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Equipping paramedics with the training and resources to survive the hazards of the job

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order
The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
The critical thinking behind every EMS call
A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
Steve Whitehead shares the red flags that mean you’re moving too fast on scene
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
Know the signs of escalation and how to diffuse dangerous encounters