ACEP Now

JUNE 21, 2023

emergency medicine (EM) residency training length has been a decades-long dilemma: four vs. three years. First, is three years enough time to become an EM physician? But critical questions remain unanswered when it comes to specialization, career trajectory, and actual competence as an EM physician.

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EMS ALS Emergency Medical Services OR 114

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

18 Additional information on antimuscarinic toxicity and treatment recommendations can be found here. Movement Disorder Emergencies. His roommate found an empty pill bottle on the floor next to him. The bottle contained 100 mg quetiapine tablets, and 50 tablets were unaccounted for. Psychol Res Behav Manag. 2022;15:3915-3929.

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Overdose EMS Emergency Medical Services OR 111

NVFC

MAY 7, 2024

While the majority of EMS and fire-rescue agencies provide emergency care to children, pediatric calls are rare. Since many agencies see fewer than eight pediatric patients per month, EMS clinicians often don’t feel comfortable or confident when caring for children. Visit [link] to access the assessment.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 105

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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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 40

ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

From April 2-5, the top fire services and EMS industry thought leaders and data analysts gathered at Wave 2024 to share what trends they’re forecasting for both fields and how they’re enacting change within their own organizations through the power of data-driven insights. Fire Administration. The discussion How Do You Stack Up?

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MIH EMS Paramedic Firefighter 105

Pulsara

MAY 23, 2024

Trauma Service Areas, or TSAs) and Regional Advisory Councils (RACs, which are non-profit and tax-exempt) who develop regional EMS plans, provide related public information, provide a forum for EMS providers and hospitals to discuss TSA issues and network with other RACs, and track related data.

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Emergency Medical Services Public Information EMS OR 98

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The emDOCs.net team is very happy to collaborate with PECARN STELAR (Seattle, Dallas/Texas, and Los Angeles) Node and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) in presenting high-yield pediatric topics that highlight evidence based medicine with solid research.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS 98

EMDocs

JUNE 9, 2023

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. That includes the patient, EMS personnel, and general public. Assessment of Underlying Medical Condition Let’s start at the scene.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 8, 2025

[link] IFEM was there to assist with the successful letter writing campaign to the Norwegian Minster of Health, explaining the need for and benefits of emergency medicine as a primary specialty. According to the IFEM website (www.ifem.cc), its charter has the following goals: Exchange information on topics of international interest.

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ESO

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Earlier in the year, we released the 2024 ESO EMS, Fire Service, and Hospital Trend Reports , which forecasted the trends ESO experts believed would shape each industry. With contributions from over 2,700 EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals across the U.S., This year, we released When Do Minutes Matter?

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the fast-paced and critical world of emergency medical services, EMTs are often the first healthcare professionals to interact with patients in distress. The SAMPLE history is a mnemonic acronym used by EMTs to remember the key questions they need to ask patients to gather crucial information.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Services Allergic Reaction 96

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

3: Handy EMS OHCA Handoff Checklist Spoon Feed In this video review, information contained in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patient handoffs was highly variable, which is an area for quality improvement and standardization. J Thromb Haemost. 2023 Jul 20:S1538-7836(23)00573-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jtha.2023.07.011. 2023.07.011.

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Emergency Medical Services Coronary Emergency Department EMS 86

First Responders Foundation

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Chief Dittman was recognized with the Lifesaving Award for providing life-saving emergency care or rescue. When he and his partner responded to a call for service involving a drug overdose in December 2023 – This was during his first shift as an EMS provider. Chief Dittman also serves as a member of the agency Honor Guard.

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Public Safety Emergency Medical Technician First Responder Emergency Medical Services 52

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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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

The emergency medical services (EMS) segment of the care continuum is under-represented in previous clinically oriented studies of electrode placement. Methods: This prospective observational study recruited a convenience sample of EMS and clinical personnel. rated as “acceptable” and 34.2%

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ESO

AUGUST 17, 2023

In the fast-paced world of EMS, precision, efficiency, and collaboration are paramount. To achieve these goals, EMS agencies nationwide are embracing NEMSIS (National Emergency Medical Services Information System) 3.5 compliance as a vital cornerstone of their operations. The NEMSIS 3.5 The NEMSIS 3.5

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Emergency Medical Services EMS Emergency Response OR 52

FirstWatch

JULY 1, 2024

Meeks, EMS District Chief for Chatham Emergency Services (CES), headquartered in Savannah, Ga., has been named the 2024 – 25 recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship. Endowed by FirstWatch , the Fellowship was created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation. PLATTE CITY, MO — Mary E.

