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News
04/23/2025
This collaboration is designed to benefit both organizations while supporting students and the broader EMS community.
This collaboration is designed to benefit both organizations while supporting students and the broader EMS community.
This collaboration is designed...
04/23/2025
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From EMSWorld
2nd Alarm Project Team members, 2024 Credit: Kellie O’Dare
Feature Story
04/23/2025
Carol Brzozowski
Recognizing the lack of coordinated mental health resources for first responders, the 2nd Alarm Project was created to provide sustainable, evidence-based mental wellness services tailored to their needs.
Recognizing the lack of coordinated mental health resources for first responders, the 2nd Alarm Project was created to provide sustainable, evidence-based mental wellness services tailored to their needs.
Recognizing the lack of...
04/23/2025
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From EMSWorld
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News
04/23/2025
This extension, which includes an additional five-year extension, follows a three-year contract awarded to Priority Ambulance in May 2022.
This extension, which includes an additional five-year extension, follows a three-year contract awarded to Priority Ambulance in May 2022.
This extension, which includes...
04/23/2025
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From EMSWorld
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News
04/23/2025
Board president and paramedic chief share about the cost-effective nature of subscriptions when receiving lifesaving medical transport services in this region’s rural and remote areas.
Board president and paramedic chief share about the cost-effective nature of subscriptions when receiving lifesaving medical transport services in this region’s rural and remote areas.
Board president and paramedic...
04/23/2025
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From EMSWorld
New station rendering
News
04/22/2025
The purchases include a new ambulance station and 77 Lifepak35 cardiac monitors.
The purchases include a new ambulance station and 77 Lifepak35 cardiac monitors.
The purchases include a new...
04/22/2025
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From EMSWorld
LAFD station
News
04/22/2025
About half the new hires would be firefighters; the remaining new positions include 25 new EMTs in addition to mechanics and others.
About half the new hires would be firefighters; the remaining new positions include 25 new EMTs in addition to mechanics and others.
About half the new hires would...
04/22/2025
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From EMSWorld
measles rash on a patient's back
Feature Story
04/21/2025
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
EMS professionals should understand the epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, and prevention strategies of measles to protect themselves and their patients and to prevent further spread in the community.
EMS professionals should understand the epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, and prevention strategies of measles to protect themselves and their patients and to prevent further spread in the community.
EMS professionals should...
04/21/2025
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From EMSWorld
Paramedic loads cooler with whole blood into ambulance
News
04/17/2025
Thanks to a recently expanded blood bank license and regulatory waiver from the New Jersey Department of Health, specially trained HUMC paramedics are permitted to carry blood to administer blood transfusions right there at the scene or...
Thanks to a recently expanded blood bank license and regulatory waiver from the New Jersey Department of Health, specially trained HUMC paramedics are permitted to carry blood to administer blood transfusions right there at the scene or...
Thanks to a recently expanded...
04/17/2025
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From EMSWorld
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News
04/17/2025
The solution is designed to convert an adult/pediatric LifePort AeroSled TS stretcher into a neonatal solution and back again in seconds.
The solution is designed to convert an adult/pediatric LifePort AeroSled TS stretcher into a neonatal solution and back again in seconds.
The solution is designed to...
04/17/2025
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From EMSWorld
Assessing and treating a victim
Feature Story
04/16/2025
A training strategy from Ohio serves as starting point for departments looking to create or revamp their policies.
A training strategy from Ohio serves as starting point for departments looking to create or revamp their policies.
A training strategy from Ohio...
04/16/2025
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From EMSWorld
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News
04/15/2025
This year’s theme, “We Care. For Everyone” recognizes the dedication of EMS on medicine’s frontline.
This year’s theme, “We Care. For Everyone” recognizes the dedication of EMS on medicine’s frontline.
This year’s theme, “We Care. For...
04/15/2025
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Multimedia

