EMS Protocols
The EMS protocols topic section includes recent news and articles about proper EMS protocols.
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
The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated patients and bystanders you’re likely to encounter on your shift so be careful out there
Braintree and Canton firefighters and medics started the whole blood transfusion on the crash victim during transport to the hospital
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, “How long should you look for a patient you can’t locate?”
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 José G, Cabañas MD, MPH, FAEMS, said the non-clinical forum sets a dangerous precedent related to patient care
Five position papers – focused on climate change, blood transfusions, reproductive health, mental health and CPR – 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
Working with law enforcement to identify protocols and preferences can help them help you
Hennepin EMS collaborated with addiction medicine experts to establish a treatment protocol
The Monroe Fire Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Plan provides an effective tool for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care
The settlement sum aims to resolve the remaining claims in a lawsuit over deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the NBA star’s fatal helicopter crash
Firefighters and paramedics often take images on calls. How long should such images be retained, and why?
Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free
Members who were previously terminated over the rule have the option to reapply for a position at the department
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case – Part 1: Action steps for EMS leaders
