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CDC | Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A Look at Disparities in Funding and Outcomes

American Ambulance Association

CDC | Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A Look at Disparities in Funding and Outcomes “Limited EMS funding may affect nationwide EMS quality.

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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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The State of Emergency Medical Services Clinician Mental Health in Virginia

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background : In the United States, research has found that emergency medical service (EMS) clinicians contemplate and attempt suicide at a rate approximately 10 times higher than the general population. However, prior to this study, no comprehensive data existed on the mental health status and needs of Virginia’s EMS clinicians.

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A Survey of Patient Utilization and Trust of Emergency Medical Services

International Journal of Paramedicine

Little is known about patients’ decisions to come to the Emergency Department (ED) via emergency medical services (EMS) versus privately owned vehicle (POV); this is problematic as trust in EMS systems impacts patient care decisions. Patients completed a multi-method survey during their ED stay.

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The Incidence and Outcomes of Adult Syncope Presentations to Emergency Medical Services

International Journal of Paramedicine

Objective: The objectives of this systematic review were to evaluate the incidence, patient demographics and associated outcomes of adult syncope presentations to emergency medical services (EMS) within current literature.

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Chemical Incident Preparedness Among Emergency Medical Service Personnel

International Journal of Paramedicine

Past incidents have revealed the importance of preparation and training of emergency medical service (EMS) personnel when responding to these incidents. Background: Hazardous chemicals are essential for modern society but the use and transportation of them bears the risk of major incidents.

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RETTMobil 2024: STEM at the Forefront of the Leading European Emergency Medical Services Trade Fair

Stem EMS

From May 15 to 17, STEM will participate in RETTmobil 2024 in Fulda, Germany, the premier European event for emergency medical services and safety.