Patient Safety
The patient safety topic contains news, tips and expert-written articles sharing how EMS providers can build safety into every system of care, ensuring that patients receive the safest and most reliable care.
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
In this eBook, learn about optimal patient positioning, securing an airway with facial trauma involvement and the benefits of the bougie in airway management
How NarcBox can help EMS agencies prepare for stricter controlled-substance accountability
A 16-year-old was pulled from a Queensboro Bridge shaft after a five-story fall left him with major trauma and hypothermia, prompting a time-consuming high-angle rope rescue
A Fort Worth paramedic was arrested on an aggravated sexual assault charge after an alleged in-home assault in Saginaw
Newark-Arcadia Emergency Medical Services says the new program will improve documentation, strengthen training and enhance provider and patient safety
A former Flagler County Fire Rescue paramedic was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting an unconscious patient during a 2021 transport
Berlin police say a vehicle struck an ambulance, causing it to roll onto its side
A Seattle Times investigation found medical staff in dozens of states have used spit hoods alongside restraints and sedatives on mental health patients,a practice linked to distress, suffocation and at least five deaths, with little oversight or regulation
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a minivan crossed the center line, striking a Robinaugh Emergency Medical Services ambulance that overturned
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Using more than $68,000 in state grant funds, the Albany Fire Department provided inflatable lifting chairs to local care facilities and trained staff to handle non-injury falls
Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment
An exterior construction elevator fell from the second floor of a seven-story hotel under construction during Turning Stone’s expansion project in Verona
It’s easy to call ride-shares “uber” efficient, but emergencies aren’t optional — and EMS isn’t a system built on consent, convenience or cash up front
How to assess and when to transport patients injured by tear gas, pepper spray or rubber bullets
Their quick thinking after a series of sudden deaths led to the discovery of cyanide-laced Tylenol — and a turning point in consumer safety
Columbus Firefighter Richard Barfield Jr. is being honored after rescuing two children and a 4-month-old from a crash, clearing an unresponsive father’s airway, and providing care for seven patients until crews arrived
A $6,687 grant helped the Seekonk Fire Department purchase two IV medication infusion pumps, improving the ability to deliver lifesaving care during transport
A decade of city data reveals a troubling disparity: while firefighter injuries and collisions decline, EMS professionals face persistently high risks
Under a policy that took effect in early November, Virginia Beach EMS now responds to most calls without lights and sirens, citing just a 2–3 minute time savings versus nearly doubled crash risk
Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol
A wrongful death lawsuit claims Hayward police and Falck paramedics repeatedly failed during the restraint and chemical sedation of a suspect, intensifying scrutiny of use of midazolam
An experienced backpacker had to be rescued after sinking thigh-deep in cold, flowing sand during a trek in Arches National Park
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
City leaders say the proposed fees could save taxpayers millions and push care facilities to improve how they assist residents
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