Mental Health Response Program in Chicago Expands
Chicago is increasing the number of mental health crisis response teams operating in the city.
Emergency Medical Care
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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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, January 2025
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.
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.
Fentanyl No Longer Suspected in Reported Overdose at CO Frat House
Boulder police now believe excessive drinking and not fentanyl is what made several people sick at a fraternity party over the weekend.
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17-Year-Old Player Dies after Collapsing During a NY Hockey Game
A 17-year-old hockey player collapsed during a charity game in New York and later died, authorities said.
Carbon Monoxide Issue Sends Two to CT Residents the Hospital
The family was using a propane-fired commercial-style oven to bake bread in the kitchen, which was connected to a 20-lb propane cylinder.
More Emergency Medical Care
18 MD High School Students Hospitalized for Mystery Illness
Eighteen students at The John Carroll School in Bel Air became ill Monday, and fire officials said they weren’t able to determine why.
EMS Is Uniquely Positioned to Gain Insight into Patients’ Social Determinants of Health
By entering patients' homes and seeing their living circumstances, EMS acquires information that no other medical provider has access to.
Stroke Risk May Climb as the Years of Living with High Blood Pressure Add Up
Delaying the onset of high blood pressure may lower the risk of a stroke, new research suggests.
Adams County (CO) Unveils Pumper with Fentanyl Awareness Wrap
It’s believed to be the first and only fire engine in the country that’s wrapped with fentanyl messaging, according to the DEA.
Women May Be More Likely than Men to Skip Medications to Prevent a Second Stroke
Women who have had strokes may be more likely than men to skip doses of medications that could help prevent a second stroke, according to…
What Machine Learning Can Teach Big Pharma
The pharmaceutical industry is still waiting to see whether AI can tackle its biggest challenge: finding faster, cheaper ways to develop new drugs.
People Should Be Allowed to Make Life-Shortening Choices for Quality-of-Life Reasons
Most older adults are legally capable of making their own decisions, and first responders must honor these choices.
Midfielder in Medically Induced Coma after Collapsing in Italian Soccer Game
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in a medically induced coma after collapsing on the field during his team’s Serie A match at home to Inter…