/patient-safety Patient Safety en-US Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:55:20 GMT /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant The grant funds a proactive approach to buprenorphine and leave-behind naloxone efforts Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:55:20 GMT /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant /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 /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work Discover how Lifeline EMS integrates AI to streamline onboarding, enhance decision-making, and support EMS crews with multilingual tools and policy access Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:42:53 GMT /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work /rescue/8-year-old-falls-downs-shaft-into-bunker-while-hiking-with-family-in-hawaii An 8-year-old boy was critically injured after falling 20 feet into a shaft near the top of the Koko Head Trail in Oahu Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:34:57 GMT /rescue/8-year-old-falls-downs-shaft-into-bunker-while-hiking-with-family-in-hawaii /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant The grant funds a proactive approach to buprenorphine and leave-behind naloxone efforts Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:55:20 GMT /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant /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 /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/10-students-injured-when-utility-grate-collapses-during-virginia-tech-campus-tour High schoolers visiting Virginia Tech for a summer program fell six feet onto concrete when a utility grate gave way near Pamplin Hall Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:05:00 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/10-students-injured-when-utility-grate-collapses-during-virginia-tech-campus-tour /vehicle-crashes/crash-survivor-pushes-congress-to-require-female-crash-test-dummies-in-safety-tests The “She Drives Act,” would require the NHTSA to include advanced female dummies, aiming to close a safety gap in how cars are rated and approved Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT /vehicle-crashes/crash-survivor-pushes-congress-to-require-female-crash-test-dummies-in-safety-tests /fire-ems/baltimore-fire-downgrades-some-als-units-due-to-staffing-shortage With more than 60 open paramedic and EMT positions, the city is piloting telemedicine and nurse diversion programs while preparing a new recruitment push Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:15:28 GMT /fire-ems/baltimore-fire-downgrades-some-als-units-due-to-staffing-shortage /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work Discover how Lifeline EMS integrates AI to streamline onboarding, enhance decision-making, and support EMS crews with multilingual tools and policy access Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:42:53 GMT /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work /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-products/rehabilitation/articles/ems-rehab-sector-treating-heat-illness-on-the-fireground-tZ8KbM3gupu3rhbA/ Explore strategies for EMS teams to prevent and manage hyperthermia, focusing on early detection and treatment of heat exhaustion and heat stroke among firefighters Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:21:00 GMT /ems-products/rehabilitation/articles/ems-rehab-sector-treating-heat-illness-on-the-fireground-tZ8KbM3gupu3rhbA/ /patient-safety/idaho-man-threatening-to-jump-from-balcony-dies-during-restraint-by-police-firefighters Caldwell police say a man lost consciousness after being restrained. An autopsy will determine the cause of death amid a task force probe. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:22:20 GMT /patient-safety/idaho-man-threatening-to-jump-from-balcony-dies-during-restraint-by-police-firefighters /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times Learn how Sacramento County EMS, hospitals and fire agencies cut APOT from 73 to 33 minutes using collaboration, frontline-led changes, and a “next patient” mindset — no tech or mandates required Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:53:03 GMT /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times /research/research-analysis-variations-in-fatigue-underscore-need-for-strategic-rest A nationwide text-message study of 388 EMS clinicians shows early-morning fatigue spikes, reduced rest on busy 24-hour tours and the protective effect of on-duty naps. Learn 5 tactics to manage shift-related fatigue. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:26:48 GMT /research/research-analysis-variations-in-fatigue-underscore-need-for-strategic-rest /escaping-violent-encounters/driver-taken-into-custody-after-ramming-lafd-ambulance-transporting-patient Police detained driver after ambulance carrying a minor was sideswiped and rear-ended in LA. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:14:33 GMT /escaping-violent-encounters/driver-taken-into-custody-after-ramming-lafd-ambulance-transporting-patient /search-and-rescue/lightning-strike-triggers-record-high-helicopter-rescue-on-colo-mountain Two hikers were struck by lightning near the summit of Torreys Peak, prompting a daring helicopter hoist rescue at 14,200 feet, believed to be the highest in Colorado history Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:17:21 GMT /search-and-rescue/lightning-strike-triggers-record-high-helicopter-rescue-on-colo-mountain /safe-transport-point-b/articles/culture-shift-reducing-lights-and-siren-vehicle-operation-XDonsygscixIghQT/ Resources to dispel three myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:40:00 GMT /safe-transport-point-b/articles/culture-shift-reducing-lights-and-siren-vehicle-operation-XDonsygscixIghQT/ What you need to know about lift assist devices, risks, patient assessment and fall prevention Fri, 30 May 2025 17:53:38 GMT /ambulance-safety/ambulance-fire-causes-safety-concerns-among-honolulu-ems-crews Officials say the fleet remains safe, but the latest fire has prompted a full investigation and plans to shift to cooler-running diesel models Thu, 29 May 2025 14:26:09 GMT /ambulance-safety/ambulance-fire-causes-safety-concerns-among-honolulu-ems-crews /vehicle-crashes/watch-car-crashes-through-roof-of-mo-veterans-building-again For the second time in three months, a vehicle crashed into the roof of the Clay-Ray Veterans Association building in Excelsior Springs Thu, 29 May 2025 12:11:48 GMT /vehicle-crashes/watch-car-crashes-through-roof-of-mo-veterans-building-again /search-and-rescue/alaska-firefighters-jump-from-helicopter-to-rescue-man-pinned-face-down-in-creek-by-700-lb-boulder Crews navigated extreme terrain using ATVs while a tour helicopter flew Seward firefighters to the scene Thu, 29 May 2025 11:42:54 GMT /search-and-rescue/alaska-firefighters-jump-from-helicopter-to-rescue-man-pinned-face-down-in-creek-by-700-lb-boulder /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 /cardiac-care/articles/cpr-shuffle-the-life-saving-playlist-you-need-hl3vty9x5q4HeCpk/ This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you're prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies Thu, 22 May 2025 22:01:00 GMT /cardiac-care/articles/cpr-shuffle-the-life-saving-playlist-you-need-hl3vty9x5q4HeCpk/ /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/ /iowa-family-sues-city-first-responders-ems-and-medical-directors-after-drug-error Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death Tue, 20 May 2025 14:31:21 GMT /iowa-family-sues-city-first-responders-ems-and-medical-directors-after-drug-error /ems-week/ems-leaders-mark-national-ems-week-2025-with-call-for-recognition-unity The International Association of EMS Chiefs calls for national recognition of EMS professionals’ life-saving work and leadership in public safety Mon, 19 May 2025 17:35:47 GMT /ems-week/ems-leaders-mark-national-ems-week-2025-with-call-for-recognition-unity /ems-week/ems-for-children-day-spotlights-pediatric-care-during-ems-week-2025 The federal EMSC Program continues its mission to enhance emergency services for children nationwide through training, support and recognition Mon, 19 May 2025 16:09:16 GMT /ems-week/ems-for-children-day-spotlights-pediatric-care-during-ems-week-2025 /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate This year's EMS Week theme is "We care. For everyone." How is your agency honoring your service? Mon, 19 May 2025 14:37:00 GMT /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/this-is-evil-authorities-find-multiple-improvised-explosives-inside-truck-in-new-orleans-attack The attack killed 14 people, including an 18-year-old who had ambitions of becoming a nurse; authorities initially put the death toll at 15, which included the suspect Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:10:19 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/this-is-evil-authorities-find-multiple-improvised-explosives-inside-truck-in-new-orleans-attack /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/n-y-ambulance-carrying-patient-flips-onto-roof-after-being-hit-by-vehicle The driver of a car failed to yield to the right of way and crashed into the ambulance, causing it to flip onto its roof Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:31:09 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/n-y-ambulance-carrying-patient-flips-onto-roof-after-being-hit-by-vehicle /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident Thu, 01 May 2025 16:46:44 GMT /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times Learn how Sacramento County EMS, hospitals and fire agencies cut APOT from 73 to 33 minutes using collaboration, frontline-led changes, and a “next patient” mindset — no tech or mandates required Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:53:03 GMT /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times /patient-assessment/why-its-not-just-about-lights-and-sirens The critical thinking behind every EMS call Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:49:57 GMT /patient-assessment/why-its-not-just-about-lights-and-sirens