2011 Year In Review

2011 in Review

Progress on National EMS Projects Continues

NHTSA’s Office of EMS is working on a number of projects.

News • December 27th, 2011

The EMS Squadcast - Episode 17

Oct 21, 2011

Tim discusses tactical medicine with John Wipfler.
The EMS Squadcast - Kelly Grayson

Apr 13, 2011

In this episode from our archives, host Tim Perkins welcomes popular...
The EMS Squadcast - Randolph Mantooth

Feb 25, 2011

In this episode from our archives, Tim Perkins welcomes Randy Mantooth, who...

In the Line of Duty

Hold the Coroner

Could double sequential defib stop refractory v-fib?

Article • October 10th, 2011
Time Warp

We are living in hard times and people need help

Article • October 13th, 2011
Capnography as a Clinical Tool

The capnography waveform is a key vital sign when determining treatment for...

Article • August 1st, 2011
Bath Salts: What the EMS Provider Needs to Know

EMS providers must be prepared to protect the patient and themselves.

Article • April 1st, 2011
Processing the Patient Refusal

Documentation is key when it comes to patient refusal calls.

Article • December 1st, 2011
Facing the Future of EMS

Opportunities have never been better for EMS to recast its role

Article • May 1st, 2011
Dead Tired

With 24-hour shifts and multiple jobs, sleep loss is rampant in EMS.

Article • February 8th, 2011
Hidden Crisis: Ethics Breakdown in Massachusetts

What have we learned from the great recertification scandal?

Article • April 7th, 2011
EMS Response to Active-Shooter Incidents

How EMS can train to respond to these inevitable unfortunate incidents

Article • July 1st, 2011
Legacy in the Dust

On 9/11, the need to help trumped personal safety—the costs came later.

Article • July 20th, 2011

Is Community Paramedicine the Next Step for EMS?

The CP program has gained significant support in rural areas.

Article • October 27th, 2011
EMT Students Gain Real World Experience at Occupy San Francisco

EMT students started Occupy CARE to address public health issues.

Article • November 17th, 2011
Social Media & Labor Law

Does your organization have a social media policy?

Article • October 13th, 2011
The Write Stuff—Part 10: Curriculum in Review

A summary of the year’s writing lessons to date.

Article • September 29th, 2011
Synthetic Human Tissue Offers Maximum Realism

Synthetic human tissue brings new level of realism to training.

Article • April 28th, 2011
When Johnny Met Rosie--Women in EMS Part 9: Divas & Dead Babies

Pediatric calls rank among the most highly charged you will face.

Article • August 11th, 2011
Healthcare Law Updates for EMS Managers: Prepay Review—Will Your Claim Stand Up?

Citing ‘errors,’ some Medicare contractors now wary of certain types.

Article • November 23rd, 2011
Medic On Board

Air marshals’ EMS wing delivers care by land and by air.

Article • October 12th, 2011
Conducting Research, Getting Published

Got a question about EMS practices you've been wondering about?

Article • August 25th, 2011
Call to Arms

Is it time for EMS providers to start packing?

Article • October 25th, 2011