Clinical

Heat exhaustion to heat stroke: A guide for EMS assessment and intervention

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:02:00 GMT

Explore EMS assessment and treatment strategies for hyperthermia, including recognizing signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, to enhance patient care during heat-related emergencies

START triage: A fast, effective method for mass casualty events

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:52:00 GMT

Learn how the START triage system helps EMS providers sort MCI patients quickly, using the START triage acronym and comparing START vs. SALT triage methods

Insider analysis: Wisconsin FD leverages community blood drives to launch blood program

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:40:25 GMT

Facing national blood shortages, Kenosha Fire Department’s local donor model offers a sustainable solution for EMS agencies needing field-ready blood products.

Heat exhaustion to heat stroke: A guide for EMS assessment and intervention

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:02:00 GMT

Explore EMS assessment and treatment strategies for hyperthermia, including recognizing signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, to enhance patient care during heat-related emergencies

START triage: A fast, effective method for mass casualty events

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:52:00 GMT

Learn how the START triage system helps EMS providers sort MCI patients quickly, using the START triage acronym and comparing START vs. SALT triage methods

Insider analysis: Wisconsin FD leverages community blood drives to launch blood program

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:40:25 GMT

Facing national blood shortages, Kenosha Fire Department’s local donor model offers a sustainable solution for EMS agencies needing field-ready blood products.

How fire, EMS departments can better serve the elderly

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:17:00 GMT

It's easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that

Whole blood on board: Is EMS ready to carry the load?

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:01:05 GMT

As more EMS agencies explore whole blood transfusions, Chris and Kelly ask: is this the new gold standard or just a logistical headache?

Understanding dry drowning: Separating myth from reality

Wed, 28 May 2025 21:05:00 GMT

Learn about dry drowning, its signs, how it differs from secondary drowning, and essential prevention tips to keep children safe around water

One for the Road: Stay focused for hypoperfusion

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:03:57 GMT

Steve Whitehead breaks down the critical difference between low blood pressure and inadequate blood flow

On demand: Bringing whole blood to the front lines of EMS

Tue, 27 May 2025 12:48:24 GMT

Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients

Study: EMS missed status epilepticus in over 10% of ED-confirmed cases

Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT

A UCSF-led study using ESO data found EMS providers often failed to recognize status epilepticus during prehospital care, leading to treatment delays and reduced benzodiazepine dosing

Understanding the sternum rub: Proper technique and common misconceptions

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:25:00 GMT

A go-to test for consciousness or a risky habit? The truth about the sternum rub revealed

Understanding vasopressors in EMS: comparing dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:18:00 GMT

A comprehensive look at vasopressors: functions, differences and application strategies

Recognizing pulmonary embolism: Key indicators

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:49:00 GMT

Learn how to detect pulmonary embolism through clinical symptoms and capnography, ensuring prompt and effective response

Mastering IV access: Top tips for EMTs and paramedics

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:51:00 GMT

Enhance your IV insertion skills with these expert tips, ensuring efficient and effective patient care in emergency situations

Mastering abdominal pain assessment: Key questions and diagnostic strategies

Tue, 20 May 2025 20:39:00 GMT

A comprehensive guide to evaluating abdominal pain through targeted assessment questions and clinical examination techniques

Training Day: Chest seals, tourniquets and trauma dressings

Tue, 20 May 2025 18:37:00 GMT

Challenge EMS providers’ critical thinking and appropriate skill deployment with these 3 penetrating trauma scenarios, ranging from moderate hemorrhage to exsanguination

30+ ways to celebrate EMS Week

Mon, 19 May 2025 19:22:00 GMT

Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation

Understanding pain management

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:34:00 GMT

An overview of pain and sedation for the prehospital provider

Understanding TXA

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:01:00 GMT

Explore how tranexamic acid (TXA) works, its role in trauma and postpartum care, and what EMS professionals should know about its prehospital use.

Pediatric IV access: Choosing the right cannula size

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:55:00 GMT

Pediatric IV tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of IV placements

Recognizing Cushing's triad: Key indicators of increased intracranial pressure

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:37:00 GMT

Signs of Cushing’s Triad and the mechanism of injury help distinguish increased intracranial pressure from shock

10 essential tips to detect atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction on ECG

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:13:00 GMT

Avoid misdiagnosing atrial flutter as sinus tachycardia by mastering these ECG interpretation strategies

Airway patency vs. protection

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:37:00 GMT

“GCS <8; intubate” may be endangered, but not totally deserving of extinction

Intranasal admin – to perfection!

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:21:43 GMT

Get the right dose to the right place: faster

Which artery is best for pulse checks during emergencies?

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:02:00 GMT

Learn how to choose between the radial and carotid arteries when checking a pulse during medical emergencies

The growing need for whole blood: Why it’s time for EMS to step up

Mon, 12 May 2025 18:25:23 GMT

“Trauma patients are dying because the systems we have in place aren’t designed to meet the demand for blood products in the field.”

Stroke vs. hypoglycemia: Know the difference

Fri, 09 May 2025 20:43:09 GMT

Confusion and slurred speech? It might not be what you think

30 feet to catastrophe: The price of a higher wall — injuries at the U.S.-Mexico border

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:04:19 GMT

Dr. Amanda Berndtson shares the impact of wall-related injuries on EMS and hospitals in Southern Arizona and San Diego at NAEMSP Grand Rounds

The basics of thoracic trauma: It’s all about airflow and pressure

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:08:00 GMT

EMS assessment guide: Sucking chest wound treatment tips, the purpose of an occlusive dressing

On demand: Bringing whole blood to the front lines of EMS

Tue, 27 May 2025 12:48:24 GMT

Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients

The EMS Book Club: 10 texts all paramedics should have on their shelves

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:12:23 GMT

From learning resources to comic relief, there’s something for everyone

Measles: What it is, how it spreads and what to do if you suspect it

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:01:35 GMT

Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here's what you need to know