/naemsp NAEMSP en-US Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:36:46 GMT /fatigue/articles/the-lack-of-ems-sleep-and-wellness-IKucHV5JR2Xp4vHW/ Research shows caffeine, napping and training can reduce the impact of fatigue on EMS providers’ wellness, safety and potential for medical errors Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:36:46 GMT /fatigue/articles/the-lack-of-ems-sleep-and-wellness-IKucHV5JR2Xp4vHW/ /ems-trend-report/building-a-unified-response-best-practices-and-a-checklist-for-managing-acute-behavioral-emergencies An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:34:48 GMT /ems-trend-report/building-a-unified-response-best-practices-and-a-checklist-for-managing-acute-behavioral-emergencies /ems-products/capnography/articles/prehospital-sedation-best-practices-PiQcKkgExMDJ2bjT/ Learn what the guidelines say about titration, selecting a sedation agent and monitoring sedation Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:39:47 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/prehospital-sedation-best-practices-PiQcKkgExMDJ2bjT/ /fatigue/articles/the-lack-of-ems-sleep-and-wellness-IKucHV5JR2Xp4vHW/ Research shows caffeine, napping and training can reduce the impact of fatigue on EMS providers’ wellness, safety and potential for medical errors Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:36:46 GMT /fatigue/articles/the-lack-of-ems-sleep-and-wellness-IKucHV5JR2Xp4vHW/ /ems-trend-report/building-a-unified-response-best-practices-and-a-checklist-for-managing-acute-behavioral-emergencies An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:34:48 GMT /ems-trend-report/building-a-unified-response-best-practices-and-a-checklist-for-managing-acute-behavioral-emergencies /ems-products/capnography/articles/prehospital-sedation-best-practices-PiQcKkgExMDJ2bjT/ Learn what the guidelines say about titration, selecting a sedation agent and monitoring sedation Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:39:47 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/prehospital-sedation-best-practices-PiQcKkgExMDJ2bjT/ /ems-advocacy/measuring-how-well-we-are-doing Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:55:22 GMT /ems-advocacy/measuring-how-well-we-are-doing /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/7-ways-to-be-prepared-before-the-mass-gathering-turns-into-an-mci-HdDCR9igqgxEJv0k/ Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:54:55 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/7-ways-to-be-prepared-before-the-mass-gathering-turns-into-an-mci-HdDCR9igqgxEJv0k/ /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ NAEMSP and NATA recommend a cool first, transport second approach to exertional heat stroke treatment with cold water immersion therapy Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:21:48 GMT /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ /air-medical-transport/article-bites-appropriate-air-medical-utilization Patients may benefit from air transport when one or more of these needs are identified Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:28:47 GMT /air-medical-transport/article-bites-appropriate-air-medical-utilization /ems-products/Capnography/capno-case-review Why quality improvement concepts should be integrated into EMS education Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:20:34 GMT /ems-products/Capnography/capno-case-review /paramedic-survival/can-situational-awareness-be-taught “There is no substitute for experience. Yet, regardless of experience level, it is important to consider how EMS education can teach situational awareness” Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:52:37 GMT /paramedic-survival/can-situational-awareness-be-taught /ems-products/Capnography/article-bites-managing-the-out-of-hospital-extraglottic-airway-device Five options for exchanging the SGA for an endotracheal tube Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:41:30 GMT /ems-products/Capnography/article-bites-managing-the-out-of-hospital-extraglottic-airway-device /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/ /clinical/articles/article-bites-is-it-safe-to-treat-and-release-patients-with-hypoglycemia-kW8qSa42duVEduot/ Assessing prehospital management and outcomes in patients assessed for hypoglycemia Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:01:59 GMT /clinical/articles/article-bites-is-it-safe-to-treat-and-release-patients-with-hypoglycemia-kW8qSa42duVEduot/ /quality-improvement-program/articles/not-just-for-physicians-quality-improvement-and-safety-0Fv9OJcxqmT2ia24/ Maia Dorsett and Nikki Little share a journey to improving care through a multi-modal NAEMSP approach Thu, 11 May 2023 16:13:06 GMT /quality-improvement-program/articles/not-just-for-physicians-quality-improvement-and-safety-0Fv9OJcxqmT2ia24/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/thoracic-ultrasound-in-respiratory-distress-ojaP3TWsPb6j150n/ Another tool in the diagnostician’s briefcase Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:07:21 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/thoracic-ultrasound-in-respiratory-distress-ojaP3TWsPb6j150n/ /cardiac/articles/article-bites-do-we-need-to-rush-to-the-cath-lab-AxT77R3aFX4qUS7M/ Examining cardiac care in the absence of STEMI following ROSC Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:21:15 GMT /cardiac/articles/article-bites-do-we-need-to-rush-to-the-cath-lab-AxT77R3aFX4qUS7M/ /bystanders/articles/naemsp-2023-quick-take-wife-or-death-Nmeho4z6XoX8xkZy/ Lessons from a bystander responder and co-survivor of SCA, Kristin Flanary – Lady Glaucomflecken, lifesaver, CPR champion and keynote extraordinaire Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:06:05 GMT /bystanders/articles/naemsp-2023-quick-take-wife-or-death-Nmeho4z6XoX8xkZy/ /quality-improvement-program/articles/naemsp-2023-quick-take-7-takeaways-to-improve-ems-quality-staffing-A7hU5FR9oYQ308mN/ Takeaways from the 90-plus posters on display at this year’s National Association of EMS Physicians annual meeting Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:32:32 GMT /quality-improvement-program/articles/naemsp-2023-quick-take-7-takeaways-to-improve-ems-quality-staffing-A7hU5FR9oYQ308mN/ /patient-care/articles/youve-seen-the-footage-now-what-part-2-ZUIXvXZoLGmeJNzQ/ Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case: Action steps for EMS practitioners Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:48:30 GMT /patient-care/articles/youve-seen-the-footage-now-what-part-2-ZUIXvXZoLGmeJNzQ/ /ems-training/articles/naemsp-offering-antiracism-course-ahead-of-annual-meeting-rIyuzn3lTBqIRIXV/ The leadership development workshop will include take-home strategies Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:41:09 GMT /ems-training/articles/naemsp-offering-antiracism-course-ahead-of-annual-meeting-rIyuzn3lTBqIRIXV/ /diagnosis/articles/addressing-the-greatest-harm-diagnostic-safety-in-ems-yTJEhhD8KfIbgddg/ How do medical directors and educators support EMS clinicians in developing practices that improve the diagnostic process? Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:26:05 GMT /diagnosis/articles/addressing-the-greatest-harm-diagnostic-safety-in-ems-yTJEhhD8KfIbgddg/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/should-waveform-capnography-be-in-the-emt-scope-of-practice-V0TOsjkCVt20JqgA/ Exploring the limitations of lung auscultation and pulse oximetry Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:56:01 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/should-waveform-capnography-be-in-the-emt-scope-of-practice-V0TOsjkCVt20JqgA/ /ems-management/articles/error-reduction-starts-with-putting-down-the-hammer-4ycEpK0XWtouTrWr/ The attempt to eliminate all error is a fruitless endeavor as long as we have human beings acting at the point of care Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:05:54 GMT /ems-management/articles/error-reduction-starts-with-putting-down-the-hammer-4ycEpK0XWtouTrWr/ /certification/articles/nremt-board-rescinds-resolution-on-eligibility-requirements-Y8BIZwBNUtnLpAna/ The organization also announced a 10-person task force to continue the conversation and explore solutions to industry challenges Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:27:40 GMT /certification/articles/nremt-board-rescinds-resolution-on-eligibility-requirements-Y8BIZwBNUtnLpAna/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/getting-to-the-black-with-david-fifer-rUSyuyaqXcTgWiO5/ EMS educator proposes a system that includes recognition for certified and degreed paramedics alike to overcome staffing crisis Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:25:34 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/getting-to-the-black-with-david-fifer-rUSyuyaqXcTgWiO5/ /nremt/articles/naemse-is-latest-group-to-object-to-nremt-certification-requirement-resolution-cnhunYxeBa2CK3Yc/ The organization supports having one national certifying organization Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:14:29 GMT /nremt/articles/naemse-is-latest-group-to-object-to-nremt-certification-requirement-resolution-cnhunYxeBa2CK3Yc/ /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ NAEMSP and NATA recommend a cool first, transport second approach to exertional heat stroke treatment with cold water immersion therapy Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:21:48 GMT /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ /research-reviews/articles/understanding-txa-AFkqRLajUv46X7xV/ What does the evidence really say about prehospital TXA Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:29:31 GMT /research-reviews/articles/understanding-txa-AFkqRLajUv46X7xV/ /air-medical-transport/article-bites-appropriate-air-medical-utilization Patients may benefit from air transport when one or more of these needs are identified Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:28:47 GMT /air-medical-transport/article-bites-appropriate-air-medical-utilization /ems-products/capnography/articles/should-the-emt-scope-of-practice-include-supraglottic-airway-placement-ZM9d702F5X8CdWLL/ The NAEMSP Discussion Forum debates EMT training, capnography considerations Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:50:35 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/should-the-emt-scope-of-practice-include-supraglottic-airway-placement-ZM9d702F5X8CdWLL/ /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/