/most-popular-ems-articles/ Most Popular en-US Tue, 14 May 2024 12:04:51 GMT /ems-management/wis-official-presents-plan-to-split-fire-ems-into-separate-organizations Waterford administrator offered a plan to create a new EMS department as part of a larger reorganization Tue, 14 May 2024 12:04:51 GMT /ems-management/wis-official-presents-plan-to-split-fire-ems-into-separate-organizations /fire-ems/mich-fd-launches-ambulance-service-to-reduce-response-times The Flint Fire Department ambulance is funded by opioid settlement dollars instead of tax dollars Wed, 15 May 2024 14:33:40 GMT /fire-ems/mich-fd-launches-ambulance-service-to-reduce-response-times /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation EMS leaders and advocates rallied in Albany to promote bills that supporters say would take great steps to stabilize ambulance services Wed, 15 May 2024 11:45:03 GMT /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation /safety/i-thought-i-was-going-to-die-nyc-emt-stabbed-by-patient-in-ambulance-recalls-terrifying-incident EMT Julia Fatum said she's speaking about her attack to fight for better protections for first responders and call for an increase in penalties for assaults Mon, 13 May 2024 20:04:28 GMT /safety/i-thought-i-was-going-to-die-nyc-emt-stabbed-by-patient-in-ambulance-recalls-terrifying-incident /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ Blood pressure may be the vital sign we measure the most and understand the least. Here are the BP errors you need to know and how to avoid making them. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:50:53 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/calm-and-collected-an-ohio-paramedic-makes-history-with-her-citys-department A life-changing moment helped Paramedic/Firefighter Meryah Wilson realize she was equipped to deal with emergencies Wed, 15 May 2024 13:56:11 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/calm-and-collected-an-ohio-paramedic-makes-history-with-her-citys-department /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ Instead of "rules" you have been taught to distinguish sinus tach and SVT, follow these assessment and ECG interpretation tips Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:20:56 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ Consistently following a process to analyze a patient's EKG will help you correctly identify the cardiac rhythm Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:16:10 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ Blood pressure may be the vital sign we measure the most and understand the least. Here are the BP errors you need to know and how to avoid making them. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:50:53 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS Mon, 13 May 2024 16:09:15 GMT /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ /telemedicine/transforming-ems-through-telemedicine-ebook New capabilities will change how care is delivered – and agencies need to adapt Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:18:14 GMT /telemedicine/transforming-ems-through-telemedicine-ebook /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-6-recognition-day In the spirit of today’s theme, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable members of the EMS community who go beyond the call every shift Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:30 GMT /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-6-recognition-day /ems-management/major-update-to-overtime-rules-what-it-means-for-ems New labor regulations will increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions – Steve Wirth shares how this impacts EMS roles Thu, 09 May 2024 20:04:11 GMT /ems-management/major-update-to-overtime-rules-what-it-means-for-ems /8-essential-staycation-tips-tailored-for-first-responders Even if you can't travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home Mon, 06 May 2024 16:08:13 GMT /8-essential-staycation-tips-tailored-for-first-responders /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ This day's theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:29 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ /weather/webinar-ems-in-a-changing-climate-understanding-the-impact-of-extreme-weather Prepare for the impact of extreme weather on critical infrastructure and EMS operations Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:56:25 GMT /weather/webinar-ems-in-a-changing-climate-understanding-the-impact-of-extreme-weather /ems-training/webinar-inside-ems-live-using-ems-data-to-drive-improvement Expert perspectives on improving patient outcomes Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:35:36 GMT /ems-training/webinar-inside-ems-live-using-ems-data-to-drive-improvement /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders First responder nutrition experts share how healthy snacking, making over your food environment and mindset fuel your body for both wellness and performance. Part of First Responder Wellness Week. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:22:47 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders /webinar-launching-the-rescue-strike-team Learn from a real-world use case of the rescue strike team and the three phases of deployment Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:51:54 GMT /webinar-launching-the-rescue-strike-team /family-home/pet-care-products-for-around-the-clock-care Take care of your companions, even when you’re on a long shift Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:19:42 GMT /family-home/pet-care-products-for-around-the-clock-care /off-duty/gear-and-accessories-for-your-public-safety-sidekick Show your pet’s public safety pride with these pet sweaters, tags and costumes Fri, 03 May 2024 16:00:08 GMT /off-duty/gear-and-accessories-for-your-public-safety-sidekick /8-essential-staycation-tips-tailored-for-first-responders Even if you can't travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home Mon, 06 May 2024 16:08:13 GMT /8-essential-staycation-tips-tailored-for-first-responders /off-duty/public-safety-reads-find-something-for-everyone-in-this-epic-book-list Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites Wed, 15 May 2024 17:05:28 GMT /off-duty/public-safety-reads-find-something-for-everyone-in-this-epic-book-list /telemedicine/transforming-ems-through-telemedicine-ebook New capabilities will change how care is delivered – and agencies need to adapt Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:18:14 GMT /telemedicine/transforming-ems-through-telemedicine-ebook /ems-products/mobile-data/articles/mass-casualty-incidents-10-things-you-need-to-know-to-save-lives-En0KMERImg4lJMtv/ Take control of the situation and establish command as soon as possible to start triaging and transporting patients Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:17:09 GMT /ems-products/mobile-data/articles/mass-casualty-incidents-10-things-you-need-to-know-to-save-lives-En0KMERImg4lJMtv/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/10-helpful-stethoscope-tips-for-emts-paramedics-and-students-NGyvwy7KNAYMzRBS/ Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient Tue, 14 May 2024 21:49:34 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/10-helpful-stethoscope-tips-for-emts-paramedics-and-students-NGyvwy7KNAYMzRBS/ /capnography/for-successful-capnography-choose-the-right-sampling-line Unvalidated third-party lines may lead to inaccurate results and other problems Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:43:48 GMT /capnography/for-successful-capnography-choose-the-right-sampling-line