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JEMS’ comprehensive resources in prehospital emergency medical care refers to the immediate prehospital medical assistance provided to individuals in urgent situations. Prehospital emergency medical care plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by providing timely and effective treatment to individuals in need of urgent medical attention, with the goal of improving outcomes and reducing mortality and morbidity associated with medical emergencies.

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Preparing for the Next Challenge. Managing Through a Calm Time in Emergency Drug Shortages

Learn about evolving medication shortages, proactive inventory management and strategies for EMS leaders to ensure patient safety and budget stability.

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In this photo illustration, a bottle of the generic prescription pain medication Buprenorphine is seen in a pharmacy

‘They Just Were Too Afraid’: Health Agencies Confront Stigma of Addiction Amid Fentanyl Epidemic

As local health agencies deploy various strategies to confront the fentanyl scourge, they face an ill that lacks an obvious remedy: the stigma of addiction.

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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, March 2025

This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.

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A Brief Review of Feeding Tubes and Enteral Access for Prehospital Professionals

Enteric feeding tubes play an important role in patients’ treatment and recovery.

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Infection Control for Emergency Responders

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Dr. Christine McGuire-Wolfe, director of Infection Control for Emergency Responders Collaborative and Training Hub.

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What’s Stopping EMS Agencies From Adopting Prehospital Blood Transfusions?

Medical studies have shown that administering whole blood before patients reach the emergency room significantly improves survival odds. Despite this evidence, most EMS agencies do…

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AMR of Maricopa is an emergency ambulance service 24-7 to treat anyone seeking emergency medical care.

Seven Priorities for Prehospital Patient Handling

By improving training and how we approach patient handling, we improve outcomes, respond to situations and improve our level of care.

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Lessons Learned from Wilderness Medicine for Civilian EMS

Many lessons can be adapted from wilderness medicine to civilian EMS.

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MT EMS Get Training in Sepsis

Sepsis is a significant killer annually in the U.S., but work is being done to help area emergency medical services and nurses decrease deaths.

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The Hidden Dangers of Honey Packets: A Guide for Prehospital Clinicians

A growing trend among college students involves the misuse of "honey packets" marketed as sexual enhancers, creating significant health risks.

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The Evolution of EMS Medical Direction with Dr. Paul Pepe

Dr. Paul Pepe looks back at the early days of EMS and how medical direction began.

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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, February 2025

This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.

14 min read

Airway & Respiratory Cardiac & Resuscitation Emergency Medical Care

American Red Cross Releases Neonatal Advanced Life Support Program

The American Red Cross has announced the release of its newest resuscitation education program, Neonatal Advanced Life Support.

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Owensboro (KY) Health Hosts Burn Symposium for First Responders

First responders don’t regularly encounter patients suffering from serious burn injuries. But when they do, how they treat the injuries can go a long way…

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