/ems-protocols EMS Protocols en-US Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:04 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:04 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ Learn how to thrive as an EMS Field Training Officer with these 8 essential tips. Improve trainee support, communication, and stress management on every shift. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:55:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ /whole-blood/w-va-ems-begins-carrying-whole-blood Monongalia EMS will begin administering whole blood in the field starting May 1, becoming just the third agency in West Virginia to offer the lifesaving service Thu, 01 May 2025 12:55:53 GMT /whole-blood/w-va-ems-begins-carrying-whole-blood /whole-blood/two-years-in-the-making-texas-fd-now-carrying-whole-blood Fort Worth EMS vehicles now carry whole blood, a major step in improving trauma care and aligning with Dallas’ recent efforts Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:11:49 GMT /whole-blood/two-years-in-the-making-texas-fd-now-carrying-whole-blood /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:04 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation /whole-blood/n-j-university-medical-center-ems-now-carrying-whole-blood Hackensack University Medical Center’s paramedics can now administer blood transfusions in the field thanks to a new state waiver and expanded blood bank license Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /whole-blood/n-j-university-medical-center-ems-now-carrying-whole-blood /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ Learn how to thrive as an EMS Field Training Officer with these 8 essential tips. Improve trainee support, communication, and stress management on every shift. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:55:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ /sepsis/tenn-county-ems-launches-new-sepsis-pre-hospital-protocol A new protocol allows Hawkins County EMS to administer Zosyn to sepsis patients, aiming to improve outcomes in a county where sepsis made up a quarter of EMS calls last year Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:41:53 GMT /sepsis/tenn-county-ems-launches-new-sepsis-pre-hospital-protocol /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-Hr5ETRdXzCoU3fLH/ Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:28:00 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-Hr5ETRdXzCoU3fLH/ /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /patient-care-compassion/beyond-policy-emss-moral-duty-to-deliver-equitable-care “Our commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.” Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:28:24 GMT /patient-care-compassion/beyond-policy-emss-moral-duty-to-deliver-equitable-care /whole-blood/whole-blood-programs-aim-to-combat-blood-deserts-in-rural-and-urban-areas Experts say expanding pre-hospital blood programs could save thousands of lives each year Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:36:04 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-programs-aim-to-combat-blood-deserts-in-rural-and-urban-areas /legal/lessons-from-the-mcclain-case-protecting-first-responders-and-improving-ems-practices The defense attorneys representing one of the firefighters share the legal and operational lessons from this high-profile case, emphasizing documentation, training and BWCs Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:46:58 GMT /legal/lessons-from-the-mcclain-case-protecting-first-responders-and-improving-ems-practices /ems-training-and-education/cultural-competency-in-ems-the-untapped-potential-of-standardized-patients Skilled actor patients offer a practical, impactful way to teach EMS providers respect for diversity, enhancing critical thinking, interpersonal skills and public trust Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:57:47 GMT /ems-training-and-education/cultural-competency-in-ems-the-untapped-potential-of-standardized-patients /patient-care-compassion/wrestling-with-cpr-and-compassion An EMT reflects on the intersection of duty, faith and humanity Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:32:20 GMT /patient-care-compassion/wrestling-with-cpr-and-compassion /ems-products/education/articles/8-patient-assessment-tips-for-new-ems-providers-8ZrqVk3ODgdPfB8f/ For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:04:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/8-patient-assessment-tips-for-new-ems-providers-8ZrqVk3ODgdPfB8f/ /patient-handling/articles/4-things-ems-providers-must-know-about-crush-syndrome-iGLMvsYAEi0JZael/ Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:04:22 GMT /patient-handling/articles/4-things-ems-providers-must-know-about-crush-syndrome-iGLMvsYAEi0JZael/ /whole-blood/this-program-will-save-lives-wis-county-ems-crews-now-carry-whole-blood Early blood transfusions in the field can drastically reduce mortality rates for trauma patients, the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management said Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:40:50 GMT /whole-blood/this-program-will-save-lives-wis-county-ems-crews-now-carry-whole-blood /airway-management/nemsqa-releases-state-of-airway-management-safety-report NEMSQA: The data shows the industry can do better Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:23:30 GMT /airway-management/nemsqa-releases-state-of-airway-management-safety-report /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 /patient-safety/articles/cold-and-injured-motor-vehicle-accidents-in-the-winter-cvIF8Vcvuw68yaNg/ Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:24:00 GMT /patient-safety/articles/cold-and-injured-motor-vehicle-accidents-in-the-winter-cvIF8Vcvuw68yaNg/ /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:27:54 GMT /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ /medical-clinical/articles/how-to-get-an-accurate-glucose-reading-for-diabetic-patients-IL2kK8oyFKMRP6cd/ Everything from outdated strips to poor timing can lead to wrong glucose measurements, but here’s how to reduce errors Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:20:49 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/how-to-get-an-accurate-glucose-reading-for-diabetic-patients-IL2kK8oyFKMRP6cd/ /ems-products/education/articles/receptors-and-the-autonomic-nervous-system-StR9droX60aHgrfO/ The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:44:15 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/receptors-and-the-autonomic-nervous-system-StR9droX60aHgrfO/ /ems-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/quick-reference-guide-selecting-the-appropriate-ppe-pKDtWrvCvToDRkoW/ This user-friendly resource aims to address a gap in PPE selection and enhance safety culture Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:03:38 GMT /ems-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/quick-reference-guide-selecting-the-appropriate-ppe-pKDtWrvCvToDRkoW/ /whole-blood/mass-first-responders-save-crash-victim-with-states-first-pre-hospital-whole-blood-transfusion Braintree and Canton firefighters and medics started the whole blood transfusion on the crash victim during transport to the hospital Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:22:28 GMT /whole-blood/mass-first-responders-save-crash-victim-with-states-first-pre-hospital-whole-blood-transfusion /safety/articles/10-safety-tips-for-paramedics-working-on-the-4th-of-july-F1eAcabTPKhuldMs/ Alcohol, fireworks, parades and concerts to celebrate the Independence Day holiday can increase the risk of violent patient encounters to EMTs, paramedics Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:34:48 GMT /safety/articles/10-safety-tips-for-paramedics-working-on-the-4th-of-july-F1eAcabTPKhuldMs/ /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 /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:04 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-Hr5ETRdXzCoU3fLH/ Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:28:00 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-Hr5ETRdXzCoU3fLH/ /patient-handling/phoenix-fd-begins-ice-immersion-of-heatstroke-patients-as-temps-climb Heatstroke treatment has made ice and human-sized immersion bags standard equipment for fire department vehicles Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:49:25 GMT /patient-handling/phoenix-fd-begins-ice-immersion-of-heatstroke-patients-as-temps-climb /ems-protocols/articles/the-gear-that-we-carry-how-much-should-go-into-the-scene-with-us-OAzdeWrqC3mrdyeA/ Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:15:20 GMT /ems-protocols/articles/the-gear-that-we-carry-how-much-should-go-into-the-scene-with-us-OAzdeWrqC3mrdyeA/