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Research
The Disappearing Endotracheal Tube
How much longer will endotracheal intubation be performed in the field? With paramedics not getting enough practice and new alternative airway devices being introduced, its future is questionable.
The Prehospital Care Research Forum Presents: Selected abstracts for presentation at the 27th Annual EMS Today Conference in Baltimore, March 24-28, 2009
Each year, the Prehospital Care Research Forum at UCLA and JEMS publishes this special section to recognize those who have contributed to the science of EMS. Read about the latest research conducted by your peers and consider submitting in 2009.
Intubation Threatened by New Devices and Lack of Paramedic Practice
How much longer will endotracheal intubation be performed in the field? With paramedics not getting enough practice and new alternative airway devices being introduced, its future is questionable.
First Responder Rehab: Good, better, best
Fireground rehab is an essential component of any incident that may save lives and improve the health of responders. Preplanning for rehab is essential to ensure you have the means and protocols to monitor firefighters and to provide effective rehydration and cooling.
EMS Subjects among Top Research Paper Award Recipients from USFA
In the 25 year history of the EFOP, this is the highest number of 4.0 papers ever.
Blood Test as Possible Brain Injury Test
Researchers are developing a simple blood test that could tell if a patient has suffered a brain injury. FOX 13's Dr. Jo explains how it can detect a trauma that might otherwise go unnoticed.
The Science of Self-Healing
This article provides some science behind the mind-body connection.
The Science of Self-Healing
This article provides some science behind the mind-body connection.
Study Compares Passive Oxygen Insufflation and BVM
Our research reviewers discuss the value of using a non-rebreather mask instead of bag-valve-mask ventilation in patients in V-Fib with witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
The Effect of Intubation on CPR
This study's results on the effect of intubation on CPR interests our reviewers; but for slightly different reasons.
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