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Trauma
EMS Treats Blunt Traumatic Injury from a Bicycle Handlebar
Learn why falling forward onto a bicycle can result in serious abdominal injuries and should be considered a significant mechanism of injury.
Fort Worth Fire Department Rescues Man after 8-Foot Fall
Fort Worth Fire Department provided technical rescue of a man who fell 8-feet off a cliff.
Paramedic Returns to Work with Prosthetic Leg
His leg was amputated above the knee after falling 110 feet during a hike.
The Role of Tranexamic Acid in EMS & Preoperative Trauma Management
Tranexamic acid (TXA), used to inhibit the body’s natural clot breakdown, could have value for certain trauma patients in the field.
Permissive Hypotension in Trauma Resuscitation
Normal saline raises the trauma patient’s blood pressure but may not contribute to the best outcomes.
Fort Worth (Texas) Fire and Medstar Mobile Healthcare Crews Immobilize Victim of Vehicle Crash
Victim was struck by a vehicle after it crashed into a building in Fort Worth.
Research Suggests Time for Change in Prehospital Spinal Immobilization
Does the research point to changing the standard of care for MOI patients?
Analysis Supports Limiting Spinal Immobilization in Car Crash Patients
Street Science team suggests data points to limiting the use of backboards for car crash patients.
Studies Analyze Prehospital IV Fluid Use on Shock Patients
Studies point to circumstances in which administering IV fluids for hypotension can have detrimental effects.
Studies Compare Methods of Medication Administration & Patient Transport
Evidence points to IN over IV use in certain circumstances; unusual data on transport methods.
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REMSCO NYC EMS Week 2013
Awards dinner recognizes the fallen and those who continue to serve.
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Virginia Beach EMS Volunteers Raise Awareness During EMS Week
Virginia Beach EMS volunteers raise awareness and funds on television.
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Columbus Fire Department Kicks Off EMS Week with Community Challenge
CPR lessons for residents in effort to improve current survival rate.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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Massive Tornado Strikes Oklahoma City Suburb
Neighborhoods in Moore flattened and blown apart.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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