Extrication And Rescue

Trauma at the Tunnel

On Sept. 12, 2008, a commuter train headed north from downtown L.A. collided head on with a southbound freight train, instantly killing 25 and injuring 107. It would become the worst railroad accident in California's history.

Posted Monday, May 4, 2009

Medics Triage Patients inside Crashed Bus

Medics arrived at a bus crash so quickly they were able to triage all 54 passengers inside the vehicle.

Posted Monday, May 4, 2009

Trauma in Disneyland and Ecuador

Will Chapleau has been busy judging EMS rodeo competitions and talking with trauma surgeons in Disney World. Read more about his adventures.

Posted Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Trauma in Disneyland and Ecuador

Will Chapleau has been busy judging EMS rodeo competitions and talking with trauma surgeons in Disney World. Read more about his adventures.

Posted Wednesday, April 8, 2009

The Myth of the Trendelenburg Position

This study attempts to determine whether there's science behind the Trendelenburg position.

Posted Friday, April 3, 2009

The Myth of the Trendelenburg Position

This study attempts to determine whether there's science behind the Trendelenburg position.

Posted Friday, April 3, 2009

EMS Today Ends with a Bang

The winners of the JEMS Games and several awards opened today_s closing keynote session, which was delivered by Steve Berry.

Posted Sunday, March 29, 2009

EMS Today Opens to Large Crowd

Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009

The Quest for the Holy Grail of Trauma Continues

Keith Wesley has been waiting for a readily available supply of oxygen-carrying resuscitation fluid that is easy to store. Read on to see if this Holy Grail has been found.

Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2009

PolyHeme Is in the News Again

Will Chapleau has been following the PolyHeme trials in hopes it will eventually become an acceptable alternative to blood in trauma patients in the field. Read his take on the latest PolyHeme trial.

Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2009