstWatch

MAY 2, 2024

EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman Mike Taigman ran his first emergency medical services (EMS) call on November 4, 1974. That dedication was recently recognized with the American Ambulance Association’s (AAA) EMS Visionary Award.

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FirstWatch

MAY 2, 2024

EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman Mike Taigman ran his first emergency medical services (EMS) call on November 4, 1974. That dedication was recently recognized with the American Ambulance Association’s (AAA) EMS Visionary Award.

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High Performance EMS

JULY 13, 2020

Yet it wasn’t until 1966 that the National Academy of Sciences ‘white paper,’ officially titled “ Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society ,” that ambulances began to transform from a side business at funeral homes into our modern Emergency Medical Systems of today.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Prehospital antibiotics in the ambulance for sepsis: a multicentre, open label, randomised trial. Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. The Lancet Nov 2017. The Lancet Nov 2017.

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AAEM RSA

MAY 7, 2021

2 Ridesharing services may help with pre-hospital transportation by reducing unneeded transports by emergency medical services (EMS). Ambulances and EMS are a valuable community resource that are traditionally intended for the treatment and transport of critical patients. Academic Emergency Medicine.

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FirstWatch

JULY 1, 2024

What the Fellowship Offers Jack Stout Fellows attend the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum and either the Fitch Ambulance Service Manager (ASM) program or the Communication Center Manager (CCM) program with registration and all expenses covered by FirstWatch.

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American Ambulance Association

MAY 17, 2024

Whitehouse.gov Post | Share on Facebook | Retweet on X MAY 17, 2024 A Proclamation on National Emergency Medical Services Week, 2024 During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) […] The post POTUS | A Proclamation on National EMS Week 2024 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In years gone by, joining the world of emergency medical services meant a high turnover of patients, among a daily mix of unpredictable emergencies. The medically minded individuals seeking ongoing patient contact found a vocation in medicine, mental health, nursing, midwifery and allied health professions.

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Irish College of Paramedics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The recent discussions regarding the crew composition of the proposed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Cork require comment from paramedicine. Depending where you are in the world an ambulance is staffed by varying numbers and differing practitioner qualifications. Irish Journal of Paramedicine.

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NCOAE

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, while LSBs have historically been used to attempt spinal immobilization, SMR may be achieved using a scoop stretcher, vacuum splint, ambulance cot, or other similar device to which a patient is safely secured. Both terms refer to the same concept — minimizing unwanted movement of the potentially injured spine.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Brief History of EMS in New Jersey New Jersey has seen Emergency Medical Services since the 1920’s, and was one of the first states to have this volunteer service. In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation.

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TIMER

JANUARY 14, 2022

First aid is something that goes way beyond the contents of your medical box. With the pandemic coercing home quarantine and social distancing measures, one crucial thing that came to light was the lack of access to emergency medical services.

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NCOAE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The suicide rate among emergency medical service (EMS) professionals rose a shocking 38 percent since 2009, according to a study published in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. As an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic, you typically work a five-day rotation of 12-hour shifts (days or nights).

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High Performance EMS

JANUARY 26, 2021

These daily patterns not only replicate over the years, but across various types of political jurisdictions according to a 2019 Scandinavian study on the � Use of pre-hospital emergency medical services in urban and rural municipalities over a 10?year

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

JULY 1, 2020

As paramedics, whilst we often take great offence at being called ambulance drivers, the question is, when it’s our turn to drive, what exactly is it that we are providing? Do we fully engage in shared patient care with our attending partner, or do we switch off so that we can simply drive the ambulance and take it easy? Weaver, M.

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ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

Case A 91-year-old Russian-speaking female on dual-antiplatelet therapy presented to the ED via ambulance with a left-sided nosebleed. Difficult intubation factors in prehospital rapid sequence intubation by an Australian helicopter emergency medical service. Ann Am Thoracic Soc. 2017;14(3):368-375. 2016;35(1):28-32.

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EMT Training Station

APRIL 5, 2023

In the fast-paced and high-stress world of emergency medical services, EMTs and paramedics consistently go above and beyond to save lives and provide comfort to those in need. So common in fact it is required on ambulances in order to open O2 tanks. It is located at the base of the tool.

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