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Now that I have half a dozen or so of these experiences under my belt, here鈥檚 what to expect when responding to a medical assistance call on a flight
When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
Critical care paramedicine is application of science and artistry to care for the profoundly ill patient
Follow these methods to facilitate a safe contact with a patient experiencing hallucinations, suicidal ideations or acting violently
These 10 ingredients will help every EMS agency succeed in the year ahead
Volunteer EMS agencies can be the best option for 911 services in many areas, but response must be guaranteed
Big dreams to improve EMS with a windfall of funding for safety, health and wellness, research and leadership development
Automatic transport ventilators may improve ventilation rate, tidal volume and oxygenation for patients needing airway management and ventilator support
Paramedics are increasingly likely to transport patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machines and some systems are testing ECMO for refractory cardiac arrest
Here鈥檚 why locking the ambulance should be a policy for every agency and a habit for every EMS provider, like wearing a seatbelt
Reading these SA国际传媒 articles, like watching Rudolph and singing Jingle Bells, is a holiday tradition for EMTs and paramedics everywhere
The injuries from blunt or penetrating chest trauma can cause life-threatening disruption to perfusion, ventilation or both
Having a great idea is the easy part 鈥� getting others to see its potential takes hard work
Seize every media request to your EMS agency as an opportunity to build relationships, trust, and goodwill
Pre-shift stretching is known to reduce injury and can easily be added to a medic鈥檚 routine
Pay members if you want to become a paid service, otherwise use these tips to recognize and motivate your EMS volunteers
Highly detailed and specific protocols might create better employees but they don鈥檛 create better providers
Analysis of the 56 million ePCR records in the NEMSIS national dataset shows days with the most traumatic pediatric cardiac arrests in 2013 and 2014
Learn the pathophysiology of heat-related illness, recognition of heat emergencies and treatment principles
Learning from my errors, however uncomfortable, is an essential part of my continuous improvement as a paramedic
Responding to an active shooter incident can be career ending, but self-care and after-care can prevent problems and preserve your career
Here are things medics need to know before joining a team or self-deploying to an international disaster
Forget the Hail Mary tactic of 鈥減oke and pray鈥� by knowing and using these tips to ensure you obtain IV access each and every time
EMS educators need to prepare students to make scene safety decisions with guidelines and classroom activities
EMS agencies can utilize PSOs to improve the safety culture, protect data and receive expert assistance
A comprehensive examination of ketamine treatment uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing
Our rigorous and data-driven process starts with observation and allows members to volunteer within their capabilities and talents
Overcome analysis paralysis by focusing on the sequence and process of patient assessment and treatment
Preparing ahead is extremely important when volunteering in a developing country
Adopt, train, and follow these best practices for field to hospital and interfacility transports of psychiatric patients
Although endocrine emergencies are uncommon, the signs and symptoms can be mistaken for more commonly encountered medical emergencies
A comprehensive examination of TXA, the support for its prehospital use, and off-label administration of TXA by EMS for trauma patients with major hemorrhage
