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More Than a Pilot: As Community Paramedicine Takes Off, Infrastructure Needs to Grow
In the United States, 4.5 million people live in service deserts, limiting healthcare access. Community paramedicine programs aim to improve care and reduce emergency visits, showing promising results.
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Driver Charged With DWI and Murder in Crash That Killed Paramedic, NC Warrant Says
A North Carolina man has been charged with second degree murder after crashing into an ambulance, killing paramedic Ashley Moore, 37, in Gaston County.
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AR Police Investigate Report of Paramedic Shooting Patient on EMS Call
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a shooting involving a paramedic in Centerville, where a man was injured during an EMS response.
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Swimmer Bitten on the Foot at NY Beach in a Suspected Shark Attack
A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, New York.
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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, July 2026
The Type O Whole Blood and Assessment of Age during Prehospital Resuscitation study evaluated prehospital transfusion outcomes for trauma patients, comparing whole blood to component therapy.
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AI, Drones, and Robotics Take Center Stage at FDNY Field Medicine Symposium
The FDNY and FDNY Foundation hosted the 13th SRFM Symposium on Randall’s Island, New York City, attended by EMS and rescue professionals from 34 states and eight nations.
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Manual Handling Injuries in the U.K. Ambulance and Fire and Rescue Service
Learn how U.K. ambulance and fire services reduced manual handling injuries, absenteeism, and risk through training and safer practices
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Rebuttal: Let Paramedics Lead Medicine in the Ambulance
Just because historical decisions assigned EMS to fire departments does not mean it should always remain that way.
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Sports Injury Training is Essential to Provide Optimal Athlete Outcomes
Emergency medical services oversee medical aspects of sporting events when athletic trainers are unavailable. Approximately 3.7 million people visit emergency departments annually for sports injuries.
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The Airway Gap: Why Paramedics Lose Intubation Skills and How to Fix It
Paramedics face challenges in maintaining proficiency in endotracheal intubation due to low-frequency practice and skill decay. EMS agencies must implement strategies for continuous training and performance tracking.
18 min read
Extrication Is Medicine: Rethinking Time, Movement, and the Patient Experience
Dr. Tim Nutbeam discusses evolving extrication practices in emergency medicine, emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes during rescues.
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Ground EMS Blood Transfusion Programs Surpass 400 Agencies Nationwide
The Prehospital Blood Transfusion Coalition celebrates over 400 911 ground emergency medical services nationwide carrying blood products to address severe bleeding.
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How Perception Gaps Limit Innovation in Prehospital Medicine
Prehospital medicine is evolving, with paramedics now using advanced techniques like ultrasound. Medical directors face challenges in adapting oversight to modern practices.
6 min read
Rethinking Extrication
Dr. Tim Nutbeam, a consultant in Plymouth, UK, outlines evidence from the EXIT research program that should change vehicle entrapment management practices.
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Eight Wounded, Including Four Kids, in Shooting Near Coney Island (NY) Beach
A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island wounded eight people, including four children. One victim is in critical condition.
FL Two-Year-Old Dies After Being Left in Hot Car
A 2-year-old child died after being left in a hot car in Hallandale Beach, police said.
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Upcoming
Jul 17
Critical Care: Not Just Transfers
This class will review common education and technology within the transfer environment and its utilization in 911.
Virtual
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Pediatric Prehospital Care: It’s Not Always Child’s Play
Watch now! | Serious prehospital emergencies in infants and children are relatively uncommon compared to adults, and they often present with subtle signs that must be recognized in order to prevent deterioration.
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Medical Considerations for Technical Rescue
Watch now! | This class focuses on kinematics of trauma, rescue techniques, treatment priorities, and special considerations to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
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We Treat Adults This Way…Why Not Kids?
Watch now | This session is designed for EMS providers, educators, and medical directors seeking a practical and clinically grounded understanding of pediatric CPAP in prehospital care.
