The Skeptics' Guide to EM
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Delayed First Medical Contact to Reperfusion Time Increases Mortality in Rural EMS Patients with STEMI. She is the cofounder of FOAMcast and a […] The post SGEM#421: I Think I’d Have a Heart Attack – Maybe Not in a Rural Area? Delayed First Medical Contact to Reperfusion Time Increases Mortality in Rural EMS Patients with STEMI.
High Performance EMS
OCTOBER 11, 2024
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month, so High Performance EMS and PulsePoint are encouraging everyone to locate and register Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). By doing so you’re helping to build this network of life-saving devices.
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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. Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities.
NVFC
JULY 30, 2024
Dehydration can not only decrease performance, but it can also lead to health complications such as dizziness, heat stroke, and even heart attack. About the NVFC The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.
EMT Training Station
JUNE 18, 2023
In the case of a heart attack, for instance, the damage can be permanent in a matter of minutes. Heart attacks, arrhythmias, heart failure, and hypertension are just some of the most common cardiovascular emergencies seen by EMTs, and they will all be discussed in this section.
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
JUNE 29, 2022
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. From an asthma attack to an overdose causing impaired breathing, we’ve seen our fair share of respiratory emergencies.
Peter Canning
MAY 12, 2024
The AP recently published a story about EMS sedation of patients during police encounters — Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police. While I don’t believe that most in EMS sedate someone based on a request from police, I believe that it does happen.
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