Exclusives
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, January 2021
The group's mission is to provide up-to-date education at an affordable cost to those who provide medical care in the prehospital setting.
EMS Lawline: Legal Questions Arise in EMS Drone Use
Attorney Doug Wolfberg on the challenges emergency medical providers may face when using a drone in the field.
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, December 2019
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, December 2019
Engaging Bystanders of Potentially Traumatic Events
The Colerain Township Department of Fire and EMS in Ohio distributes a card to bystanders who may have witnessed a potentially traumatic event.
EMScapades, November 15, 2019
It is never hard to tell if it's the rookie's first shift.
Surviving Verbal Conflict: Verbal De-escalation Needs for EMS Personnel
Those who provide prehospital medical care are often exposed to aggression — both verbal and physical.
ECG Consult: 23yo Construction Worker with Rapid Heartbeat and Lightheadedness
You arrive on scene to find a 23-year-old male construction worker complaining of a sudden onset of rapid heartbeat and lighteadedness that has persisted for the past 25 minutes.
Miles Above the Rest: A Look at Nashville Airport’s Prehospital Providers
A behind the scenes look at EMS operations at Nashville International Airport.
SimWars Gain Popularity in Ireland
SimWars Ireland was initiated in 2017, by two medical students from University College Dublin (UCD), Jamie Condren and Tiarnan Byrne. The goal was to help facilitate medical students' exposure to stressful and difficult situations and promote professionalism and teamwork with colleagues prior to graduation.
The Dilemma of the Protocol: Why We Need to Change This Culture
The idea of an algorithmic approach to treating patients is not necessarily a bad thing in certain situations. It's just that critical thinking must also be promoted.