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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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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

MAY 18, 2022

Happy EMS Week: Pediatrics Day! The PEC Podcast team would like to highlight NAEMSP's newest podcast to our family The Pediatric EMS Podcast In their first episode, hosts Dr. Joseph Finney and Dr. Joelle Donofrio Odmann talk about Safely and effectively managing pain in our pediatric patients. As always THANK YOU for listening.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS OR 52

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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Emergency Response CAD Emergency Medical Services Ambulance 100

FOAMfrat

MARCH 4, 2024

You will frequently see posts on social media attempting to crowd-source information from others in the industry regarding protocols/guideline implementation. A survey in 2014 asked EMS Medical directors in North America what their biggest barriers to implementing ultrasound were. West J Emerg Med. BMC Emerg Med.

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Emergency Medical Services EMS Paramedic OR 98

High Performance EMS

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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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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. When considering online EMT training, weighing the pros and cons is crucial to make an informed decision. Pros of Online EMT Training 1.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Services Paramedic 52

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Forming study groups is a great way to stay current on relevant information and build relationships that can benefit you both during and after school has ended. Each session contains vital information and teaches practical skills essential for success in emergency medical services.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

JUNE 14, 2023

In 2007, the Emergency Medical Services Chiefs of Canada (EMSCC) – now PCC – put forward its first visioning document, The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the New Road Ahead , which outlined six strategic directions ranging from community safety, health promotion, partnership development, and research and technology innovation and investment.

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Paramedicine Paramedicine Paramedic Emergency Medical Services 40

Gold Cross Ambulance Service

JUNE 29, 2022

What Are The Most Common Emergencies? To get a better understanding of why people call emergency services, we’re going to look at data provided by the National Emergency Medical Services Information System , which is a national EMS database.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

emergency medicine (EM) residency training length has been a decades-long dilemma: four versus three years. First, is three years enough time to become an EM physician? But critical questions remain unanswered when it comes to specialization, career trajectory, and actual competence as an EM physician. percent versus 90.8

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ALS EMS Emergency Medical Services OR 52

First Responders Foundation

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Chief Dittman was recognized with the Lifesaving Award for providing life-saving emergency care or rescue. When he and his partner responded to a call for service involving a drug overdose in December 2023 – This was during his first shift as an EMS provider. Chief Dittman also serves as a member of the agency Honor Guard.

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Public Safety Emergency Medical Technician First Responder Emergency Medical Services 52

NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

For example, in North Carolina you can gain your EMT license by taking the North Carolina Office of EMS Exam or by filing for legal recognition after passing the NREMT exam. To discover state requirements, conduct an online search for the name of your state followed by “office of emergency medical services.”

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician AEMT 52

EMT Training Station

MAY 19, 2023

This article is for informational purposes only and is NOT a replacement for proper education and training. Their capacity to correctly assess the situation, deliver prompt and appropriate care, and communicate necessary information to the next level of healthcare is largely dependent on their knowledge of the musculoskeletal system.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Services First Aid 52

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As an EMT or paramedic, you will need to be able to explain medical procedures in a way that patients can understand. In addition, you will need to work closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, and be able to convey important patient information quickly and accurately.

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EMT EMT Paramedic Emergency Medical Services 52

EMT Training Station

MAY 21, 2023

This article is for informational purposes only and is NOT a replacement for proper education and training. With knowledge, practice, and commitment, EMTs can strive to make a significant difference in the lives of their patients, serving as vital links in the chain of survival during neurological emergencies.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

Irish College of Paramedics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Helicopter EMS in Cork: a paramedicine perspective. The recent discussions regarding the crew composition of the proposed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Cork require comment from paramedicine. should be reviewed at a timely juncture to inform any future potential adjustments to crew composition.

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Emergency Medical Technician Paramedicine Paramedicine Advanced Life Support 52

EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

A communication plan is also important for them to be informed of any urgent updates. Assessment and Treatment Evaluate for any medical conditions and needs and address them. Recognize that they will often have other responsibilities to attend to (work, childcare, etc). A visitation plan should be created to allow for flexibility.

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ED Mental Health Services Emergency Department Emergency Medical Services 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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EMS Paramedicine Paramedicine Emergency Medical Services 100

EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) presents an exciting and challenging career path for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics looking to apply their skills and expertise in high-risk law enforcement environments.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

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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