/international International en-US Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /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/ /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox - the disease formerly known as monkeypox - symptoms and how to properly treat patients Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:16:59 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ /international/pope-francis-dies-after-recent-health-struggles Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, died following recent hospitalizations, a day after delivering his final Easter blessing Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:48:10 GMT /international/pope-francis-dies-after-recent-health-struggles /international/pope-francis-continues-recovery-with-respiratory-physiotherapy-and-high-flow-oxygen Pope Francis is recovering at the Vatican under 24-hour medical care, receiving ongoing respiratory and speech therapy, with doctors reporting no current threat to his life Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:30:03 GMT /international/pope-francis-continues-recovery-with-respiratory-physiotherapy-and-high-flow-oxygen /international/at-least-59-dead-over-150-injured-in-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire A fire broke out at Club Pulse in Kocani, reportedly ignited by a pyrotechnics display during a concert at the longtime venue, which was converted from a carpet warehouse Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:52:42 GMT /international/at-least-59-dead-over-150-injured-in-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire /airway-management/pope-francis-placed-on-breathing-support-after-respiratory-distress-vatican-says The 87-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized after experiencing breathing issues and aspiration complications but has not been intubated, according to Vatican officials Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:38:17 GMT /airway-management/pope-francis-placed-on-breathing-support-after-respiratory-distress-vatican-says /ems-management/rob-lawrence-appointed-president-of-the-academy-of-international-mobile-healthcare-integration With over 30 years of EMS leadership in both the U.S. and the U.K., Lawrence brings extensive experience to support AIMHI’s mission Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:58:26 GMT /ems-management/rob-lawrence-appointed-president-of-the-academy-of-international-mobile-healthcare-integration /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /international/at-least-28-injured-when-driver-crashes-into-labor-demonstration-in-munich Officials said the car sped past a police vehicle that was following the gathering, then accelerated and plowed into the back of the group Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:44:00 GMT /international/at-least-28-injured-when-driver-crashes-into-labor-demonstration-in-munich /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/at-least-10-killed-in-shooting-at-adult-school-in-sweden-police-say The crime scene suffered extensive damage, complicating efforts to identify victims and determine the exact toll, Orebro police said Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:01:53 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/at-least-10-killed-in-shooting-at-adult-school-in-sweden-police-say /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /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/ /international/german-medics-come-to-va-in-ems-exchange-program Four paramedics from Kassel, Germany, are spending three weeks with Virginia Beach EMS to learn new ways to save lives Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:56:16 GMT /international/german-medics-come-to-va-in-ems-exchange-program /911-and-dispatch/english-channel-rescue-call-goes-to-dover-del-instead-of-dover-england The caller had conducted an internet search for the ‘Dover Police Department' Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /911-and-dispatch/english-channel-rescue-call-goes-to-dover-del-instead-of-dover-england /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox - the disease formerly known as monkeypox - symptoms and how to properly treat patients Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:16:59 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ /international/navigating-international-healthcare-and-a-60k-flight-home Chris Cebollero shares a recent family health emergency and offers his insider views on the quality of international medical care in contrast to the U.S. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:51:09 GMT /international/navigating-international-healthcare-and-a-60k-flight-home /stolen-ambulance/ambulance-stolen-in-texas-recovered-in-mexico A person who had called to request a Brownsville Fire/EMS ambulance ended up hopping into the driver's seat and stealing the ambulance Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:02:32 GMT /stolen-ambulance/ambulance-stolen-in-texas-recovered-in-mexico /international/3-children-killed-nearly-a-dozen-wounded-in-stabbing-attack-in-england The attack happened during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport; more than 25 children between the ages of 6 and 11 were participating in the event Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:32:47 GMT /international/3-children-killed-nearly-a-dozen-wounded-in-stabbing-attack-in-england /international/children-among-at-least-8-stabbed-at-dance-event-in-england Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing attack in Southport Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:07:54 GMT /international/children-among-at-least-8-stabbed-at-dance-event-in-england /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc., was going through a security checkpoint after traveling to Grand Turk on a cruise ship when it was discovered he had ammo Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:50:20 GMT /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution /international/welsh-ambulance-service-receives-university-trust-designation The Welsh Ambulance Service is the second service in the U.K. to secure the University Trust status, highlighting learning and growth opportunities Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:15:25 GMT /international/welsh-ambulance-service-receives-university-trust-designation /stroke-care/australian-company-reveals-first-look-at-stroke-diagnostic-device-to-be-used-in-ambulances The Micro-X Head CT is intended for use in ambulances, allowing for immediate stroke diagnosis Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:17:46 GMT /stroke-care/australian-company-reveals-first-look-at-stroke-diagnostic-device-to-be-used-in-ambulances /international/photos-boxing-champ-floyd-mayweather-meets-with-united-hatzalah-volunteers-in-israel During Floyd Mayweather's visit, United Hatzalah showcased their 'ambucycles' – emergency motorcycles that ensure rapid arrival at medical scenes by cutting through traffic Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:14:21 GMT /international/photos-boxing-champ-floyd-mayweather-meets-with-united-hatzalah-volunteers-in-israel /ems-products/telehealth/articles/tipping-the-traditional-ems-service-model-on-its-head-with-welsh-ambulance-service-G4gKzGInbX5eCK31/ “Instead of responding to the majority of 999 calls we receive every day, we want to flip that so we only go to those patients who really, really need a double staffed paramedic emergency ambulance quickly.” Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:38:10 GMT /ems-products/telehealth/articles/tipping-the-traditional-ems-service-model-on-its-head-with-welsh-ambulance-service-G4gKzGInbX5eCK31/ /certification/international-paramedic-registry-to-join-ibsc Eight countries currently use the IPR exam process to certify providers as Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedic Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:22:01 GMT /certification/international-paramedic-registry-to-join-ibsc /ems-products/ambulances/photos-london-adds-fully-electric-ambulances-to-its-fleet The new ambulances, designed to be lightweight, come equipped with a powered trolley bed system and a powered carry chair for patient transport Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:01:04 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/photos-london-adds-fully-electric-ambulances-to-its-fleet /international/ohio-ems-welcomes-australian-paramedics-in-creative-solution-to-staffing-shortages In a new work visa program, Spirit EMS was able to reach halfway around the world for paramedic recruitment Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:29:01 GMT /international/ohio-ems-welcomes-australian-paramedics-in-creative-solution-to-staffing-shortages /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/qinflow-and-first-responders-stand-behind-ukraine QinFlow donates dozens of Warrior blood warmers to Ukraine for field transfusions to improve patient outcomes Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:49:35 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/qinflow-and-first-responders-stand-behind-ukraine /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /international/at-least-28-injured-when-driver-crashes-into-labor-demonstration-in-munich Officials said the car sped past a police vehicle that was following the gathering, then accelerated and plowed into the back of the group Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:44:00 GMT /international/at-least-28-injured-when-driver-crashes-into-labor-demonstration-in-munich /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution Tyler Wenrich, VP of operations at Emergency Services Solutions Inc., was going through a security checkpoint after traveling to Grand Turk on a cruise ship when it was discovered he had ammo Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:50:20 GMT /arrests/va-ems-executive-arrested-in-turks-and-caicos-for-ammo-possession-company-president-seeks-fair-resolution /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/