EMS Today

The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Health Care

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks about the future of EMS and health care with Col. Michael Wissemann.

This commentary reflects the opinion of the Col. Wissemann and does not reflect those of the Department of Defense, the Defense Health Agency or Army Medicine.

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The Impact of Accreditation on EMS Telecommunicators

REMSA Health’s Regional Emergency Communications Center in Reno, Nevada, is triple accredited by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED). The center's director, Shannon Popovich, speaks to the accreditation process and how REMSA Health upholds and exceeds standards to enhance safety for the citizens it serves.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit www.logrx.com to learn more.

Friday Night Lights: Shift 4 – Wearing Off and Waking Up

The night has been nonstop but as you arrive to the latest motor vehicle accident, the trooper waves you off signaling you aren’t needed. You give them a thumbs up, hit the in-service button on your computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and excitedly ask your partner, “want to grab some food?” She enthusiastically smiles and enthusiastically says “hell yes!” Before you can even ask, “what’cha you want?” The CAD beeps dispatching you to a suicide attempt. You give the first few turn-by-turn directions to your partner and then read out the notes.

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Getting Questions Answered about the EMS Compact

EMS P.O.D. host Douglas Randell spreads knowledge about the EMS Compact. Joining him are Donnie Woodyard, executive director of the EMS Compact and Kraig Kinney, Indiana EMS State Director.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit www.logrx.com to learn more.

I’m Infected: A Prehospital Look at Sepsis

On this week’s episode of the EMS Handoff Podcast, hosts Bradley Dean and David Blevins are joined by Dr. Tyler McCardell who is currently an EMS Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and serving as chief resident and assistant medical director for AHN Lifeflight.

During this EMS Handoff, Dr. McCardell discuss the current state of sepsis in the prehospital environment to include SIRS Criteria, continuum of sepsis, early recognition and its effects on morbidity and mortality.

And just when you thought you have enough fluid, think again. About 3% of the calls that EMS agencies run in the United States are related to Sepsis. Putting that into a little more context, that is about 136 calls for service every hour of the day, all year long. Are you ready for that handoff?

A Career in Emergency Management

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Stephanie DeLorenzo about her career in emergency management.

Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment

Is your EMS agency ready for pediatric emergencies? The National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) can help.

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Dr. Kathleen Adelgais and Frank St. Denis to learn more about the program.

The PPRP is an initiative to ensure all U.S. EMS agencies and fire-rescue services that respond to public 911 medical calls have essential resources in place to provide high-quality emergency care for children. The project is led by the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program in partnership with more than 30 national organizations and stakeholders.

Learn more about the assessment here.

Friday Night Lights: Shift 3 – Above the Baseline

You and your partner are savoring the last drops of the best brew from the local coffee shop when the tones drop for a seven-year-old female with shortness of breath. It’s only about two miles away at the urgent care; as you start down the road, you bounce ideas back and forth with your partner. What are some of the things you think could cause this?

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What EMS Providers Need to Know about Dengue Virus

Infection control consultant Katherine West provides information about Dengue Virus, an ailment EMS providers may encounter this summer.

How to Deliver Engaging Continuing Education

On this episode, Dr. Erik Axene joins the Not A-Fib Podcast to discuss his passion for teaching, continuing education and the uniqueness of Axene Continuing Education, LLC.

He talks about what led him to create his company and the stellar team he's built to deliver high-quality, engaging continuing education.

Finally, he wraps up by talking about his experience as an airway management physician for the Dallas Cowboys.