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Leonardo Dominguez Gomez, field researcher with the New York City Department of Health, tests a heroin sample for xylazine at St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction in New York City on May 25, 2023. (Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
News
11/28/2023
Xylazine, a sedative used for animal surgeries, continues to infiltrate the illicit drug supply and contribute to a steady climb in overdose deaths.
Xylazine, a sedative used for animal surgeries, continues to infiltrate the illicit drug supply and contribute to a steady climb in overdose deaths.
Xylazine, a sedative used for...
11/28/2023
EMSWorld
Ukrainian EMS Sector Continues to Withstand Russian Aggression
Feature Story
11/27/2023
Ukrainian emergency doctors and paramedics continue to faithfully perform their duties amid the conditions of the military conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian emergency doctors and paramedics continue to faithfully perform their duties amid the conditions of the military conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian emergency doctors and...
11/27/2023
EMSWorld
Essex County Drug Overdoses Soar
News
11/27/2023
This month, there have been seven drug overdoses, one fatal, reported in Essex County. Most were resulting from the misuse of both prescription and illegal drugs, according to the Essex County Public Health Department.
This month, there have been seven drug overdoses, one fatal, reported in Essex County. Most were resulting from the misuse of both prescription and illegal drugs, according to the Essex County Public Health Department.
This month, there have been...
11/27/2023
EMSWorld
Five Fire Departments Receive CHEMTREC® HELP Award to Boost Hazmat Preparedness and Response
News
11/22/2023

Source: National Volunteer Fire Council

Source: National Volunteer Fire Counc...
This year, five NVFC members have been selected to receive $10,000 for their fire departments through the CHEMTREC® Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness (HELP) Award.
This year, five NVFC members have been selected to receive $10,000 for their fire departments through the CHEMTREC® Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness (HELP) Award.
This year, five NVFC members...
11/22/2023
EMSWorld
Massachusetts Updates Stroke Triage Protocol to Severity-Based Standard
Feature Story
11/21/2023
Massachusetts has changed its EMS stroke triage protocol to a severity-based model, which means that stroke victims who seem likely to need thrombectomies will be directed to the nearest medical center capable of administering them.
Massachusetts has changed its EMS stroke triage protocol to a severity-based model, which means that stroke victims who seem likely to need thrombectomies will be directed to the nearest medical center capable of administering them.
Massachusetts has changed its...
11/21/2023
EMSWorld
InterMotive’s Elkhart Office Moves to a New Facility
News
11/21/2023

Source: InterMotive

Source: InterMotive
This month, InterMotive Vehicle Controls moved its Indiana office into a larger facility within the city of Elkhart.
This month, InterMotive Vehicle Controls moved its Indiana office into a larger facility within the city of Elkhart.
This month, InterMotive Vehicle...
11/21/2023
EMSWorld
Harnessing Hypnosis for Effective Emergency Communication: Strategies for Engaging with Patients in Trance
Feature Story
11/17/2023
Emerging research has shown that exploring care through hypnosis command can help empower patients to make their own decisions and can give them more control during a time when they feel helpless.
Emerging research has shown that exploring care through hypnosis command can help empower patients to make their own decisions and can give them more control during a time when they feel helpless.
Emerging research has shown that...
11/17/2023
EMSWorld
Keene Fire Chief Signs Onto Federal Complaint Against County EMS
News
11/16/2023
A longtime local ambulance service employee is alleging, along with Keene's fire chief, that Cheshire County misused millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds when the county created an EMS department.
A longtime local ambulance service employee is alleging, along with Keene's fire chief, that Cheshire County misused millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds when the county created an EMS department.
A longtime local ambulance...
11/16/2023
EMSWorld
Elevating Ambulance Technology: Ambulance Manufacturer Introduces MMC Multiplex for Enhanced Performance and Connectivity
News
11/16/2023

Source: Demers Braun Ambulance Manufacturer

Source: Demers Braun Ambulance Manufa...
Demers Ambulances' new Multiplex Modular Connected system provides digital controls for the ambulance, enabling EMS providers to control their working environment and comfort.
Demers Ambulances' new Multiplex Modular Connected system provides digital controls for the ambulance, enabling EMS providers to control their working environment and comfort.
Demers Ambulances' new Multiplex...
11/16/2023
EMSWorld
Cardiac Arrest Survival in Areas with Predominantly Black and Hispanic Populations: A Preexisting Issue with Proposed Solutions
Feature Story
11/14/2023
Studies have shown that Black and Hispanic communities have lower survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA). However, by raising awareness and adopting these programs, EMS providers may be able to improve outcomes.
Studies have shown that Black and Hispanic communities have lower survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA). However, by raising awareness and adopting these programs, EMS providers may be able to improve outcomes.
Studies have shown that Black...
11/14/2023
EMSWorld

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