EMS Lift Assists: Turning Routine Calls into Opportunities for Better Care

When most people picture Emergency Medical Services (EMS), they imagine flashing lights, lifesaving interventions, and rapid transport to the hospital. Yet one of the most common calls EMS providers encounter is far less dramatic: the lift assist. At first glance, these calls may seem simple—helping someone off the floor and ensuring they are safe. However, [...]

Common Question – Are DistanceCME Courses CAPCE-Accredited?

Common Question – Are DistanceCME Courses CAPCE-Accredited? If you’re an EMS professional searching for continuing education options, one question that comes up often is: Are DistanceCME Courses CAPCE-accredited? It’s a smart question and a critical one, especially if you’re relying on these courses to fulfill your state or National Registry recertification requirements. Let’s clear up [...]

When Stra­in Turns to Injury: A Case Reminder to Follow Protocols and First, Do No Harm Case Overview

In a lawsuit filed in July 2025, Jack Nastahowski, a Stamford resident, accuses Greenwich police and Emergency Medical Service personnel of causing serious health consequences after they forcibly injected him with ketamine during a May 28, 2023 incident. Nastahowski, who had been struck in the head earlier that evening and was visibly agitated, refused ambulance transport. The lawsuit [...]

ICP: What is All The Fuss About?

The human brain is an incredible organ. It contains billions of neurons and is responsible not only for the higher functions that set us apart from all other living things, but also is responsible for maintaining all of our life sustaining functions. It weighs about 3 pounds (approximately 2% of total body weight) yet it consumes [...]