April 2025
Responding to Terrorist incidents: An EMS Perspective part 2
Scene Safety and Situational Awareness Scene safety is always the[...]
Responding to Terrorist Incidents: An EMS Perspective part 1
Imagine this scenario: It’s a busy evening and your ambulance[...]
Managing the Obstetrical Airway
"When faced with managing the airway of the pregnant patient,[...]
Airway Assessment To The Letter (Or Number)
Predicting the difficult airway is a combination of art[...]
The Shift Is Changing – Are You Ready for the Future of EMS
Whether you just finished a 12 or 24-hour shift or you're sipping coffee before your night tour, there's one truth every EMS provider knows: this job never stops changing. From protocols and equipment to patient expectations and public health challenges, EMS is a dynamic beast. And while we thrive in chaos, the evolution we're experiencing now is bigger than a new monitor or a tweak to ACLS—it’s a full-on brand new shift.
Environmental Emergencies….Whew! This is hot stuff.
Why Talk Heat in April? You might be thinking, “Scott, it’s April—why talk about heat? It’s cold where I am!” But with a mild winter behind us and an extreme summer ahead, it’s the perfect time to brush up on heat-related emergencies. From basic thermoregulation to the challenges of diagnosing and treating environmental heat illnesses in the field, this article revisits the essential physiology and prehospital considerations every provider should know. 🌡️🚑