EMS Training and Education
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene鈥檚 risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns
Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction
Data from 600,000 stroke patients nationwide shows EMS providers were 20% less likely to give prehospital notification for Black patients
Here鈥檚 a breakdown of differences in Bell鈥檚 palsy and stroke symptoms and prehospital care differences
Three of the FDNY鈥檚 leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
This advanced life support framework can help improve your trauma care
Identifying significant GI problems and providing initial care may help improve the chances of recovery for patients who experience true GI emergencies
You respond for a call for a 34-year-old that woke up with abdominal pain; did you get the diagnosis right?
Kansas City Royals pitcher Sam Long thought his baseball dream was over and so he pursued a career as an EMT
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure
From what to include in the welcome packet to how to incorporate resiliency training and family outreach 鈥� here鈥檚 how to improve your new employee orientation
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters, EMTs and paramedics understand the legacy of 9/11鈥檚 fallen firefighters
Lawrence County EMS completed the accreditation process and will begin classes in 2025
Use 鈥渨hen-then鈥� thinking to prepare for the unimaginable
When it comes to threats on scene, train your internal response to work for you, not against
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Steve Whitehead shows you how to use the device that simplifies those difficult breaks and dislocations
Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management
A new study highlights the benefits of the drug to treat opioid-related OHCAs
Learn what to look for, including an extra notch within the T-wave, to identify atrial tachycardia
Limit turnover and improve a toxic culture by investing in leadership development
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service鈥檚 paid EMT-in-Training program removes the fear of having a career change and not being paid
Put yourself in the patient鈥檚 position to gain an understanding of how their fear may complicate your interventions
UC Davis Health researchers found an association between the use of naloxone and both the return of spontaneous circulation and survival to hospital discharge
The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly
Use the chronological approach to tell a vivid story about a patient encounter, the care provided and your competence as an EMS provider
To lead and inspire an EMS team, motivation must first come from within
What does it take to become a flight paramedic, an advanced career in EMS?
It may not be poor brain integrity that is causing a lack of response to a sternum rub, but an inadequate length of time the sternum rub is applied
Because most EMS providers infrequently encounter sick pediatric patients, it is important to regularly refresh knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology and life-saving treatments
Live in-person special topics workshops for first responders, family members, and first responder clinicians
