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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Understanding Proper Post-Exposure Medical Follow-Up
Knowledge of what proper post-exposure treatment should entail involves more than just the designated infection control officer for the department.
Language Barriers in the Prehospital Environment: Prevalence, Pitfalls and Problem-Solving
Language barriers are common in the prehospital setting. There is the potential for pitfalls and for improvement in communication strategies.
Come Hell and High Water: The Challenges and Complexities of Disaster Shelters
Crews deploy to assist Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
EMScapades: New Year’s Resolution
Welcome to another year in EMS from EMScapades!
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, January 2025
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.
Legal Issues in EMS Explained
Chief Douglas Randell reviews the 2024 legal issues in EMS with Attorney Douglas Wolfberg.
Enhancing Fire Response: How Medical Dispatchers Elevate Care and Service for the Community
REMSA Health's dispatchers now handle both medical and fire emergencies, enhancing community safety.
Flat Rock (MI) Forced to Pay $1.5 Million in Lawsuit Settlement
The City of Flat Rock was forced to pay $1.5 million to settle a court case involving alleged negligence of a 61-year-old woman who died after allegedly…