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. |
FEMA Deputy Administrator Praises Emergency Medical Services
As part of National Emergency Medical Services Week, FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino praised EMS professiona...
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Man in Stable Condition After Niagara Falls Rescue
Niagara Falls emergency officials rescued a man Monday who plunged over Niagara Falls and survived an apparent suicid...
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Tactical Safety: Last Firefighter Standing
Ray McCormack comments on two different issues: standing during fire attack and maintaining the primary mission of th...
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NEMSAC to Meet in Washington DC
This document apportions the currently available FY 2012 authorized contract authority among potential program recipi...
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City of Seattle Fire and EMS Goes Wireless
In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking systems, announced today that the City of Seattle Fire Departme...
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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. |
FEMA Deputy Administrator Praises Emergency Medical Services
May 24, 2012
As part of National Emergency Medical...
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