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Readers Recognize the Efforts of Freedom House EMS Pioneers
Readers offer comments on recent JEMS and JEMS.com articles.
Effective Prehospital Care for a Scorpion Sting
Even the sting from the most dangerous scorpion can be treated without antivenins.
The Role of Tranexamic Acid in EMS & Preoperative Trauma Management
Tranexamic acid (TXA), used to inhibit the body’s natural clot breakdown, could have value for certain trauma patients in the field.
How Ischemic Post-conditioning Can Help the Cardiac Arrest Patient
Intermittent short ischemic episodes trigger a cascade of cellular protection mechanisms reducing injury to the heart and improving brain function.
Permissive Hypotension in Trauma Resuscitation
Normal saline raises the trauma patient’s blood pressure but may not contribute to the best outcomes.
A New Analysis of Lift-Assist Calls
David Page analyzes three new studies that looked at lift-assist calls, ECG accuracy in diagnosing STEMI, and the effect of temperature variation on drugs.
EMS Leaders & Providers Respond to Flu Outbreak
EMS leaders & providers respond to flu outbreak.
Readers Share Feedback on Santa on the Air
Readers offer comments on recent JEMS.com article.
Fort Worth (Texas) Fire and Medstar Mobile Healthcare Crews Immobilize Victim of Vehicle Crash
Victim was struck by a vehicle after it crashed into a building in Fort Worth.
Research Suggests Time for Change in Prehospital Spinal Immobilization
Does the research point to changing the standard of care for MOI patients?
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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
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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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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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