Man Attacks Boston (MA) Police, EMS with Sword Near Northeastern University, Is Shot and Killed
A person in a mental health crisis attacked a police officer with a sword in Boston, leading to the individual’s death after being Tasered and shot, authorities said.
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NC Toddler in Critical Condition After Machinery Rolled Over Child
A 2-year-old is in critical condition in Winston-Salem after a machinery accident on her family’s property in Burke County, according to Chris White of Burke County 911.
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MO Pedestrian Killed Crossing Street Thursday
A Joplin man, Danny Dudley, 76, was killed in a vehicle-pedestrian crash at Eighth and Main streets, according to the Joplin Police Department.
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We Don’t Talk Anymore
EMS providers should not limit patient interactions to a few routine questions. Effective patient care requires active communication.
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Building Resilience in Emergency Managers
Jennifer Pearsall discusses her Naval Postgraduate School thesis on post-traumatic growth in emergency managers on the Not a-Fib Podcast, sharing insights from her career and EM Wellness.
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Employee Engagement: Personal Accountability
Medics must take personal responsibility for workplace happiness through open communication and collaboration to improve engagement and satisfaction.
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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, April 2026
A study from seven U.S. trauma centers found that prehospital epinephrine administration in traumatic cardiac arrest was associated with lower survival rates compared to no epinephrine.
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Skill, Not Slogan: Elevating Tourniquet Performance in EMS
JEMS Development Editor Mike Brown explains why tourniquet usage should be reserved for life-threatening extremity hemorrhage, not simply bleeding near an extremity.
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Turnaround Time
High-altitude mountaineering emphasizes a hard turnaround time for climbers, crucial for safety. This principle parallels emergency services, where recognizing when to reset strategies is vital for long-term resilience.
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TX Health Coalition Tackles Pregnancy-Related Deaths
Texas reported 186 pregnancy-related deaths in 2022, a 56% increase since 2019. The Maternal Health Accelerator aims to reduce severe childbirth complications by over 20% in North Texas.
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Pushing the Clinical Edge in Respiratory Care
Mike Brown and Jesse Carroll discuss respiratory failure types and practical cues in prehospital care, noting 360,000 annual calls, with 41% related to COPD.
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‘Frantic’ AL Woman Gives Birth Standing in Parking Lot
Mobile District Fire Chief Brandon Jackson praised local firefighters for their rapid response to a woman giving birth in a parking lot.
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Maker of Device to Treat Addiction Withdrawal Seeks KY Opioid Settlement Cash
A Kentucky woman credits a neuromodulation “NET” device with helping her overcome opioid addiction, but experts warn the treatment is unproven, potentially overhyped, and diverting opioid settlement funds from evidence-based care.
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Higher Buprenorphine Doses Help Patients Stay in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, New Study Finds
A study involving 5,000 adults in Philadelphia found that higher buprenorphine doses for opioid use disorder improved treatment retention.
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- Have a Plan for Tracheostomy Catastrophes
- Airway Ramping and Positioning: A Forgotten Art
- Ballistic Missile Strike on a Residential Block: Ventilator-Dependent Patient Extrication in an Active Hazard Environment
- Between Breath and Breakdown: Recognizing and Managing Respiratory Distress Before It Fails
- Airway Challenges in Bariatric Patients
CO Hiker in Critical Condition After Gear Failure Causes Fall
The Colorado Springs Fire Department performed a high-angle rescue for a hiker who fell 25 to 30 feet in North Cheyenne Cañon Park. The hiker is in critical condition.
Video Captures MN Ambulance Crash; Distracted Driving Blamed
The 22-year-old driver of an M Health Fairview ambulance was cited for distracted driving after crashing into a stalled pickup truck on Interstate 35 in Forest Lake.
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Apr 29
Medical Considerations for Technical Rescue
April 29, 2026 – 12 p.m. ET | This class focuses on kinematics of trauma, rescue techniques, treatment priorities, and special considerations to result in the best possible patient outcomes.
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We Treat Adults This Way…Why Not Kids?
Watch now | This session is designed for EMS providers, educators, and medical directors seeking a practical and clinically grounded understanding of pediatric CPAP in prehospital care.
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Burn Through ECG
Watch now! | This will be a crash course in reading electrocardiograms. It will describe the electrical conduction system of the heart and connect it to the ECG waveform. Then it will relate that electrical stimulus with the mechanical response.
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The High-Performance Ventilation
Watch now! | In this eye-opening hands-on workshop, Bob Page shows participants how to ventilate patients by BVM, via Mask, ET tube, and supraglottic airways using state of the art ventilation feedback devices that measure volumes and ventilatory rates.
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Columbia Southern University
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