Medical Emergencies
Therapeutic Hypothermia for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients Produces Promising Results
Studies test results from therapeutic hypothermia after resuscitation from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
How to Identify Serotonin Syndrome in the Field
Identifying signs & symptoms of serotonin syndrome can improve patient care.
Is Nebulized Naloxone a Safe & Effective Treatment for Suspected Opioid Overdose?
Retrospective analysis of cases of naloxone administration via a nebulizer supports its use as a treatment for suspected opioid overdose.
EMS Case is Cause for Confusion
You’re called to treat a confused male patient who is not drunk—just “not acting right.”
Cave Rescue Presents Threat of Hypothermia
The physiological aspects of hypothermia and the importance of a creative, flexible approach to complex rescue scenes in challenging environments.
Patient Develops Acute Loss of Vision
Patient presents negative for stroke with no other obvious symptoms
Patient Presents with Excited Delirium Syndrome
Dispatch advises you that the scene is not safe.
Patient Suffers Multiple Stab Wounds
The patient quickly goes into shock.
‘Time Is Brain’ in Prehospital Stroke Treatment
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in adults in the U.S.
Penetrating Trauma Wounds Challenge EMS Providers
Do you know how to manage different types of penetrating trauma?
Product Connect
Minto Fracture Kit
A compact, MOLLE-equipped pack designed for rapid field response for the treatment of most extremity fractures, dislocations and joint injuries. Fractures can be splinted in position found! Disaster preparedness and surge capacity available!
Sager Extreme Compact Bilateral Emergency Traction Splint
The Compact Sager Alternative! Treats proximal third and mid-shaft femoral fractures. Radio-lucent,universal: fits adult or child,treats unilateral or bilateral fractures. Rapid one-person assembly/application. Compact, robust, and lightweight.
SEFRS (Sager Emergency Fracture Response System)
Your complete fracture response system! Features a compact Sager Traction Splint, an Adaptor
Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 4: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
A.J. explores a compact CT scanner and point-of-care-laboratory and telemedicine system... More >
Videos- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Demanding Safety
- 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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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTmobil: Ambulances on the Show Floor
A.J. Heightman takes you on a tour of the RETTmobil show floor.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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