Paralysis Analysis: Using Succinylcholine to Help, Not Harm

The following case study shows that„when clinicians ignore the situational dangers of a go-to airway drug, and possess only a ˙thin veneer of competenceÓ in dispensing it, they often do more harm than good.

Christopher Suprun, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P

Handle with Care: The challenges of transporting suicidal patients

Dealing with suicidal patients is inherently challenging because they may be difficult. Prehospital treatment options are limited for this population.

Thomas Dunn, PhD, NREMT-P

Moving Toward Paid: The domino effect isn't inevitable

This article, the first of a two-part series, will look at the slippery slope that causes departments to go paid and how to avoid it.

Jason J. Zigmont, MA, NREMT-P

Multi-faceted Care in London

Providers from London Ambulance Service (LAS) render care to an adult male motorcyclist who collided with a bus.

Guests: Disney Does it Better

EMS providers can learn a thing or two from the Magic Kingdom about hospitality.

Thom Dick

Internal Blockage: Rapid MI recognition leads to full recovery

Carolyn Gain, EMT-P

Envision a Plan

This article presents the process Dallas Fire-Rescue used to evaulate the current state of their EMS programs.

S. Marshal Isaacs, MD, FACEP

Mascot Malady

Steve Berry

Last Word

Features: Seamless System, Spectacular Save, Rural Services Overcome Struggle to Survive, and CE FREE Ailing Medic

Priority Traffic

Research Review

Research Review: Improving Prehospital Pain Management; Underestimating Heatstroke; Identifying CO Poisoning; and ECG Changes Can Mean More Than an MI

Elizabeth Criss, NP, MED, MS, CEN, CCRN

Using 360-degree Evaluations to Assess your Leadership Style

When was the last time you conducted a 360-degree evaluation, a feedback tool that gives peers and subordinates the opportunity to rate and evaluate their manager?„

Gary Ludwig, MS, EMT-P

Change Should Be in the Air

Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman discussed air ambulance safety and crashes.

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P