EMS1 Columnists

Topic of discussion is the Iowa EMTs that were cited by the state for starting an IV off duty on an intoxicated EMT

How will community paramedicine and other different approaches to traditional EMS care shape the industry moving forward?

Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others

As prices soar on gas, lumber and consumer goods, EMS cannot follow market forces to increase prices for our services

Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose

As device manufacturers continue to explore the potential of wearable tech, we’re discovering new applications and opportunities for health monitoring

Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients

Medical Director and Emergency Physician Gene Hern explores the potential for treating patients with opioid use disorder with buprenorphine

Learn and follow these steps to accurately auscultate blood pressure quickly and easily

Take 2 minutes to provide insight into fatigue symptoms, sleep disorders and mitigation strategies

After more than a year of weathering a pandemic, it’s fitting that the 2021 EMS Week theme emphasizes EMS’ dedication to local communities

Instead of relegating celebration to a single week in May, consider how to recognize the accomplishments of EMS providers and organizations all year long

The key to differentiating abdominal pain is to utilize as many assessment tools as possible

On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the importance of treating the whole patient in context, instead of relying on medical monitoring to determine best practices

A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving

With the widespread use of online technologies for departmental meetings and training, leaders must consider continuous improvement opportunities

You cannot make the right decision if you are addressing the wrong issue

Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months

Rob Lawrence and guest Dr. Fivaz discuss heroes in headsets and prehospital emergency triage

Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident