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Patient Care
A Hands-On Approach
Studies show that the first minute of CPR with ventilations, even an ideally performed effort results in only 30 chest compression. Is this affecting our survival rates?
Through the Years
Just 5–15% of patients treated with standard CPR survive cardiac arrest, showing a need for improved technique. Mechanical CPR devices have evolved, and they might just be the ticket to consistently improved CPR.
A Gnawing Case: What to ask when presented with vague chief complaints
This necrotizing fasciitis case demonstrates why general complaints of pain should never be dismissed.
A Tale of Two Airways
If at first you don't succeed with an occluded pediatric airway, do you try and try again? Find out what Guy Haskell says about it.
Treating Children in Respiratory Distress
Learn more about croup and epiglottitis, conditions that occur in children and can cause pediatric dyspnea.
Research Review: What Current Studies Mean to EMS
Read about 2009 studies on cath labs, pain management, IV catheters and psychologic scores.
Is a Seismic Shift in EMS Airway Management Coming?
Is EMS adequately oxygenating and ventilating patients? It may be time to reconsider how we approach airway management in the field.
A 'Handle' on Trauma: Rapid recognition, transport & resuscitation save young life
A teenage patient survives severe abdominal trauma following a bike accident thanks to quick recognition and transport to an appropriate facility.
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Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
The Ambulance Leadership Forum and a Yorkshire Ambulance... More >
Videos- Arming Leadership for Safety Change
- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- 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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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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London: Emergency Services Called to “Serous Incident”
Officials consider killing as terror attack.
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Georgia Teen Reunited with EMT Who Saved Her 13 Years Ago
Teen reunited with EMT who helped her 13 years ago.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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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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