From Non‑Transport Care to AI‑Enabled Territorial Medicine
Mike Brown and Dr. Simon Grosjean discuss shifting EMS to “territorial medicine,” addressing transport alternatives and barriers to scaling promising approaches.
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NV Firefighters Blamed in Lawsuit for Misplaced Severed Finger
Kyle Adams has sued the city of Henderson, alleging mishandling of his severed finger by the Henderson Fire Department after an incident on June 2, 2024, which led to permanent loss.
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Israeli Strikes Kill Four Lebanese Medics
The Israeli military killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in targeted strikes in Mayfadoun, Lebanon, according to paramedic groups.
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Medic Airlifted with Broken Neck After TN Ambulance Collision
An EMT is recovering from a serious neck injury after an ambulance crash in Franklin County.
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The Forgotten Tool: The Hypnotic Art of Wilderness Rescue
A hiker with an anterior shoulder dislocation was rescued in the Catalina Mountains. A medical team used hypnosis to manage his pain and facilitate treatment during a challenging evacuation.
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Training in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
Ray Smith will be teaching the tactical emergency casualty care class at the FDNY Search and Rescue Field Medicine Symposium.
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Humility and Hazmat at the Firehouse Table
Firefighter Jake Ryks discusses the “hero” archetype in fire science on the Just a Little Salt podcast, reflecting on his career and the culture of the fire service.
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Rethinking Calcium Use in Trauma Resuscitation
Dr. Stacy Shackelford discussed a JAMA Network Open study on calcium abnormalities in 1,270 trauma patients, revealing early mortality rates linked to calcium status.
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Who Is an EMS Agency Made Up Of? Leaving Buzzwords in the Bay
Jeffrey S. Hammerstein writes about the importance of EMS agencies meeting individual needs while prioritizing community service.
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Optimizing Prehospital CPAP (When CPAP Is the Right Tool)
Joseph Adelman outlines practical CPAP use in acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema and hypoxemic respiratory failure, emphasizing patient selection, setup, and troubleshooting for optimal outcomes.
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AI Can Now Detect Heart Fat ‘Invisible to Human Eye’ and Predict Risk
Researchers from the University of Oxford developed an AI tool that predicts heart failure risk five years in advance using cardiac CT scans, achieving 86% accuracy.
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Humanizing Paramedicine
John Todaro discusses his 49-year career in prehospital care, advocating for degree-based education, soft skills, and collaboration between nursing and EMS to improve patient care and reduce burnout.
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Rochester (NY) EMS System Achieves 97% Medication Dosing Accuracy with Handtevy in Landmark Study
Handtevy’s platform enabled a multi-agency EMS system in upstate New York to achieve 97% pediatric medication dosing accuracy, according to a study published in Prehospital Emergency Care.
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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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- Optimizing Prehospital CPAP (When CPAP Is the Right Tool)
- 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
Jeremy Renner Joins RapidSOS as Investor and Brand Partner
Jeremy Renner joined RapidSOS as an investor and brand partner, focusing on improving data access for first responders following his life-saving experience in 2023.
Deadline Nears for NY EMS Agencies to Install Dash Cams
New York State Department of Health mandates all EMS vehicles install dash cameras by April 2025, requiring recording of drivers and roadways.
Virtual
Upcoming
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 achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
Virtual
Upcoming
May 13
Pediatric Prehospital Care: It’s Not Always Child’s Play
May 13, 2026 – 1 p.m. ET | Serious prehospital emergencies in infants and children are relatively uncommon compared to adults, and they often present with subtle signs that must be recognized in order to prevent deterioration.
Virtual
On Demand
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.
Virtual
On Demand
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.
