Health And Safety
Recommendations for Creating an EMS Culture of Safety
The strategy for a new EMS culture of safety will encompass all aspects of EMS.
Avoid Supermarket Ploys to Eat Healthier
Plan your week’s worth of meals before going to the grocery store to avoid buying sugary and processed foods.
Set SMART Goals to Make Up for Abandoned New Year’s Resolutions
EMT and registered dietician Elizabeth Smith offers ways to use SMART goal setting for busy EMS workers.
Preventing Violence Against EMS and First Responders
Nine questions you should ask.
The Final EMS Call of Cody Medley & Tim McCormick
Guy Haskell was taken by surprise by the support shown after two young EMS providers were killed in an ambulance crash.
An EMT’s Close Call Provides a Lesson about Health & Wellness
John Davis experienced a life-threatening heart attack after transporting a patient
Field Treatment & Prevention of Contracting Skin Infections
EMS providers need to know not only how to identify skin infections but also how to protect themselves against exposure.
Factor the Weight of Your Stretcher When Moving Patients
Knowing how much your stretcher weighs without a patient is critical information when planning patient movement while also protecting your back.
Readers Share Feedback on Nutrition Article and Sandy Hook Shooting
Nutrition article and Sandy Hook school shooting garners interest from readers.
Learn the Ups & Downs of Occupational Medicine Contracts
Find out if your department is best utilizing its occupational medicine contract.
Product Connect
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: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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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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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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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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