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Podcasts
03/03/2025
What began as a routine patient call in 2023 reshaped Ohio paramedic Jesse Sopko’s perspective on life and duty.
What began as a routine patient call in 2023 reshaped Ohio paramedic Jesse Sopko’s perspective on life and duty.
What began as a routine patient...
03/03/2025
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Plasma for TBI, dual sequential defibrillation, a new cardiac arrest “bundle,” distal femur IO, and comparable innovations will make EMS care in 10 years look much different than it does today.
Podcasts
01/10/2025
Plasma for TBI, dual sequential defibrillation, a new cardiac arrest “bundle,” distal femur IO, and comparable innovations will make EMS care in 10 years look much different than it does today.
Plasma for TBI, dual sequential defibrillation, a new cardiac arrest “bundle,” distal femur IO, and comparable innovations will make EMS care in 10 years look much different than it does today.
Plasma for TBI, dual sequential...
01/10/2025
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Ansell's First Responder 360-degree Tour
Videos
01/07/2025
First responders are often the first line of defense in chemical accidents, car rescue accidents, on-site drug exposures and more. Find out how Ansell’s hand and body PPE is used in our new 360° interactive tour.
First responders are often the first line of defense in chemical accidents, car rescue accidents, on-site drug exposures and more. Find out how Ansell’s hand and body PPE is used in our new 360° interactive tour.
First responders are often the...
01/07/2025
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Sucking Chest Wounds
Videos
12/13/2024
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
As the title implies, sadly these injuries are not just for big people on the battlefield anymore. What do you do if you don't have a commercial chest seal?
As the title implies, sadly these injuries are not just for big people on the battlefield anymore. What do you do if you don't have a commercial chest seal?
As the title implies, sadly...
12/13/2024
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Live From Expo 2024: NEMSQA: The 2024 Nicholas Rosecrans Award Winner
Podcasts
11/01/2024
Mike McCabe
The National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) was honored as this year’s prestigious Nicholas Rosecrans Award winner for their exceptional work on the Lights and Sirens Collaborative.
The National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) was honored as this year’s prestigious Nicholas Rosecrans Award winner for their exceptional work on the Lights and Sirens Collaborative.
The National EMS Quality...
11/01/2024
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Gathering of Eagles
Videos
11/01/2024
Marshall Frank on protocols for severe hypertension during pregnancy; Robert Dunne on Detroit’s designation as a Heart Safe community; Aileen Marty on Eastern equine encephalitis; and more.
Marshall Frank on protocols for severe hypertension during pregnancy; Robert Dunne on Detroit’s designation as a Heart Safe community; Aileen Marty on Eastern equine encephalitis; and more.
Marshall Frank on protocols for...
11/01/2024
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In today’s world, fear and confusion around fentanyl are prevalent, especially among those of us in emergency care.
Videos
10/29/2024
In today’s world, fear and confusion around fentanyl are prevalent, especially among those of us in emergency care.
In today’s world, fear and confusion around fentanyl are prevalent, especially among those of us in emergency care.
In today’s world, fear and...
10/29/2024
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Gathering of Eagles Meeting August 23, 2024:
Videos
10/18/2024
Jon Krohmer on proposed CMS modifications to reimbursement for whole blood delivery; Jeffrey Goodloe on the fiscal impact of hospital bed delays on EMS systems; Aileen Marty on long COVID research; and more.
Jon Krohmer on proposed CMS modifications to reimbursement for whole blood delivery; Jeffrey Goodloe on the fiscal impact of hospital bed delays on EMS systems; Aileen Marty on long COVID research; and more.
Jon Krohmer on proposed CMS...
10/18/2024
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Aileen Marty presents the latest research on monkeypox; Crawford Mechem updates the group on the latest opioid challenges in Philadelphia; Paul Pepe presents on whole blood delivery in Texas; Gam Wijetunge discusses new initiatives at NHTSA; and more.
Videos
10/18/2024
Aileen Marty on monkeypox; Crawford Mechem on the latest opioid challenges in Philadelphia; Paul Pepe on whole blood delivery in Texas; Gam Wijetunge on what's new at NHTSA; and more.
Aileen Marty on monkeypox; Crawford Mechem on the latest opioid challenges in Philadelphia; Paul Pepe on whole blood delivery in Texas; Gam Wijetunge on what's new at NHTSA; and more.
Aileen Marty on monkeypox;...
10/18/2024
EMSWorld
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pain-Free Needle Pokes
Videos
10/18/2024
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Managing needle anxiety in pediatric patients can be challenging, but what if there were a simple solution that could help reduce the fear and discomfort associated with needles?
Managing needle anxiety in pediatric patients can be challenging, but what if there were a simple solution that could help reduce the fear and discomfort associated with needles?
Managing needle anxiety in...
10/18/2024
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Perspectives

