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NHTSA Request for Information: Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda 2050

American Ambulance Association

From Regulations.Gov NHTSA published a request for information on October 13, 2023, seeking comments from all sources (public, private, government, academic, professional, public interest groups, and other interested parties) on […] The post NHTSA Request for Information: Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda 2050 appeared first on American (..)

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Evidence Based Guidelines for Fatigue Risk Management in Emergency Medical Services

Irish College of Paramedics

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel work shifts and deliver emergent health care to the acutely ill and injured on the roadside, in patients homes, and other environments. The industry has a fatigue problem, yet few have developed solutions informed by the evidence or best practice.

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The 10 Most Common Reasons An Ambulance Is Called

Gold Cross Ambulance Service

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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Ambulance Driver or Paramedic?

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

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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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport

EMDocs

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. EMS Environment Ok, we’ve got the patient calmed down and gotten them into the ambulance. In today’s episode, we’re taking our show on the road.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

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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Optimizing Demand Forecasts

High Performance EMS

Emergency medical services across the country are reporting employee turn-over rates of around a quarter of their staff annually. A potential lack of credible information makes the choices of unit movement more difficult at the same time they are becoming even more critical to the agency.

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