From The Editor
The Last Ride
EMTs and paramedics speak about their involvement before, during and after the collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) on 9/11.
The Revolving Data Door
The deficiency of patient-outcome data has been haunting EMS systems for decades and needs to be addressed to enable us to close the loop on the care of prehospital patients.
I Finally Met John Wayne: Chance encounter presents modern-day hero
Editor-in-Chief, A.J. Heightman, meets John Wayne,; not the actor, but the real deal: a tough, dedicated, honorable man of action.
A Critical Shut-Off Valve
Editor-in-chief, A.J. Heightman, believes there's no reason tourniquets shouldn't be used to safely and effectively control life-threatening bleeding from penetrating and other massive extremity injuries.
Focus on Achievable Goals
It's that time of year when we all make New Year's resolutions and set personal goals, such as losing weight and paying off credit card debt. But what about setting professional goals?
First Contact: The value of initial information
Appreciate the experienced first contact personnel you encounter on your scenes and include them on your team.
Baby, It's Cold Inside
The rapidly growing practice of placing cardiac arrest patients into a hypothermic state in the field and continuing for 48 hours after ED admission is producing results that will knock you off your seat when they're published.
Major Fires Require Major Rehab
EMS rehab operations should be in place at all working structure fires.
Product Connect
2010 Guidelines Compliant - AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
New resuscitation science and treatment recommendations.
Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
The Ambulance Leadership Forum and a Yorkshire Ambulance... More >
Videos- Video: Demanding Safety
- Arming Leadership for Safety Change
- Video: Factors of Risk
- Video: Integrated EMS
- Rural Example of Community Medicine
EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Worker Rescued From Maryland Parking Garage Collapse
Victim was buried for four hours under a 55,000-pound slab.
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Parking Garage Collapses at Maryland Shopping Mall
“Extended extrication” being done for a person pinned under a key section.
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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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