/clinical Clinical en-US Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:40:49 GMT /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop From airway assessment to BVM use, here's how to tackle your most feared call Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:40:49 GMT /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop /ems-products/Bleeding-Control/we-never-loosen-a-tourniquet-or-do-we Protect tissue by consulting medical direction on when to loosen a tourniquet Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:12:40 GMT /ems-products/Bleeding-Control/we-never-loosen-a-tourniquet-or-do-we /international/articles/norway-ems-telehealth-educational-requirements-and-future-plans-YqY97ZOD1aK0yVAD/ This EMS One-Stop international edition features Steinar Olsen, director for EMS and national preparedness in the Norwegian Directorate of Health Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:44:00 GMT /international/articles/norway-ems-telehealth-educational-requirements-and-future-plans-YqY97ZOD1aK0yVAD/ /whole-blood/cleveland-ems-launches-whole-blood-program The on-scene blood transfusion initiative is the first of its kind among major cities in Ohio Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:01:38 GMT /whole-blood/cleveland-ems-launches-whole-blood-program /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop From airway assessment to BVM use, here's how to tackle your most feared call Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:40:49 GMT /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop /ems-products/Bleeding-Control/we-never-loosen-a-tourniquet-or-do-we Protect tissue by consulting medical direction on when to loosen a tourniquet Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:12:40 GMT /ems-products/Bleeding-Control/we-never-loosen-a-tourniquet-or-do-we /international/articles/norway-ems-telehealth-educational-requirements-and-future-plans-YqY97ZOD1aK0yVAD/ This EMS One-Stop international edition features Steinar Olsen, director for EMS and national preparedness in the Norwegian Directorate of Health Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:44:00 GMT /international/articles/norway-ems-telehealth-educational-requirements-and-future-plans-YqY97ZOD1aK0yVAD/ /clinical/definitive-ems-response-to-pediatric-ring-entrapment-a-case-report This case report highlights how improvised ER methods failed and how a made-for-purpose ring cutter safely resolved a growing pediatric emergency Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:46:27 GMT /clinical/definitive-ems-response-to-pediatric-ring-entrapment-a-case-report /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ Discover how to use a pee color chart to monitor hydration status effectively. Learn what different urine colors indicate and how to respond to signs of dehydration Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:37:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ /ems-management/national-ems-documentation-report-reveals-gaps-in-training-time-and-tech Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:01:53 GMT /ems-management/national-ems-documentation-report-reveals-gaps-in-training-time-and-tech /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ Discover essential strategies for paramedics to manage seizures, focusing on respiratory compromise and the post-ictal phase Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:38:00 GMT /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ /legal/phoenix-to-pay-2m-over-toddlers-death-after-firefighters-advised-against-transport The City of Phoenix unanimously approved a $2 million payout after firefighters didn’t transport a 2‑year‑old who died post‑seizure in April 2022 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:16:16 GMT /legal/phoenix-to-pay-2m-over-toddlers-death-after-firefighters-advised-against-transport /ems-training-and-education/jess-delaney-awarded-2025-james-o-page-legacy-scholarship-endowed-by-hartwell-medical Jess Delaney of Mount Sinai EMS has been awarded the 2025 James O. Page Legacy Scholarship for her leadership in EMS education, safety, and innovation Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:08:28 GMT /ems-training-and-education/jess-delaney-awarded-2025-james-o-page-legacy-scholarship-endowed-by-hartwell-medical /medical-clinical/articles/hyperthermia-ems-assessment-and-management-tZTKlerpcOyp5TZr/ 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 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:02:00 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/hyperthermia-ems-assessment-and-management-tZTKlerpcOyp5TZr/ /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/start-method-makes-mci-patient-triage-fast-simple-l3caQhhfU6B73s3L/ 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 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:52:00 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/start-method-makes-mci-patient-triage-fast-simple-l3caQhhfU6B73s3L/ /whole-blood/insider-analysis-wisconsin-fd-leverages-community-blood-drives-to-launch-blood-program Facing national blood shortages, Kenosha Fire Department’s local donor model offers a sustainable solution for EMS agencies needing field-ready blood products. