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Stories from the Streets: Pulseless

The kid was alive when Engine 3 arrived but died a few minutes later. The radio transmission was cold, lifeless and heartbreaking. “Engine 3 to Fire Alarm, 11-year-old male, code 99.” “Rescue 1, received.” I put the mike down and put on the gloves. My new partner, Adam, picked up the pace, instinctively knowing this was the real thing. We arrived on scene 30 seconds later and entered the home. Two firefighters knelt on the floor, one doing compressions, the other bagging the...
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Stories from the Streets: Pulseless

Coping mechanisms are taxed by a pediatric arrest

Article • May 24th, 2013
How to Diagnose Complacency

This can be a fatal condition in the world of EMS

Article • April 1st, 2013
Are You Under Stress in EMS?

Understanding the slippery slope of burnout

Article • October 1st, 2012
IAFC Adopts Updated Drug and Alcohol-Free Position Statement

Expanded position statement addresses OTC medication and employee assistance

News • September 19th, 2012
The EMS Squadcast - Emergency Medicine Today Conference Part 2

Host Tim Perkins talks about stress in EMS with Kirk Mittleman from the Mt. Nebo (UT) Training Program.

Podcast • February 3rd, 2012
Making Sense of Suicide

Whether it's the suicide or attempted suicide of a patient or of someone we know, we're often left with only questions.

Article • February 3rd, 2012
In Your Darkest Hours, Brattleboro Retreat is There for You

You respond to calls for help. Where can you go when you need it?

Article • December 22nd, 2011
EMS Reruns: The Argument

Stretched too thin? Something’s gotta give.

Article • December 1st, 2011
Chaplaincy Provides Spiritual Support in Critical Stress Management

The Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy is a ministry for EMS practitioners and other first responders, their families and victims of crime

Article • August 11th, 2011
Managing Emotions During Stressful Events

Stressful events can be different for different people depending on personalities and situations

Article • July 29th, 2011
Death After Life

EMS alters our death perception. We know what to do for the dying…but what about the dead?

Article • June 14th, 2011
Stress and Sleep Deprivation in EMS

There are simple and effective techniques you can practice to limit and even reverse the effects of fatigue and stress.

Article • June 23rd, 2010
EMS Health Part 2: Emotional Health

This five-part series reviews personal health issues that can greatly impact your well-being.

Article • June 22nd, 2010
Just the Right Distance

Maintaining the right emotional distance from your patients will help ensure a long and healthy career in EMS

Article • April 1st, 2010
Low-Lifes

You need to work hard to avoid burnout in EMS

Article • February 9th, 2010

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