Organ Donation Program
Dr. Brad Kaufman of the FDNY discusses, among other EMS innovations, the first-ever-in-the-U.S. Organ Preservation demonstration project currently run by FDNY to help improve organ donation in New York City.
Capnography and EMS
Mike talks to Troy Smith, Firefighter Paramedic at Snohomish County (WA) Fire District 7 and an internationally known expert on capnography. Troy discusses the evolution of capnography in EMS, practical applications for fire-based EMS providers and innovations coming in the future.
Role of the EMS Director
Dr. Kevin Mackey, EMS Medical Director for Sacramento (CA) Fire Department and 5 surrounding counties in California and newly Board Member of the National Registry of EMTs, talks with show hosts Mike McEvoy and Mick Messoline about the role of EMS Medical Directors, current controversies in STEMI including 12 leads, fibrinolytics and STEMI Center designation, and more.
The Engine Company Medic: Let's Get PreparedAs an engine medic, your actions and decisions directly affect patient outcomes. By being properly prepared, Mick Messoline writes, firefighters can be sure that each patient will receive the interventions and disposition that most benefit them. |
Firefighting and EMS: Pumped Up, Fired Up, Motivated!Kenny Thompson discusses how motivation impacts the fire service, specifically response time, and how to keep firefighters and paramedics moving with a sense of urgency to every call. |
Culture of Safety Comments NeededA newly minted three-year collaborative initiative between NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), EMSC (EMS for Children) and ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians) will develop a blueprint for a national "EMS Culture of Safety" strategy. |
NFPA 1917 Ambulance Standard Open For CommentThe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) opened an additional public comment period on the revised NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances. |
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. |
Rothman Introduces Bill to Extend Narrowband Deadline for First Responders
Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has filed legislation, H.R. 3430, t...
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On EMS Run, CA Firefighter Recovers Stolen Property
A Vacaville (CA) firefighter responding to an EMS call Thursday morning found some property of his that had been stol...
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Big Moose Ambulance Winter Rescue Sled
Recently the Big Moose Fire Co. and Big Moose Ambulance Company received a $1,000 donation from Dave Peterson, of Fou...
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Wandering Autistic Teen Safely Reunited with Family by MedicAlert Foundation's Emergency Support Network
MedicAlert Foundation praised three firefighters from the Lealman (FL) Fire District for their coordination and partn...
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NIOSH Announces Stakeholder Meeting on Personal Protective Equipment
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces an upcoming meeting and workshop on perso...
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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 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. |
MRSA in the Firehouse: Are You Safe?A study clearly illustrates that MRSA, a deadly antibiotic-resistant bacterium, is present in the fire service environment and suggests transmission is occurring between firefighters and their environment. |
Drug Shortages Harming PatientsPatients are suffering and even dying as a result of a series of never-before-seen medication shortages. |
EMS Medication Shortage Over, For NoThe FDA declared an end to shortages of dextrose 50% and epinephrine preload emergency syringes, two of most in-demand EMS pharmaceuticals. |
Rothman Introduces Bill to Extend Narrowband Deadline for First Responders
February 3, 2012
Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a m...
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