Operations And Protcols
Why Being a High-Reliability Organization Is Important in EMS
EMS can achieve safety & reliability despite its dynamic, high-risk environment.
How the University of New Mexico’s EMS Medical Direction Consortium Encourages Collaboration
Collective expertise of physicians is available to participating agencies.
Volunteer EMS Staff Protects More Than 2,000 People in Colo.
With only two paid positions on staff, the West Routt Fire Protection Services is an exemplary case of volunteer power.
‘Scene Safe’ Mantra Provides EMS Danger
The “scene safe” way of assessing on-scene risk doesn’t account for dangers that could present themselves later.
The Triple Aim
IHI’s Triple Aim optimizes the health system by focusing in on three dimensions.
The Role of EMS in Community Paramedicine
A group of stakeholders is working to define community paramedicine and to outline what role EMS agencies will play in this developing field.
EMS Crews Should be Allowed to Use ‘Special Stretchers’
How the elimination of a few words impacted patient immobilization.
EMS Medical Leaders Present 55 Rapid-Fire Lectures
EMS medical directors from 60 of the largest population centers in the U.S. and London featured timely topics that EMS agencies and provider now, or in the immediate future will face.
Communication Is Key for EMS Response to Active Shooter Incidents
Does EMS go in during an active shooter event? If so, under what conditions? Top EMS docs discuss these questions at the Eagles conference.
Oklahoma Leads the Way in Evidence-Based EMS
EMS leaders in Oklahoma came together to create a comprehensive set of EMS protocols based on the latest research.
Product Connect
Minto Fracture Kit
A compact, MOLLE-equipped pack designed for rapid field response for the treatment of most extremity fractures, dislocations and joint injuries. Fractures can be splinted in position found! Disaster preparedness and surge capacity available!
Sager Extreme Compact Bilateral Emergency Traction Splint
The Compact Sager Alternative! Treats proximal third and mid-shaft femoral fractures. Radio-lucent,universal: fits adult or child,treats unilateral or bilateral fractures. Rapid one-person assembly/application. Compact, robust, and lightweight.
SEFRS (Sager Emergency Fracture Response System)
Your complete fracture response system! Features a compact Sager Traction Splint, an Adaptor
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>
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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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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