Stem EMS

MAY 9, 2024

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

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

Background: Cognitive aids are an essential aspect of patient care within emergency medical services (EMS). Despite their availability in EMS, these aids are underutilized. The survey was emailed to 136,093 EMS clinicians in six participating states (TX, ME, MI, LA, SC, and AR).

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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Background: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) clinicians render care in less than ideal environments, and errors occur at high rates. However, there have been no widespread studies examining CA use in EMS. A survey link was emailed to 136,093 EMS clinicians across six states (TX, ME, MI, LA, SC, and AR).

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American Ambulance Association

MAY 1, 2024

NAEMSP is currently conducting a vital survey aimed at understanding the effects of drug shortages on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Westafer serves as the Social Media Editor and a research methodology editor for the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Case: The family of a 69-year-old woman activated emergency medical services (EMS) for slurred speech that they noticed when she woke up a couple of hours before.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The purpose of this study was to characterize emergency medical service (EMS) workflow in the care of children during simulated emergency, prehospital encounters. Methods: This is a secondary analysis exploring high-fidelity videorecorded simulations, performed by emergency personnel.

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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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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?

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Pulsara

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Editor's Note: In August 2024, EMS1 and Fitch & Associates released their annual EMS trend survey, What Paramedics Want, proudly sponsored by Pulsara. Read, enjoy, share, and take to heart the following information brought to you by the most prestigious thought leaders in EMS.

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Paramedic EMS Emergency Medical Services 73

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Objectives: Almost one third of pediatric 9-1-1 calls result in non-transport by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is unknown to what extent these decisions are driven by caregivers’ decisions to decline transport versus EMS advice that transport is unnecessary. resulted in non-transport, with 80.0%

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Unitek EMT

AUGUST 16, 2024

Tracing the Evolution of Modern EMS: From Early Beginnings to Today’s Life-Saving Careers. Emergency medical services (EMS) are a critical component of healthcare, and they are dedicated to providing urgent medical care and transportation for individuals in need.

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Unitek EMT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Exploring the trailblazing achievements and persistent challenges for women in Emergency Medical Services. Women in EMS play a crucial role in delivering emergency medical care, their impact resonating deeply in patient outcomes and shaping the future of the field.

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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. A key aspect of EMS is its structured response to emergencies.

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Unitek EMT

AUGUST 22, 2024

Tracing the Evolution of Modern EMS: From Early Beginnings to Today’s Life-Saving Careers. Emergency medical services (EMS) are a critical component of healthcare, and they are dedicated to providing urgent medical care and transportation for individuals in need.

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NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

May 19-25 marks the 50th anniversary of EMS Week with the theme “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future.” The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recognizes and gives thanks to all EMS providers for the lifesaving work you do every day. Here are resources to focus on EMS this week and throughout the year.

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Stem EMS

JULY 17, 2024

Advanced training for emergency medical services (EMS) operators in Germany is a model of excellence and innovation. Here’s how these healthcare professionals are prepared to handle increasingly complex healthcare crisis. […] L'articolo Healthcare crisis: Germany invests in EMS Operators proviene da Stem Ems.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services 52

Pulsara

JANUARY 25, 2024

With a new protocol and Pulsara, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services can now transport eligible pediatric behavioral health patients directly to behavioral health facilities—resulting in a 44% decrease of pediatric behavioral health patients transported to the ED.

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Pulsara

MAY 24, 2024

That's the theme of this year's EMS Week, and it resonates deeply with us at Pulsara. As we celebrate EMS Week, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the profound impact that EMS professionals have had over the past fifty years and look forward to the exciting innovations that lie ahead.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services 73

International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Background: A comprehensive stroke center (CSC) servicing remote areas in South Florida became HEMS direct-from-field capable on October 15, 2020. This analysis reviews the utilization of this service and compares it to ground EMS (GEMS).

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Peter Canning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Across the nation states are passing initiatives to allow EMS services to leave naloxone kits on scene with at risk patients, their family, friends or bystanders. Each kit contains two 4 mg Naloxone intranasal devices, and instruction card for use, a CPR face shield, and instructions on how to access services.

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Naloxone EMS Overdose Emergency Medical Services 52

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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International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

The Emergency Medical Services are strained in the face of high workforce turnover and substantial cost pressures. While a robust body of literature is dedicated to exploring precursors of turnover, few studies have explored affective factors leading to turnover emergency medical service clinicians.

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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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Emergency Medical Services Ambulance EMS 130

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

OCTOBER 4, 2023

BACKGROUND: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, especially those within urban jurisdictions, struggle to effectively meet the need. Click to view the rest

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Overdose Emergency Medical Services EMS 62

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Delayed First Medical Contact to Reperfusion Time Increases Mortality in Rural EMS Patients with STEMI. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Lauren Westafer an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate. first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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Unitek EMT

JULY 25, 2024

Emergency medical services (EMS) are a crucial component of the healthcare system, providing immediate medical care and transportation for individuals experiencing medical emergencies. However, the dynamics of EMS […] The post Rural vs. Comparing the unique challenges and capabilities.

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Unitek EMT

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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

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FirstWatch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Mike Taigman, FirstWatch Improvement Guide, has been awarded the prestigious Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of emergency medical services (EMS).

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EMS Emergency Medical Services 52

FirstWatch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Mike Taigman, FirstWatch Improvement Guide, has been awarded the prestigious Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of emergency medical services (EMS).

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EMS Emergency Medical Services 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 9, 2021

JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC? Date: January 5th, 2021 Reference: Grunau et al.

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The FllightBridge ED

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The realm of emergency medical services (EMS) is one of constant evolution, where professionals are continually called upon to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise.…

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Critical Care Emergency Medical Services EMS Paramedic 52

FirstWatch

MAY 2, 2024

EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman Mike Taigman ran his first emergency medical services (EMS) call on November 4, 1974. In the following 50 years, he has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to the improvement of EMS and healthcare that has left an indelible mark on the industry. This award is such an honor.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services Ambulance 52

FirstWatch

MAY 2, 2024

EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman Mike Taigman ran his first emergency medical services (EMS) call on November 4, 1974. In the following 50 years, he has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to the improvement of EMS and healthcare that has left an indelible mark on the industry.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services Ambulance 52

High Performance EMS

JULY 13, 2020

The NHTSA Office of EMS released a significant document last year called the EMS Agenda 2050 that was carefully crafted to set a bold vision for the next 30 years of paramedicine by clearly differentiating the focus of care from its original definition in the 1996 EMS Agenda for the Future.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 2, 2023

Guest Skeptic: Dr. Salim Rezaie is a community emergency physician in San Antonio, TX. He is the Creator and founder of REBEL EM, a free, critical appraisal blog that tries to cut down knowledge translation gaps of […] The post SGEM#408: Hey, I, Oh I’m Still Alive – Is it due to TXA? Prehospital Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS Paramedic 302

St. Emlyn's

JUNE 23, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with a survival rate of less than 10% despite emergency medical services (EMS) interventions.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Age may be a factor in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) treatment of patients, and understanding of age-related patient differences is important to those providing care in the prehospital environment. However, there is a wide variety of age and other categorizations used to define the pediatric EMS population.

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