EMS News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Philadelphia medic is listed in serious condition after being attacked by a patient during transport
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
An inmate suffered third-degree burns in a cell fire at the Western Correctional Institution prison
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
The St. Charles County Ambulance District is mourning the loss of Paramedic Michael Clarke
State health department officials credit naloxone availability as part of the success and say there is more work to do
The lawsuit claims Gilbert EMS personnel minimized the patient’s blood pressure readings of 207/102 and 209/102, along with other complaints
23 people were treated for minor injuries after their commuter train struck a piece of a tree on the tracks in Mansfield Township
Dr. Devin Keefe said the Plaistow hospital helps EMS personnel get back in service in three to five minutes
FEMA confirmed that some work was put on hold as authorities investigated the threats
A study by Ohio State University and the National Registry of EMTs highlights the importance of the public’s help and calls for more awareness
Jasper County Emergency Management Agency will use the grant money to help departments cover training costs
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said there was a crash involving a vehicle that transports miners underground
One balloon hit power lines and caught fire while another crashed into a radio tower
One of the three nurses is in critical condition after a vehicle dropping off a shooting victim struck them and fled the scene
Firefighters assigned to Station 11 have responded to 599 overdoses compared to 36 structure fires through August of this year
Metro Nashville Police said two groups exchanged gunfire near the Tennessee State University campus
New Haven’s Elm City COMPASS has responded to nearly 2,000 calls, mostly coming from public safety dispatchers
New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types.
Meth is showing up more often as a factor in the deaths of people who died from heat-related causes
On Oct. 1, 2017, a gunman killed 58 people and injured hundreds during the Route 91 Harvest music festival
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
The city’s EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The use of drones to carry medical supplies is a game changer in both military and civilian settings
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
OneWeight is the first patient scale specifically designed for use with ambulance gurneys