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:40:25 GMT /whole-blood/insider-analysis-wisconsin-fd-leverages-community-blood-drives-to-launch-blood-program /geriatric/articles/how-fire-ems-departments-can-better-serve-the-elderly-VuodRBbYUC31etk2/ It's easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:17:00 GMT /geriatric/articles/how-fire-ems-departments-can-better-serve-the-elderly-VuodRBbYUC31etk2/ /whole-blood/whole-blood-on-board-is-ems-ready-to-carry-the-load As more EMS agencies explore whole blood transfusions, Chris and Kelly ask: is this the new gold standard or just a logistical headache? Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:01:05 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-on-board-is-ems-ready-to-carry-the-load /drowning/articles/does-dry-drowning-actually-exist-LMF1fvUEPYnnCHXF/ Learn about dry drowning, its signs, how it differs from secondary drowning, and essential prevention tips to keep children safe around water Wed, 28 May 2025 21:05:00 GMT /drowning/articles/does-dry-drowning-actually-exist-LMF1fvUEPYnnCHXF/ /ems-training-and-education/one-for-the-road-stay-focused-for-hypoperfusion Steve Whitehead breaks down the critical difference between low blood pressure and inadequate blood flow Wed, 28 May 2025 15:03:57 GMT /ems-training-and-education/one-for-the-road-stay-focused-for-hypoperfusion /ems1-webinars/bringing-whole-blood-to-the-front-lines-of-ems Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients Tue, 27 May 2025 12:48:24 GMT /ems1-webinars/bringing-whole-blood-to-the-front-lines-of-ems /patient-assessment/study-ems-missed-status-epilepticus-in-over-10-of-ed-confirmed-cases 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 Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /patient-assessment/study-ems-missed-status-epilepticus-in-over-10-of-ed-confirmed-cases /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ A go-to test for consciousness or a risky habit? The truth about the sternum rub revealed Thu, 22 May 2025 17:25:00 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/understanding-prehospital-vasopressors-dopamine-epinephrine-or-norepinephrine-frK04OvnsqlNnQSm/ A comprehensive look at vasopressors: functions, differences and application strategies Thu, 22 May 2025 13:18:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/understanding-prehospital-vasopressors-dopamine-epinephrine-or-norepinephrine-frK04OvnsqlNnQSm/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-pulmonary-embolism-4I1Wv13PRksPyI0I/ Learn how to detect pulmonary embolism through clinical symptoms and capnography, ensuring prompt and effective response Wed, 21 May 2025 17:49:00 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-pulmonary-embolism-4I1Wv13PRksPyI0I/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/10-intravenous-access-tips-for-medics-and-students-KjACpvWLoWBqMyvv/ Enhance your IV insertion skills with these expert tips, ensuring efficient and effective patient care in emergency situations Wed, 21 May 2025 15:51:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/10-intravenous-access-tips-for-medics-and-students-KjACpvWLoWBqMyvv/ /medical-clinical/articles/abdominal-pain-assessment-tips-to-reach-a-diagnosis-fZZbCKpfYgvGS384/ A comprehensive guide to evaluating abdominal pain through targeted assessment questions and clinical examination techniques Tue, 20 May 2025 20:39:00 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/abdominal-pain-assessment-tips-to-reach-a-diagnosis-fZZbCKpfYgvGS384/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/training-day-chest-seals-tourniquets-and-trauma-dressings-X8n7EprX83EvE1XS/ Challenge EMS providers’ critical thinking and appropriate skill deployment with these 3 penetrating trauma scenarios, ranging from moderate hemorrhage to exsanguination Tue, 20 May 2025 18:37:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/training-day-chest-seals-tourniquets-and-trauma-dressings-X8n7EprX83EvE1XS/ /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 19 May 2025 19:22:00 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /30-feet-to-catastrophe-the-price-of-a-higher-wall-injuries-at-the-u-s-mexico-border Dr. Amanda Berndtson shares the impact of wall-related injuries on EMS and hospitals in Southern Arizona and San Diego at NAEMSP Grand Rounds Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:04:19 GMT /30-feet-to-catastrophe-the-price-of-a-higher-wall-injuries-at-the-u-s-mexico-border /prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport/articles/the-basics-of-thoracic-trauma-its-all-about-airflow-and-pressure-OrdTc6xsQZWDP8c9/ EMS assessment guide: Sucking chest wound treatment tips, the purpose of an occlusive dressing Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:08:00 GMT /prehospital-trauma-todays-tenets-for-triage-treatment-and-transport/articles/the-basics-of-thoracic-trauma-its-all-about-airflow-and-pressure-OrdTc6xsQZWDP8c9/ /ems1-webinars/bringing-whole-blood-to-the-front-lines-of-ems Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients Tue, 27 May 2025 12:48:24 GMT /ems1-webinars/bringing-whole-blood-to-the-front-lines-of-ems /infectious-diseases/measles-what-it-is-how-it-spreads-and-what-to-do-if-you-suspect-it Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here's what you need to know Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:01:35 GMT /infectious-diseases/measles-what-it-is-how-it-spreads-and-what-to-do-if-you-suspect-it /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:52:19 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement