/international International en-US Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:22 GMT /international/paramedics-without-borders-celebrating-global-unity-on-international-paramedic-day Learn how over 150 global organizations will mark International Paramedic Day on July 8, 2025. Explore the UK’s leadership and the evolving role of paramedics beyond the ambulance. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:22 GMT /international/paramedics-without-borders-celebrating-global-unity-on-international-paramedic-day /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /patient-handling/articles/4-things-ems-providers-must-know-about-crush-syndrome-iGLMvsYAEi0JZael/ Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:04:22 GMT /patient-handling/articles/4-things-ems-providers-must-know-about-crush-syndrome-iGLMvsYAEi0JZael/ /international/paramedics-without-borders-celebrating-global-unity-on-international-paramedic-day Learn how over 150 global organizations will mark International Paramedic Day on July 8, 2025. Explore the UK’s leadership and the evolving role of paramedics beyond the ambulance. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:22 GMT /international/paramedics-without-borders-celebrating-global-unity-on-international-paramedic-day /international/nearly-50-injured-when-car-crashes-into-liverpool-soccer-parade Four people were trapped beneath the vehicle that crashed into spectators during the celebratory soccer parade in England Tue, 27 May 2025 12:34:51 GMT /international/nearly-50-injured-when-car-crashes-into-liverpool-soccer-parade /international/american-tourist-impaled-on-fence-at-romes-colosseum An American tourist was seriously injured after attempting to scale a fence near Rome’s Colosseum, reportedly trying to get a closer look at the ancient landmark Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /international/american-tourist-impaled-on-fence-at-romes-colosseum /international/pope-francis-dies-after-recent-health-struggles Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, died following recent hospitalizations, a day after delivering his final Easter blessing Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:48:10 GMT /international/pope-francis-dies-after-recent-health-struggles /international/pope-francis-continues-recovery-with-respiratory-physiotherapy-and-high-flow-oxygen Pope Francis is recovering at the Vatican under 24-hour medical care, receiving ongoing respiratory and speech therapy, with doctors reporting no current threat to his life Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:30:03 GMT /international/pope-francis-continues-recovery-with-respiratory-physiotherapy-and-high-flow-oxygen /international/at-least-59-dead-over-150-injured-in-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire A fire broke out at Club Pulse in Kocani, reportedly ignited by a pyrotechnics display during a concert at the longtime venue, which was converted from a carpet warehouse Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:52:42 GMT /international/at-least-59-dead-over-150-injured-in-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire /airway-management/pope-francis-placed-on-breathing-support-after-respiratory-distress-vatican-says The 87-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized after experiencing breathing issues and aspiration complications but has not been intubated, according to Vatican officials Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:38:17 GMT /airway-management/pope-francis-placed-on-breathing-support-after-respiratory-distress-vatican-says /ems-management/rob-lawrence-appointed-president-of-the-academy-of-international-mobile-healthcare-integration With over 30 years of EMS leadership in both the U.S. and the U.K., Lawrence brings extensive experience to support AIMHI’s mission Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:58:26 GMT /ems-management/rob-lawrence-appointed-president-of-the-academy-of-international-mobile-healthcare-integration /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /international/at-least-28-injured-when-driver-crashes-into-labor-demonstration-in-munich Officials said the car sped past a police vehicle that was following the gathering, then accelerated and plowed into the back of the group Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:44:00 GMT /international/at-least-28-injured-when-driver-crashes-into-labor-demonstration-in-munich /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/at-least-10-killed-in-shooting-at-adult-school-in-sweden-police-say The crime scene suffered extensive damage, complicating efforts to identify victims and determine the exact toll, Orebro police said Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:01:53 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/at-least-10-killed-in-shooting-at-adult-school-in-sweden-police-say /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /patient-handling/articles/4-things-ems-providers-must-know-about-crush-syndrome-iGLMvsYAEi0JZael/ Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:04:22 GMT /patient-handling/articles/4-things-ems-providers-must-know-about-crush-syndrome-iGLMvsYAEi0JZael/ /international/german-medics-come-to-va-in-ems-exchange-program Four paramedics from Kassel, Germany, are spending three weeks with Virginia Beach EMS to learn new ways to save lives Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:56:16 