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Perspectives
04/10/2025
Professionals from Tennessee and Maryland partnered with professionals in London for an immersive weeklong program centered around international perspectives on prehospital care, anatomy, and the history of medicine.
Professionals from Tennessee and Maryland partnered with professionals in London for an immersive weeklong program centered around international perspectives on prehospital care, anatomy, and the history of medicine.
Professionals from Tennessee and...
04/10/2025
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Medicare enrollment form and social security card
Perspectives
04/08/2025
Mike Rubin
Understanding your Medicare options before you need it is an essential part of retirement planning.
Understanding your Medicare options before you need it is an essential part of retirement planning.
Understanding your Medicare...
04/08/2025
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Older business man shaking hands with someone
Perspectives
03/10/2025
Mike Rubin
In this installment, Mike discusses how he would run the Department of Retirement, if it were created.
In this installment, Mike discusses how he would run the Department of Retirement, if it were created.
In this installment, Mike...
03/10/2025
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John Ehrhart
Perspectives
02/27/2025
Ehrhart shares his thoughts on the mentorship opportunity provided by the scholarship, what he learned from the values of the late Jim Page, and reflects on how it has impacted his career.
Ehrhart shares his thoughts on the mentorship opportunity provided by the scholarship, what he learned from the values of the late Jim Page, and reflects on how it has impacted his career.
Ehrhart shares his thoughts on...
02/27/2025
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EMS partners
Perspectives
02/25/2025
EMS is tough, and when your office is the cramped front seat of an ambulance, the person sitting next to you can make or break your shift.
EMS is tough, and when your office is the cramped front seat of an ambulance, the person sitting next to you can make or break your shift.
EMS is tough, and when your...
02/25/2025
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Magic Money
Perspectives
02/13/2025
Mike Rubin
In this third installment, Mike Rubin explores Social Security, Medicare, and other benefits for seniors.
In this third installment, Mike Rubin explores Social Security, Medicare, and other benefits for seniors.
In this third installment, Mike...
02/13/2025
EMSWorld
CT scan showing aortic dissection
Perspectives
02/03/2025
Jason Bazelow survived an aortic aneurysm in late 2023.
Jason Bazelow survived an aortic aneurysm in late 2023.
Jason Bazelow survived an aortic...
02/03/2025
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Old paramedic with a first aid kit.
Perspectives
01/21/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on how his role at home has changed following retirement.
Mike Rubin reflects on how his role at home has changed following retirement.
Mike Rubin reflects on how his...
01/21/2025
EMSWorld
Let's go flying.
Perspectives
01/13/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on his career in EMS as he enters retirement.
Mike Rubin reflects on his career in EMS as he enters retirement.
Mike Rubin reflects on his...
01/13/2025
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Formula One race marshals.
Perspectives
01/10/2025
Rob Lawrence, MCMI
Rob Lawrence shares tactics from Formula One teams that EMS can adopt.
Rob Lawrence shares tactics from Formula One teams that EMS can adopt.
Rob Lawrence shares tactics from...
01/10/2025
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Polls

Poll
09/21/2018
Ever wish you could wear shorts to make those 90 degree day shifts a little more bearable? Cast your vote!
Ever wish you could wear shorts to make those 90 degree day shifts a little more bearable? Cast your vote!
Ever wish you could wear shorts...
09/21/2018
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Poll
07/24/2018
The cumulative trauma first responders witness on a regular basis can take its toll.
The cumulative trauma first responders witness on a regular basis can take its toll.
The cumulative trauma first...
07/24/2018
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Our Publication & Event

Abstracts

Introduction: The advent of online education has opened the door to novel training options. However, it is unclear if online programs can match the success of their traditional counterpar...
10/27/2020
Background: For paramedic students to be situationally aware, they must identify a situation, interpret the situation, and then be able to predict how that information will affect future ...
10/27/2020
Introduction: Student performance has been documented to be dependent on size, socioeconomic status, and attendance, yet not on other classmates’ performance. This study seeks to determin...
10/27/2020
Introduction: A lack of standardization among paramedic programs has long been identified as one of the most significant problems in prehospital education. One example of this lack of sta...
10/27/2020
Hypothesis: A short survey of clinical questions and student perceptions can be used to identify student outcomes on the NREMT cognitive EMT exam.
10/27/2020
Introduction: The flipped classroom methodology is based on students gaining first exposure to new material outside of class, followed by the assimilation of that knowledge through in-cla...
10/27/2020

CE Articles

Education/Training
08/20/2021
Brian J. Potter, MS, ATC, NREMT, MDCM
Know the main injury threats athletes can face.
Know the main injury threats athletes can face.
Know the main injury threats...
08/20/2021
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Education/Training
06/28/2021
Sandy Hunter, PhD, NRP, NREMT-P
Being prepared can ease stress and help you work with these patients and their caregivers.
Being prepared can ease stress and help you work with these patients and their caregivers.
Being prepared can ease stress...
06/28/2021
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Education
05/28/2021
Simon Taxel, BA, NRP
What should you know when regular sedation isn’t cutting it?
What should you know when regular sedation isn’t cutting it?
What should you know when...
05/28/2021
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Education/Training
04/30/2021
Michael W. Supples, MD, NRP, EMT-I; Austin N. Baraki, MD
Risks, prevention, and how departments can help.
Risks, prevention, and how departments can help.
Risks, prevention, and how...
04/30/2021
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CE Article: Death Communication—What We've Failed to Teach
Education
03/01/2021
Alexandra Jabr, MS, EMT-P
There’s nothing optional about the reality of confronting it on scene.
There’s nothing optional about the reality of confronting it on scene.
There’s nothing optional about...
03/01/2021
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