Current Issue: January 2020

EMS World cover January 2020

The January issue offers cutting-edge articles on assisting parents after children die and head elevation during CPR, as well as features on EMS reality shows, intrahospital transport, and wellness testing for first responders. Airway management coverage includes a quick guide to tubes for kids, while bonus data/IT content looks at protecting agencies from cyberthreats. A new column from top EMS docs, Resident Eagle, joins Journal Watch and EMS Around the World.

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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has trained on both the medical and emotional aspects of pediatric care in the field, with an additional focus on bereavement following a death. (Photo: Sergio Ornelas/Palm Beach County Fire Rescue)

When a Child Dies: The Parents' Perspective

Peter Antevy, MD

They’re often forgotten on their worst day—how can EMS help?

In conjunction with the other bundle components, elevation of the head and upper torso immediately reduces intracranial pressure and improves cerebral perfusion. That means better circulation and better outcomes. (Photo: John Erich)

Raises Head, Looks Around: The State of Elevated CPR

John Erich

Optimism remains high as it becomes part of systems’ care bundles.

First Responders Live debuted last June on Fox. (Photo: Fox)

EMS in the Spotlight in New Reality-Based Shows

Daniel Casciato

What's it like to have a camera crew follow you on every call?

The primary goal of naloxone administration should be to restore spontaneous ventilation, rather than full consciousness.

Resident Eagle: Naloxone Guidance for EMS

Peter Taillac, MD, FAEMS

A team of experts defines optimal out-of-hospital treatment.

Too many of us have seen colleagues struggle after tough calls, and we have previously discussed how suicide rates in EMS are unacceptably high.

Journal Watch: Protection Against PTSD

Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP, FAHA

Can good old-fashioned grit help providers be more resilient to adversity?

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