EMS 1

Breaking EMS news and industry trends

January 4, 2017 | View as webpage

Download the Mobile App

TOP NEWS Over 100 injured in NYC commuter train crash Ill. paramedic placed on leave after ambulance crash Drug overdose deaths climb in Ky. county Wash. paramedic rear-ended while responding to crash: The ambulance reportedly had its light and sirens activated at it slowed down to arrive at a separate collision Officials give Pa. ambulance association $12K ultimatum: Trans-Med acted as a back-up service when the association had to go out of service due to staff shortages Maine officials tackle opioid crisis:Lawmakers are considering whether to create a special panel to handle legislation on the opioid crisis Kan. dispatcher shares joy in helping deliver baby 3 Fla. school buses involved in crashes Bystander saves NY crash victim's life using tourniquet Woman killed with kids calls 911 as boyfriend breaks in Tenn. man accused of groping, attacking paramedic Attacker sneaks into school, stabs 11 children in China

Why Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction Should Matter to Your Agency As patient satisfaction surveys begin to affect Medicare reimbursement for physicians and hospitals, EMS agencies should consider ways to improve care and reduce costs. Read more Looking to Upgrade Your Patient Monitoring Equipment? Philips and the EMSGrantsHelp experts have partnered to offer your department free grant assistance for patient monitoring products. Request help today

EMS ADVOCACY Deciding to become an EMT, again By Nicole M. Volpi, EMS1 Contributor Here are five things I learned about becoming an EMT 20 years after I first became an EMT. Start early, stay ahead  EDUCATION & TRAINING 5 things to know about fentanyl By Cole Zercoe, EMS1 Contributor The rise of the extremely potent drug is a troubling new reality for a country already reeling from an opioid epidemic. Keep your team safe

TACTICAL & DISASTER MEDICINE Cardiac arrest in accidental hypothermia: Work the patient or don't start resuscitation? By Dr. David K. Tan, EMS1 Columnist Follow the mantra "a patient isn't dead unless they are warm and dead" based on assessment findings and knowing resuscitation contraindications. Make the right call  UNIFORM STORIES 5 conversations you should avoid starting with a paramedic By Sean Eddy, EMS1 Contributor These conversations are mostly one-sided and you'll regret getting them started. Can you relate?

REALITY TRAINING Citizens as first care providers at fire and EMS incidents Bystanders can stop bleeding, adjust an airway, start CPR and use an AED before an ambulance arrives. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Top 5 EMS videos of December Wake County EMS Panda demonstrates hands-only CPR

805 Texas EMS agency adds 'Safe Sleep Rooms' to combat fatigue 646 Naloxone: The most abused drug in EMS 503 Should ambulance crews be allowed to carry weapons? 343 10 intravenous access tips for medics and students 91 Report: UK family called EMS over 2K times in 1 year

EMS1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for EMS1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.