Journal of Emergency Medical Services

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AMR Awards Electric Ambulance Order to REV Group Company

American Medical Response have purchased five state-of-the-art electric ambulances from a REV Ambulance Group company.

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EMS Lawline: Court Issues Nationwide Halt on CMS Vaccine Mandate

Mutual Aid Ambulance Becomes Exclusive EMS Provider for Hempfield (PA)

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Two Workers Injured at MA Business When Chemical Container Shatters

A medical worker receives a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at Fujita Health University Hospital, in Toyoake city, central Japan.

Omicron Variant Keeps World Jittery

In this June 19, 2018, photo, a safe needle disposal container hangs in the bathroom of VOCAL-NY headquarters in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

To Curb Overdoes, NYC OKs Safe Sites for Drug Use

Exclusives

EMS Lawline: Court Issues Nationwide Halt on CMS Vaccine Mandate

The attorneys of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth examine the ramifications now that a district court issued an injunction against the vaccination mandate.

Vaccine Hesitancy Among Prehospital Clinicians in Connecticut

This study looks at vaccine hesitancy and motivations among EMS personnel to help future vaccination efforts.

After I Jumped into the Water

Jonathon S. Feit writes about his experience saving a young boy from drowning in a pool.

Water, Drownings and Paramedics

Learn how Napa County (CA) EMS adapted to a sudden surge in water-related emergencies in a remote location of the county.

EMS Airway

Webcasts

Leveraging Simulation to Meet Quality Improvement Goals

Cleaning Vehicles and Equipment

Ventilation in EMS: Manually or Mechanical?

Proactive Steps for Simplifying Your Agency’s Training Program in 2022

What You Wear Under Your Turnout Gear is IMPORTANT!

Disparities in EMS Care: Best Practices in Assessment, Current Findings and Suggestions for Improvement

Patient Care

Pittsburgh (PA) EMS Begins Administering Buprenorphine for Opioid Overdoses

In this Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, two people hold posters showing images depicting Elijah McClain during a candlelight vigil for McClain outside the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles.

Aurora (CO) Agrees to Pay $15M to Settle Elijah McClain Lawsuit

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OH Teen Saves Drowning Neighbor Thanks to YouTube Videos

North Mankato (MN) Responders Honored for Saving Man’s Life

Two ambulances show their rear doors open.

Improving Outcomes in Sepsis

Ken Reynolds, Mark Jacobs, and Scott Marcosa, all received medals of commendation from the BAA, along with members of the Natick Fire and Police departments.

MA First Responders Honored for Saving Marathon Runner

Your Help Is Needed to Shape the Future of Prehospital Care

International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, November 2021

Podcasts

Real Life Rescues: Bystander CPR 2.0

Project Mayday: Monte Frank

The EMS Handoff: Why Ketamine?

Real Life Rescues: License To Innovate: Part 2

Differentiating Facial Weakness Caused by Bell’s Palsy vs. Acute Stroke

How to Read and Interpret End-Tidal Capnography Waveforms

Five Common Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death Every EMS Provider Should Know

Taking a Manual Blood Pressure: Techniques & Pitfalls

The Dos and Don’ts of Bag-Valve Mask Ventilation

What’s the Difference Between Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus?

Succinylcholine vs. Rocuronium: Battle of the RSI Paralytics

Ambu Donates Supplies to White Marsh Fire Department