September 2021

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STAR medics are thrilled to be doing more for these difficult patients than they’ve been able to in the past. (Photo: Denver Health)

MIH-CP

So Far, So Safe: Denver’s Alternative Response Model Off to a Promising Start

09/01/2021

John Erich ;

The STAR program replaces police with paramedic/social worker teams for low-threat 9-1-1 calls.

The STAR program replaces police...

09/01/2021

EMSWorld

For years we have said EMS is a force multiplier with a role in public health and injury and illness prevention. The COVID pandemic gave us a chance to demonstrate it. (Photo: Upper Pine River Fire Protection District)

Operations

COVID Efforts Prove EMS Is a Force Multiplier

09/01/2021

Bruce Evans , NRP, MPA;

A system’s efforts were key to vaccinating the homebound and others difficult to reach.

A system’s efforts were key to...

09/01/2021

EMSWorld

Community

Minding the Mind of EMS, Part 2

08/31/2021

Jason Hoffman , BS, NRP, CCEMT-P;

Christopher B. Colwell , MD, FACEP;

Bryan L. Doerries , MFA;

Stephen H. Anderson , MD;

Peter M. Antevy , MD;

Sandra M. Schneider , MD, FACEP;

Paul E. Pepe , MD, MPH, FAEMS;

Lauren M. Maloney , MD, NRP, FP-C;

Remle P. Crowe , PhD, NREMT;

Here’s how to help employees’ mental well-being.

Here’s how to help employees’...

08/31/2021

EMSWorld

Bystander CPR and public access defibrillation are far more meaningful interventions than epinephrine. We shouldn’t lose sight of this as we wring our hands about what to do with epi in cardiac resuscitation. (Photo: Hilary Gates, MAEd, NRP)

Patient Care

The Edge: The Epinephrine Conundrum Revisited

08/31/2021

Jeffrey L. Jarvis , MD, MS, EMT-P;

New literature sheds more light on the heart-vs.-brain dilemma.

New literature sheds more light...

08/31/2021

EMSWorld

St. Louis' new program diverts certain 9-1-1 calls away from a traditional police/fire/EMS response.

MIH-CP

Resident Eagle: St. Louis' Mental Health Alternative

08/30/2021

Susan E. Sagarra ;

Patients’ behavioral crises need no longer result in hospitalization or jail.

Patients’ behavioral crises need...

08/30/2021

EMSWorld

Crook excelled at being a manager, teaching subordinates how to do the job correctly, yet dealing effectively with the human side of EMS. (Photo: Family of Marilyn Crook)

Leadership/Management

The Woman Who Helped Bring EMS to North Florida

08/29/2021

Mac Kemp , MEd, EMT-P;

Marilyn Crook may have been the first female ambulance service director.

Marilyn Crook may have been the...

08/29/2021

EMSWorld

Not knowing or understanding something should never, in and of itself, be viewed as a fatal flaw. Not even the most extraordinary people know and understand all things. However, when leaders are presented with new information, facts, and sensibilities, we have an obligation to dig into them, to try to learn about them and grow our practice of leadership.

Leadership/Management

Leader's Digest: Diversity and Understanding

08/29/2021

Brian LaCroix , BS, FACPE, CPPS, NRP;

Could greater LGBTQIA+ representation in EMS have prevented a recent controversy?

Could greater LGBTQIA+...

08/29/2021

EMSWorld

The authors documented and described the impact of a new policy requiring paramedics to use a bougie for all initial intubation attempts.

Education/Training

Journal Watch: Bougies for First-Pass Intubation Success

08/28/2021

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

They help in the hospital—what about the field?

They help in the hospital—what...

08/28/2021

EMSWorld

Community

EMS Hall of Fame: The Pioneers of Prehospital Care—Zoll, Schaefer

08/28/2021

John Erich ;

A bimonthly series remembers the most important and influential leaders of EMS.

A bimonthly series remembers the...

08/28/2021

EMSWorld

A new guide provides an overview of general legal issues for EMS agencies thinking about using body-worn cameras.

Leadership/Management

Association Update: September 2021

08/27/2021

EMS World Staff

A roundup of news from major EMS leadership organizations.

A roundup of news from major EMS...

08/27/2021

EMSWorld

EMS responders to the attacks of 9/11/01 still feel the pain—but remain proud to have served. (Photo: Collection of Carlos Lopez)

Community

Guest Editorial: Twenty Years Later

08/27/2021

Barry A. Bachenheimer , EdD, NREMT;

EMS responders to the attacks of 9/11/01 still feel the pain—but remain proud to have served.

EMS responders to the attacks of...

08/27/2021

EMSWorld

Operations

Product Showcase: September 2021

08/27/2021

Solutions for your major EMS concerns.

Solutions for your major EMS...

08/27/2021

EMSWorld

Understanding common emergency conditions that occur among athletes and can cause sudden death can help the EMS provider better anticipate patient care needs.

Education/Training

CE Article: Emergency Care in Athletics, Part 2

08/20/2021

Brian J. Potter , MS, ATC, NREMT, MDCM;

Know the main injury threats athletes can face.

Know the main injury threats...

08/20/2021

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