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Major Incidents
Crane Collapse
FDNY EMS Rescue and Haz Tac crews responded to and cared for critically injured patients when a crane broke away from an apartment tower under construction.
Trapped at Work
Paramedics from
The Stress Paradox
I propose that “error is subsequent to the human factor.” In EMS, human factors collide with the need to decide quickly and act precisely, under conditions that are dynamic, stress-inducing and occasionally hostile.
Appropriate Prehospital Tourniquet Use
Few medical topics invoke as much passionate debate as the use of tourniquets to control traumatic hemorrhage.
Optimal Tourniquet Engineering Features
Four optimal tourniquet engineering features.
Big-Top Incident
Oklahoma EMTs and paramedics faced an unusual MCI on Oct. 17, 2007, when high, straight-line winds caused a circus-sized tent to collapse at Tulsa's Oktoberfest.
Semi vs. Bridge
Orland (Ind.) Community Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a semi-versus-bridge incident, where bystanders had reported being unable to find the driver.
Medical Triage for WMD Incidents: Incidents an adaptation of daily triage
The START method of sorting medical casualties has been the key to the survival of trauma victims, particularly at large MCIs.
Product Connect
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- Government-Run vs. Private EMS
- Making Safety Sexy
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Arming Leadership for Safety Change
- Culture of Safety Draft Document
Ambulance Innovations from Europe
EMS provider roles around the world differ, and so do the vehicles we use to transport patients... Register>
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Russian Ammo Fire Injures About 30
Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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Canadian Paramedics Rescue Five People Trapped Inside Apartment Fire
People were screaming that kids were inside the Prince Albert apartment.
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Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens
A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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