Angioedema: Recognition and Treatment in the Prehospital Setting
Angioedema can be a fatal disorder, with the potential of loss of control of the airway and resulting hypoxia.
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Scott County IN EMS Now Offering Blood Transfusions in the Field
Scott County EMS paramedics now have the capability to administer whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital.
AI Playing Critical Role in Stroke Treatments at FL Hospital
Bayfront treats around 700 stroke victims per year. Software known as VizAI has become a critical part of its emergency response protocol over the past…
Mental Health Response Program in Chicago Expands
Chicago is increasing the number of mental health crisis response teams operating in the city.
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Raising Awareness about Pandemic Response
Infection Control Consultant Katherine West explains why Marburg Virus is not as worrisome as some recent media headlines suggest.
Indianapolis Launches Unified Response Team for Mental Health Crisis Calls
Indianapolis is rolling out a new approach to handling calls involving people having mental health crises with the launch of a unified response team.
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NH Reports Overdose Deaths Are Finally Declining. What’s Working?
New Hampshire Chief Medical Examiner issued its year-end report, which recorded 238 overdose deaths in 2024, a 45 percent decrease from 2023.
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, January 2025
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.
Desoto Parish EMS Becomes Second Ground Service in Louisiana to Carry Blood
COVID-19 put this blood program on hold for nearly three years, but always remained a top priority for the agency.
Who’s Watching the ‘Bs’ in the ABCs?
The ability to perform the ABCs continues to be a standard of practice.
EMS Research Podcast: Prehospital Blood Pressure Intervention for Acute Stroke
When every second counts in a medical emergency like a stroke, deciding on the right course of treatment can be life-changing.
Legislation to Extend Hospital-at-Home Programs Hangs in Balance as Congress Debates Budget
Hundreds of hospitals across 39 states have adopted hospital-at-home programs, allowing paramdics to provide care to patients in their homes. The program has helped alleviate…
Whole Blood Transfusion Program Launched in Two CO Counties
UCHealth and Thompson Valley Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have begun delivering whole blood transfusions to patients.
Editor’s Opinion: 2024 EMS Reflection: A Year of Continued Ups and Downs
EMS saw progress with technology and mobile integrated health, but faced staffing shortages, burnout and reimbursement challenges.