Stories Dead patient at home - Family and neighbours accuse paramedics Jul 26, 2019 Coordination of healthcare response crew in case of angry family and friends who do not let you take care of a dead…
HEMS Japan integrated physician-staffed medical helicopters into EMS system Jul 24, 2019 Before 2001, medical helicopters used by Japanese Prefectures to respond to emergencies had not an adequate level…
Of interest Rapid remote education for point-of-care ultrasound among non-physician emergency… Jul 23, 2019 Access to high-quality emergency care in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is lacking. Point-of-care…
Health and Safety Updates on rapid sequence intubation from Australian HEMS Jul 22, 2019 Advanced airway management is a fundamental component of advanced pre-hospital care. What are the main factors for…
Of interest Astronauts response in space. How to test a stretcher on the moon? Jul 18, 2019 The ESA's Lunar Evacuation System Assembly is designed to rescue astronauts on the moon. Could this stretchers be…
Health and Safety EMS in War: Rescue Services during a Rockets Attack on Israel Jul 17, 2019 How to coordinate EMS in war? The official report of the 4/5/19 Barrel Rockets on Israel from the Magen David Adom…
Stories South Sudan: gunshot injuries remain high despite peace deal Jul 17, 2019 The number of patients admitted to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)-supported surgical units in …
Civil Protection Funding opportunity for pediatric disaster care centers of excellence Jul 16, 2019 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and…
Of interest Most common mistakes of first responders on a patient affected by shock? Jul 15, 2019 Shock is a condition that occurs due to insufficiency of blood flow in the body. It is a life-threatening condition…
Ambulance You're too late! Road traffic accident bystanders attack ambulance crew Jul 11, 2019 Assaulted ambulance crew. First responders and paramedics are used to manage such situations, but when a group of…