GMT /international/german-medics-come-to-va-in-ems-exchange-program /911-and-dispatch/english-channel-rescue-call-goes-to-dover-del-instead-of-dover-england The caller had conducted an internet search for the ‘Dover Police Department' Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /911-and-dispatch/english-channel-rescue-call-goes-to-dover-del-instead-of-dover-england /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox - the disease formerly known as monkeypox - symptoms and how to properly treat patients Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:16:59 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ /international/navigating-international-healthcare-and-a-60k-flight-home Chris Cebollero shares a recent family health emergency and offers his insider views on the quality of international medical care in contrast to the U.S. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:51:09 GMT /international/navigating-international-healthcare-and-a-60k-flight-home /stolen-ambulance/ambulance-stolen-in-texas-recovered-in-mexico A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver's seat and stealing the ambulance Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:02:32 GMT /stolen-ambulance/ambulance-stolen-in-texas-recovered-in-mexico /international/3-children-killed-nearly-a-dozen-wounded-in-stabbing-attack-in-england The attack happened during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport; more than 25 children between the ages of 6 and 11 were participating in the event Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:32:47 GMT /international/3-children-killed-nearly-a-dozen-wounded-in-stabbing-attack-in-england /international/children-among-at-least-8-stabbed-at-dance-event-in-england Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing attack in Southport Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:07:54 GMT /international/children-among-at-least-8-stabbed-at-dance-event-in-england /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc., was going through a security checkpoint after traveling to Grand Turk on a cruise ship when it was discovered he had ammo Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:50:20 GMT /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution /international/welsh-ambulance-service-receives-university-trust-designation The Welsh Ambulance Service is the second service in the U.K. to secure the University Trust status, highlighting learning and growth opportunities Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:15:25 GMT /international/welsh-ambulance-service-receives-university-trust-designation /stroke-care/australian-company-reveals-first-look-at-stroke-diagnostic-device-to-be-used-in-ambulances The Micro-X Head CT is intended for use in ambulances, allowing for immediate stroke diagnosis Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:17:46 GMT /stroke-care/australian-company-reveals-first-look-at-stroke-diagnostic-device-to-be-used-in-ambulances /international/photos-boxing-champ-floyd-mayweather-meets-with-united-hatzalah-volunteers-in-israel During Floyd Mayweather's visit, United Hatzalah showcased their 'ambucycles' – emergency motorcycles that ensure rapid arrival at medical scenes by cutting through traffic Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:14:21 GMT /international/photos-boxing-champ-floyd-mayweather-meets-with-united-hatzalah-volunteers-in-israel /ems-products/telehealth/articles/tipping-the-traditional-ems-service-model-on-its-head-with-welsh-ambulance-service-G4gKzGInbX5eCK31/ “Instead of responding to the majority of 999 calls we receive every day, we want to flip that so we only go to those patients who really, really need a double staffed paramedic emergency ambulance quickly.” Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:38:10 GMT /ems-products/telehealth/articles/tipping-the-traditional-ems-service-model-on-its-head-with-welsh-ambulance-service-G4gKzGInbX5eCK31/ /certification/international-paramedic-registry-to-join-ibsc Eight countries currently use the IPR exam process to certify providers as Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedic Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:22:01 GMT /certification/international-paramedic-registry-to-join-ibsc /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /international/at-least-28-injured-when-driver-crashes-into-labor-demonstration-in-munich Officials said the car sped past a police vehicle that was following the gathering, then accelerated and plowed into the back of the group Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:44:00 GMT /international/at-least-28-injured-when-driver-crashes-into-labor-demonstration-in-munich /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc., was going through a security checkpoint after traveling to Grand Turk on a cruise ship when it was discovered he had ammo Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:50:20 GMT /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution /international/articles/chinese-woman-cuts-off-husbands-penis-twice-6DXt6JEASNE9Y98o/ After she cut off his penis he was rushed to the hospital and doctors reattached it; she then snuck into his ward and cut it off again Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:10:21 GMT /international/articles/chinese-woman-cuts-off-husbands-penis-twice-6DXt6JEASNE9Y98o/