Prehospital
Push Dose Epinephrine
Learn more about the importance of push dose epinephrine for hypotension and shock in the prehospital setting.
A Smarter and Safer Mask Against COVID-19
Researchers at the University of California San Diego are developing a color-changing test strip that can be stuck on a mask and used to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a user’s breath or saliva.
New Innovation to Address System Overload by Systemizing the Field Triage and Treatment of...
Tele911 allows departments to better serve patients through technology while keeping highly trained paramedics available for critical calls.
UK May Move Patients Into Hotels to Ease Hospital Strain
England’s health care system may move patients into hotels to ease pressure on hospitals struggling to handle rising COVID-19 admissions.
Approaches in Prehospital Sepsis Screening
Current methods used in the prehospital setting for sepsis screenings and interventions were analyzed for this literature review.
U.S. Deaths in 2020 Top Three Million
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time — due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic.
UK Gives First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
A retired British shop clerk received the first shot in the country's COVID-19 vaccination program Tuesday.
COVID Field Hospital Opens in Worcester (MA)
The field hospital will have onsite advanced life support, critical care team transfers with help from Worcester EMS and UMass flight services.
CMS Announces Strategy to Enhance Hospital Capacity Amid COVID-19 Surge
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlined unprecedented comprehensive steps to increase the capacity of the American health care system.
Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy, Shaking Up Another Industry
The online colossus opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days.