September 2020
How Stop the Bleed kits can help you save more lives
This program trains bystanders to take action to help people who are bleeding while EMS is on the way with tools such as Stop the Bleed kits.
August 2020
Compensated shock, decompensated shock, and irreversible shock
We review the three phases of shock: compensated shock, decompensated shock, and irreversible shock. Plus, learn more about shock treatment.
July 2020
Essential service and EMS: Why aren’t first responders recognized?
EMS providers have an exhausting, difficult, and dangerous job. Yet, they are not recognized as an essential service. We explore the implications.
June 2020
Ambulance decontamination strategies for modern EMS
An EMS providers discusses a few cutting-edge methods for ambulance decontamination available to EMS crews and the pros and cons of each method.
May 2020
EMS mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
An EMS provider and mental health expert discusses the impact COVID-19 can have on EMS providers' mental health and how they can cope with these challenges.
EMS PPE shortages adding extra strain to the COVID-19 crisis
An EMS provider discusses the personal protective shortage (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 and how responders can continue to work safely.