Apr 25, 2019 | Emergency Response, EMS Responders, In Medical News, Medical News
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released recommendations to prevent occupational exposure to fentanyl for emergency responders. The CDC stated that first responders are most likely to encounter the illicitly manufactured fentanyl and its analogues in...
Apr 15, 2019 | Medical News
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure and are at risk for heart attacks and stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). An estimated 100 million U.S. adults are at increased risk, according to the latest statistics released by AHA. “With...
Mar 14, 2019 | Emergency Response
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) authorized a provisional standard, the NFPA 3000 “Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events,” in response to the rise in active shooter and hostile events. The goal is to enable a...
Feb 13, 2019 | Ambulance Services, Emergency Response
There are several trends in EMS patient transport that could lead to a possible peak and leveling off heading into 2020, according to Greg Friese, the editor-in-chief of EMS1.com. He predicts the following trends may point in this direction for the industry. Patients...
Sep 19, 2018 | Emergency Response, EMS Responders
A key challenge for the EMS community is to build stronger partnerships with the emergency department and more effective communication, especially during the critical period before arrival. If EMS communication with the ED is ineffective, these three problems may...
