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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Emergency Medical Services EMS Ambulance 130

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 68

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

Purpose: Buprenorphine is a lifesaving medication in opioid use disorder (OUD). Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a crucial role in responding to opioid overdoses. The pre-hospital use of buprenorphine by EMS can expand access to this important medication.

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Emergency Medical Services Overdose EMS 94

Unitek EMT

JULY 8, 2024

From emergencies to empowerment: how EMTs lead community health education. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) serve as the frontline responders in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), playing a critical role in delivering immediate medical care during emergencies.

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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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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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Emergency Medical Services EMS 52

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

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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Emergency Medical Services EMS 40

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 311

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 1, 2024

His research focuses on the pre-hospital care of children by EMS. He is the principal investigator for EMSC State Partnership in Washington, DC and is also involved in various multi-center EMS studies with the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN). EMS placed him in a C-collar and brought him to you.

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Handtevy

MAY 10, 2024

In the fast-paced world of emergency medical services (EMS), precision in pediatric medication dosing can mean the difference between life and death. Prior to Handtevy, only 70% of pediatric medications were correctly dosed. Schedule a Demo Peter Antevy, MD DISCLAIMER: Pediatric Emergency Standards Inc.

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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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Unitek EMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Community Paramedicine represents a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved or rural areas where access to healthcare services is often limited.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

Kate Remick is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. She is an executive lead for the EMS for Children Innovation and Improvement Center. She is the co-Principal Investigator for the EMS for Children Data Center.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Broselow-Luten Color-Coded Length-Based Weight-Estimation System: History of [Emergency Medical Services for Children] Designed by Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow was family medicine but switched to emergency medicine. Emergency Medical Services for Children] “Red to Head.” One end of the tape is red with an arrow.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

Jon Krohmer, MD, FACEP, who says he has “the EMS blood type,” practically had a front row seat to the growth of EMS care starting as a volunteer EMT more than 50 years ago. The evolution of EMS really mirrors the evolution of emergency physicians.” Dr. Krohmer said. So physicians need to be involved.

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