EMS Protocols
The EMS protocols topic section includes recent news and articles about proper EMS protocols.
In a deep dive into NEMSQA鈥檚 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Early blood transfusions in the field can drastically reduce mortality rates for trauma patients, the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management said
NEMSQA: The data shows the industry can do better
Everything from outdated strips to poor timing can lead to wrong glucose measurements, but here鈥檚 how to reduce errors
The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
This user-friendly resource aims to address a gap in PPE selection and enhance safety culture
Be the person you needed when you were new and set a positive example on every shift
Braintree and Canton firefighters and medics started the whole blood transfusion on the crash victim during transport to the hospital
The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated patients and bystanders you鈥檙e likely to encounter on your shift so be careful out there
How do we recognize and treat hyperkalemia in the prehospital setting?
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state
Understand the importance of monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide and the valuable information it provides for patient assessment and treatment
Heatstroke treatment has made ice and human-sized immersion bags standard equipment for fire department vehicles
A lack of accurate data tracking led LogRX CEO and Founder Clive Savacool to redefine what pharmacology accountability looks like for street-level medics
At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021, according to the Associated Press
Follow these tips when responding to a patient with a suspected hip fracture
We asked our audience, 鈥淗ow long should you look for a patient you can鈥檛 locate?鈥�
Establishing clear policies, protocols and building trust: PCHD EMS shares their body-worn cameras implementation journey
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
Drs. Tracy Coffey and Ashley Huff discuss geographic inequities and extraordinarily long transports
Position papers on neuroprotective CPR and pre-hospital transfusion of blood products were previously endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
President Jos茅 G, Caba帽as MD, MPH, FAEMS, said the non-clinical forum sets a dangerous precedent related to patient care
Five position papers 鈥� focused on climate change, blood transfusions, reproductive health, mental health and CPR 鈥� were endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
Debunking unsound research and increasing hospital collaboration to improve outcomes
Assessing prehospital management and outcomes in patients assessed for hypoglycemia
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