CPR Performance Improvement Initiative
Mike McEvoy talks to Paramedic Dana Yost from the City of Redmond in King County, Washington. Dana will discuss a highly successful CPR performance improvement initiative implemented in his department as well as lessons learned on sustaining and continually improving prehospital resuscitation outcomes.
Live from FDIC 2012
EMS Editor Mike McEvoy talks with FireEMS authors Karen Owens and Rob Raheb about their Fire Engineering publications. Karen Owens wrote the recently published and first Fire Engineering EMS book, "Incident Command for EMS." Rob Raheb, FDNY EMS (Ret.) talks about his upcoming article on his work integrating simulation into the FDNY driver training and the benefits driver simulators offer for public safety agencies.
EMS Political Advocacy
Mike McEvoy talks to Mike Ward aka FossilMedic, a well-known blogger, speaker, author, and assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University. Ward will discuss EMS political advocacy, the future of EMS in government (including proper placement of a Federal EMS agency), and EMS higher education.
The Engine Company Medic: Scene ManagementDeciding how to prioritize patient needs is fraught with controversy for the engine company medic. Mick Messoline discusses time management and resource allocation on EMS calls. |
The Engine Company Medic: Initial AssessmentThe initial assessment performed by the first-arriving company sets the tone for the entire incident. Mick Messoline goes over some of the details firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics must pay attention to when performing an initial assessment. |
Executive-Level Alzheimer's TrainingThe International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) will launch a series of one-day executive level training workshops entitled, "Responding to Alzheimer's Disease: Techniques for Law Enforcement and First Responders." |
Medical Directors Handbook ReleasedThe USFA in partnership with the Office of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Affairs released a Handbook for EMS Medical Directors. |
Pedestrian Struck, Killed by FL Fire Department SUVA pedestrian was struck and killed by a fire department vehicle that was heading to a call early Monday evening in Clearwater, Florida. |
Winter Driving Tips for Firefighters and Paramedics/EMTsIt's nearly winter, and firefighters will have to deal with the icy roads and motorists who refuse to change their driving habits to meet those conditions. Rob Raheb offers some tips on safe driving in icy and snowy weather conditions. |
Report: Disptach Lag Slows Los Angeles Fire Response
The Los Angeles Times analyzed more than a million dispatches from the Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department's database an...
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Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Recognize National EMS Week
Sunday May 20, 2012 marks the beginning of National EMS Week and presents an opportunity to honor the men and women w...
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Vacancies Still Exist for NFA Training Courses
The National Fire Academy still has openings available for courses at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmit...
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Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Recognize National EMS Week
Sunday May 20, 2012 marks the beginning of National EMS Week and presents an opportunity to honor the men and women w...
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Academic Accreditation Details for "Firefighting 2.0"
Thinking for pursuing further education to advance your firefighting career? Mike Ward has some important considerati...
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Trauma Arrest: Costly EMS MistakesAn analysis of 294 prehospital trauma arrest patients meeting criteria for field pronouncement but nonetheless resuscitated in Chicago found no positive outcomes. Worse yet, EMS efforts caused over $3.85 million in unnecessary medical costs. |
100 Percent CPAP O2 Not NecessaryWith multiple studies showing patient harm from supplemental oxygen administration, a study published ahead of the April/June 2012 printing of Prehospital Emergency Care finds less than 100 percent oxygen is safe with CPAP. |
Ryan White: Back, But Not Without IssuesKatherine West and James R. Cross comment on medical facilities taking issue with certain provisions in the reinstated Ryan White Comprehensive AIDs Emergency Response Act and what responders need to know about it. |
Ryan White ReinstatedTwo years past the Congressionally ordered deadline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on November 4, 2011 announced reinstatement of the notification requirements for emergency responders exposed to infectious diseases. |
Drug Shortages Reach Crisis LevelsThe number of drugs in short or non-existent availability during 2012 is unprecedented. Shortages of critical emergency medications and live saving cancer drugs have seriously affected patients. |
Drug Shortages Harming PatientsPatients are suffering and even dying as a result of a series of never-before-seen medication shortages. |
Report: Disptach Lag Slows Los Angeles Fire Response
May 18, 2012
The Los Angeles Times analyzed more t...
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