Protocols
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
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 Seattle Fire Department’s buprenorphine pilot program will now allow firefighter/EMTs to use the drug with patients experiencing severe opioid withdrawal
How do we recognize and treat hyperkalemia in the prehospital setting?
A lack of accurate data tracking led LogRX CEO and Founder Clive Savacool to redefine what pharmacology accountability looks like for street-level medics
We asked our audience, “How long should you look for a patient you can’t locate?”
While it can be useful and effective, social media is not always simple
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
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
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
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
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case – Part 1: Action steps for EMS leaders
The Fresno County Department of Public Health reinstated an “assess-and-refer” policy on Wednesday to ease the burden on hospitals
Take advantage of new resources to prevent over- and under-triage, and to guide transportation decisions
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
Not all safety improvements have to cost a fortune – some can be entirely free and can bring an immediate return on investment
Jarrod P. Martin and Shawn P. Hoyle remain employed by Woonsocket Fire Department amid the appeal, but are no longer handling rescue calls
We need our legislators to enact laws that focus on the real issues of reimbursement, enabling ET3 and recognizing EMS as an essential service
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
