/research SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Research Center en-US Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:23:16 GMT /clinical/shock-index-formula-a-practical-tool-for-early-detection-of-shock The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:23:16 GMT /clinical/shock-index-formula-a-practical-tool-for-early-detection-of-shock /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:07:19 GMT /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research /wellness-week/arent-we-tired-of-this-sleep-and-shift-work-in-the-fire-service-ems How one fire department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:50:57 GMT /wellness-week/arent-we-tired-of-this-sleep-and-shift-work-in-the-fire-service-ems /clinical/shock-index-formula-a-practical-tool-for-early-detection-of-shock The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:23:16 GMT /clinical/shock-index-formula-a-practical-tool-for-early-detection-of-shock /paramedic-survival/is-it-time-to-turn-off-the-sirens-podcast-explores-lights-siren-use-and-unintended-risks An episode of Malcolm Gladwell's podcast “Revisionist History" dives into the data — and the noise — behind why EMS sirens may no longer be worth the risk Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:54:13 GMT /paramedic-survival/is-it-time-to-turn-off-the-sirens-podcast-explores-lights-siren-use-and-unintended-risks /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:07:19 GMT /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research /wellness-week/arent-we-tired-of-this-sleep-and-shift-work-in-the-fire-service-ems How one fire department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:50:57 GMT /wellness-week/arent-we-tired-of-this-sleep-and-shift-work-in-the-fire-service-ems /public-health/study-income-education-gaps-fuel-widening-heart-disease-disparities-in-u-s A study in the Lancet Regional Health — Americas reveals a widening U.S. heart health divide, with wealthier, college-educated individuals facing lower heart disease risks Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:23:10 GMT /public-health/study-income-education-gaps-fuel-widening-heart-disease-disparities-in-u-s /women-in-ems/reality-check-the-female-ems-experience Female EMS clinicians report high rates of harassment, mental health struggles and limited career support. Research highlights key areas for reform to create a safer and more inclusive workplace. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:45:09 GMT /women-in-ems/reality-check-the-female-ems-experience /patient-assessment/why-are-inequities-happening-in-ems-care-delivery-and-patient-outcomes Lessons from a learning community, Part 2 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:37:42 GMT /patient-assessment/why-are-inequities-happening-in-ems-care-delivery-and-patient-outcomes /diagnosing-acute-heart-failure-with-handheld-ultrasound New research explores how point-of-care lung ultrasound can improve prehospital identification of acute heart failure Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:24:27 GMT /diagnosing-acute-heart-failure-with-handheld-ultrasound /ems-management/national-organizations-release-data-based-peer-reviewed-research-to-redesign-ems-staffing-and-delivery The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:08:55 GMT /ems-management/national-organizations-release-data-based-peer-reviewed-research-to-redesign-ems-staffing-and-delivery /medical-monitoring/research-noisy-settings-do-not-affect-blood-pressure-reading A randomized trial suggests public spaces may be suitable for blood pressure screenings Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT /medical-monitoring/research-noisy-settings-do-not-affect-blood-pressure-reading /wellness-week/why-we-sleep-the-book-every-medic-needs-to-read Dr. Matthew Walker's book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:02:00 GMT /wellness-week/why-we-sleep-the-book-every-medic-needs-to-read /off-duty/research-5-minutes-of-daily-digital-mindfulness-reduces-stress UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /off-duty/research-5-minutes-of-daily-digital-mindfulness-reduces-stress /research/study-only-25-of-pulse-oximeters-tested-for-skin-tone-bias-post-fda-guidance These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:04:15 GMT /research/study-only-25-of-pulse-oximeters-tested-for-skin-tone-bias-post-fda-guidance /research/research-roundup-what-did-we-learn-in-2024 From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:12:25 GMT /research/research-roundup-what-did-we-learn-in-2024 The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 GMT /pharmacology/more-than-half-of-u-s-adults-eligible-for-semaglutide-treatment Research highlights the potential population health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /pharmacology/more-than-half-of-u-s-adults-eligible-for-semaglutide-treatment /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/research-analysis-burnout-in-frontline-ambulance-staff-OJD9Wuj0nShjbIjR/ How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:03:00 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/research-analysis-burnout-in-frontline-ambulance-staff-OJD9Wuj0nShjbIjR/ /legal/balancing-care-and-collaboration-key-lessons-from-ems-and-law-enforcement-interactions Real-world case studies from EMS Lawyer Doug Wolfberg reveal critical takeaways for EMS providers working alongside law enforcement Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:19:45 GMT /legal/balancing-care-and-collaboration-key-lessons-from-ems-and-law-enforcement-interactions /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management Lessons and goals for advancing airway care from the NEMSQA Airway Measures Report Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:56 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management /legislation-funding/researchers-law-to-prevent-surprise-ambulance-bills-may-be-driving-up-costs An Ohio State University study finds that a law meant to shield New Yorkers from out-of-network ambulance bills has led to higher prices Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /legislation-funding/researchers-law-to-prevent-surprise-ambulance-bills-may-be-driving-up-costs /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:02:39 GMT /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:37:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death /ems-training/articles/palliative-and-hospice-care-in-the-prehospital-setting-DYAphmNcnf72uzRm/ Additional training can help providers who want to do right by patients involved in hospice and end-of-life care Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:20:02 GMT /ems-training/articles/palliative-and-hospice-care-in-the-prehospital-setting-DYAphmNcnf72uzRm/ /stroke-care/study-finds-black-stroke-patients-face-delays-lower-rates-of-prehospital-notification Data from 600,000 stroke patients nationwide shows EMS providers were 20% less likely to give prehospital notification for Black patients Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:47:23 GMT /stroke-care/study-finds-black-stroke-patients-face-delays-lower-rates-of-prehospital-notification /cardiac-care/clinical-dive-should-you-consider-naloxone-during-ohca-response A new study highlights the benefits of the drug to treat opioid-related OHCAs Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:19:55 GMT /cardiac-care/clinical-dive-should-you-consider-naloxone-during-ohca-response /ems-training-and-education/study-finds-naloxone-significantly-improves-outcomes-in-opioid-related-cardiac-arrests-even-without-a-pulse UC Davis Health researchers found an association between the use of naloxone and both the return of spontaneous circulation and survival to hospital discharge Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:43:31 GMT /ems-training-and-education/study-finds-naloxone-significantly-improves-outcomes-in-opioid-related-cardiac-arrests-even-without-a-pulse /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management Lessons and goals for advancing airway care from the NEMSQA Airway Measures Report Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:56 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/exhausted-paramedics-7-recommendations-to-reduce-impacts-of-fatigue-zgKNj13J6awWmq5b/ Recommendations from sleep and fatigue experts that can help reduce the danger of fatigue on EMTs and paramedics. Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:35:01 GMT /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/exhausted-paramedics-7-recommendations-to-reduce-impacts-of-fatigue-zgKNj13J6awWmq5b/ /legal/balancing-care-and-collaboration-key-lessons-from-ems-and-law-enforcement-interactions Real-world case studies from EMS Lawyer Doug Wolfberg reveal critical takeaways for EMS providers working alongside law enforcement Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:19:45 GMT /legal/balancing-care-and-collaboration-key-lessons-from-ems-and-law-enforcement-interactions /paramedic-survival/is-it-time-to-turn-off-the-sirens-podcast-explores-lights-siren-use-and-unintended-risks An episode of Malcolm Gladwell's podcast “Revisionist History" dives into the data — and the noise — behind why EMS sirens may no longer be worth the risk Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:54:13 GMT /paramedic-survival/is-it-time-to-turn-off-the-sirens-podcast-explores-lights-siren-use-and-unintended-risks /ems-management/national-organizations-release-data-based-peer-reviewed-research-to-redesign-ems-staffing-and-delivery The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:08:55 GMT /ems-management/national-organizations-release-data-based-peer-reviewed-research-to-redesign-ems-staffing-and-delivery