/ems-protocols EMS Protocols en-US 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 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/ /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/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:44:45 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /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/ /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ Be the person you needed when you were new and set a positive example on every shift Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:58:02 GMT /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ /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/ /medical-clinical/articles/hyperk-and-mchds-clinical-protocol-with-jordan-anderson-SpVbLUfaWTs28G0q/ How do we recognize and treat hyperkalemia in the prehospital setting? Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:38:24 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/hyperk-and-mchds-clinical-protocol-with-jordan-anderson-SpVbLUfaWTs28G0q/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/blood-pressure-assessment-in-the-hypovolemic-shock-patient-XO297tdQwsnwrVD7/ Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:53:10 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/blood-pressure-assessment-in-the-hypovolemic-shock-patient-XO297tdQwsnwrVD7/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-Hr5ETRdXzCoU3fLH/ Understand the importance of monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide and the valuable information it provides for patient assessment and treatment Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:42:45 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 /triage/articles/mci-triage-salt-or-start-3hT7QaCadfBpilYA/ Review the criteria and consider making the switch for mass causality incident patient triage Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:33:34 GMT /triage/articles/mci-triage-salt-or-start-3hT7QaCadfBpilYA/ /pharmacology/goodbye-pencil-whipping-reimagining-drug-tracking-compliance A lack of accurate data tracking led LogRX CEO and Founder Clive Savacool to redefine what pharmacology accountability looks like for street-level medics Fri, 03 May 2024 12:14:39 GMT /pharmacology/goodbye-pencil-whipping-reimagining-drug-tracking-compliance /patient-care/ap-investigation-raises-safety-concerns-over-use-of-sedatives-on-police-detained-individuals At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021, according to the Associated Press Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:59:33 GMT /patient-care/ap-investigation-raises-safety-concerns-over-use-of-sedatives-on-police-detained-individuals /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/hip-injury-movement-tips-uJwME7vCIO0wH9ni/ Follow these tips when responding to a patient with a suspected hip fracture Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:29:37 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/hip-injury-movement-tips-uJwME7vCIO0wH9ni/ /poll-call-how-long-ems1-readers-believe-providers-should-look-for-a-patient We asked our audience, “How long should you look for a patient you can’t locate?” Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:33:53 GMT /poll-call-how-long-ems1-readers-believe-providers-should-look-for-a-patient /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/promoting-transparency-and-accountability-with-bwcs-9id5hMZ44SK9VYnO/ Establishing clear policies, protocols and building trust: PCHD EMS shares their body-worn cameras implementation journey Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:47:43 GMT /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/promoting-transparency-and-accountability-with-bwcs-9id5hMZ44SK9VYnO/ /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:11:19 GMT /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/addressing-the-gaps-ems-response-to-ob-care-deserts Drs. Tracy Coffey and Ashley Huff discuss geographic inequities and extraordinarily long transports Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:02:59 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/addressing-the-gaps-ems-response-to-ob-care-deserts /cpr/articles/nfpa-metro-chiefs-rescind-positions-on-ems-issues-JxI6o2d0QIM4O4hQ/ Position papers on neuroprotective CPR and pre-hospital transfusion of blood products were previously endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:15:50 GMT /cpr/articles/nfpa-metro-chiefs-rescind-positions-on-ems-issues-JxI6o2d0QIM4O4hQ/ /naemsp/articles/naemsp-president-responds-to-nfpa-position-on-heads-up-cpr-Kq9RhQZJI8YZOAgu/ President José G, Cabañas MD, MPH, FAEMS, said the non-clinical forum sets a dangerous precedent related to patient care Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:31:47 GMT /naemsp/articles/naemsp-president-responds-to-nfpa-position-on-heads-up-cpr-Kq9RhQZJI8YZOAgu/ /cpr/articles/nfpa-metro-chiefs-announce-positions-on-critical-fire-ems-issues-gajgYgCNQwAHQSmI/ Five position papers – focused on climate change, blood transfusions, reproductive health, mental health and CPR – were endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:20:55 GMT /cpr/articles/nfpa-metro-chiefs-announce-positions-on-critical-fire-ems-issues-gajgYgCNQwAHQSmI/ /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-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-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ Be the person you needed when you were new and set a positive example on every shift Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:58:02 GMT /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ /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/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma and is treated by needle decompression Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:50:22 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/