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Abstracts

Paramedic Student Performance on the Paramedic Readiness Exam 4 (PRE4) Improves With Exposure to Higher-Acuity Patients
Introduction: Paramedic program directors struggle with balancing limited time available in clinical and field learning experiences with accomplishing required objectives and allowing for...
10/27/2020
Effective EMT Education: Brick or Click
Introduction: The advent of online education has opened the door to novel training options. However, it is unclear if online programs can match the success of their traditional counterpar...
10/27/2020
Does Your Address Make the Grade?
Introduction: There are several factors that can affect a student’s academic performance. These include family and peer support, previous education, and socioeconomic status (SES). Resear...
10/27/2020
Do Paramedic Students Possess Situational Awareness?
Background: For paramedic students to be situationally aware, they must identify a situation, interpret the situation, and then be able to predict how that information will affect future ...
10/27/2020
Evaluating the Impact of Individual Student Exam Performance on Overall Cohort Exam Performance
Introduction: Student performance has been documented to be dependent on size, socioeconomic status, and attendance, yet not on other classmates’ performance. This study seeks to determin...
10/27/2020
Does Patient Age Affect a Student’s Opportunity to Be a Team Leader?
Introduction: Students must act as team leads in the field to successfully graduate from their paramedic program. The team leads allow the student to develop technical skills, scene manag...
10/27/2020
Are We Dense? Effects of Paramedic Program Length and Nondidactic Course Density on Student Summative Exam Scores
Introduction: A lack of standardization among paramedic programs has long been identified as one of the most significant problems in prehospital education. One example of this lack of sta...
10/27/2020
Can a Short Survey Predict Outcomes on the NREMT Exam?
Hypothesis: A short survey of clinical questions and student perceptions can be used to identify student outcomes on the NREMT cognitive EMT exam.
10/27/2020
Evaluating the Impact of Individual Student Exam Performance on Overall Cohort Exam Performance
Introduction: Socioeconomic status, class size, and attendance are known to affect student performance, but it is not yet known if the performance of the class as a whole affects learner ...
10/27/2020
Flipping Toward Success
Introduction: The flipped classroom methodology is based on students gaining first exposure to new material outside of class, followed by the assimilation of that knowledge through in-cla...
10/27/2020

 

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Have a suggestion for a research article or topic the PCRF team to review? Please send us your suggestions: pcrf@mednet.ucla.edu

Clinical Articles

Josh Glick
Feature Story
EMS Research in 2023: A Rapid-Fire Review
02/24/2024

By Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT

By Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT ...
NCEMSF presenter Joshua Glick presents impactful studies informing EMS care.
NCEMSF presenter Joshua Glick presents impactful studies informing EMS care.
NCEMSF presenter Joshua Glick...
02/24/2024
EMSWorld
Pharmacology 101: Fentanyl: What is the Occupational Exposure Risk for First Responders?
Feature Story
Pharmacology 101: Fentanyl: What is the Occupational Exposure Risk for First Responders?
04/11/2023

By Dan Hu, PharmD, BCCCP

By Dan Hu, PharmD, BCCCP
Fear and misinformation are rampant. What does the research conclude?
Fear and misinformation are rampant. What does the research conclude?
Fear and misinformation are...
04/11/2023
EMSWorld
News
White House Launches National Non-fatal Opioid Overdose Dashboard
12/13/2022

Source: NHTSA

Source: NHTSA
The resource is designed to aid communities in tracking overdoses.
The resource is designed to aid communities in tracking overdoses.
The resource is designed to aid...
12/13/2022
EMSWorld
News
ESO Releases 2022 ESO Trauma Index
11/23/2022

Source: ESO

Source: ESO
A report focused on trending traumatic events such as hemorrhages, fractures, hospital events, and the Injury Severity Score summary.
A report focused on trending traumatic events such as hemorrhages, fractures, hospital events, and the Injury Severity Score summary.
A report focused on trending...
11/23/2022
EMSWorld
News
New Booster Shots Cut Risk of Symptomatic COVID-19
11/23/2022

By Ariel Cohen and Lauren Clason, CQ-Roll Call

By Ariel Cohen and Lauren Clason, CQ-...
Just 11% of Americans 5 and older have received an updated booster.
Just 11% of Americans 5 and older have received an updated booster.
Just 11% of Americans 5 and...
11/23/2022
EMSWorld
News
Heart Attack Deaths Jumped Sharply Among Young U.S. Adults in 2nd Year of COVID Pandemic
10/25/2022

Cathie Anderson, The Sacramento Bee

Cathie Anderson, The Sacramento Bee ...
“There is something very different about how this virus affects the cardiac risks.”
“There is something very different about how this virus affects the cardiac risks.”
“There is something very...
10/25/2022
EMSWorld
News
First States Go Live With NEMSIS V3.5 Data Submissions
10/19/2022

Source: ImageTrend Inc.

Source: ImageTrend Inc.
ImageTrend’s engineering team developed tools within Elite to utilize existing NEMSIS v3.4 data configurations and port them over to ensure a smooth transition.
ImageTrend’s engineering team developed tools within Elite to utilize existing NEMSIS v3.4 data configurations and port them over to ensure a smooth transition.
ImageTrend’s engineering team...
10/19/2022
EMSWorld
Remle Crowe Receives National Award at EMS World Expo
Remle Crowe Receives National Award at EMS World Expo
10/19/2022

Source: ESO

Source: ESO
ESO’s director of clinical and operational research recognized for her contribution to advance the science of EMS.
ESO’s director of clinical and operational research recognized for her contribution to advance the science of EMS.
ESO’s director of clinical and...
10/19/2022
EMSWorld
News
Study: Triaging Stroke Patients to Level 1 Stroke Centers Improves Outcomes
07/28/2022
Research presented at SNIS meeting bolsters current efforts to update triage and transport protocols around the country.
Research presented at SNIS meeting bolsters current efforts to update triage and transport protocols around the country.
Research presented at SNIS...
07/28/2022
EMSWorld
Prone CPR: When Supine Positioning Isn’t Possible
Feature Story
Prone CPR: When Supine Positioning Isn’t Possible
04/28/2022

Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT

Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT
Session at IAED Navigator examines research and rare cases of dispatcher-assisted resuscitation in face-down patients.
Session at IAED Navigator examines research and rare cases of dispatcher-assisted resuscitation in face-down patients.
Session at IAED Navigator...
04/28/2022
EMSWorld
Myth Busting EMS: Time to Evolve Our Approach
Feature Story
Myth Busting EMS: Time to Evolve Our Approach
10/18/2024
Let’s shed those sacred cows and embrace a new era of EMS—one where expertise and efficiency drive our success.
Let’s shed those sacred cows and embrace a new era of EMS—one where expertise and efficiency drive our success.
Let’s shed those sacred cows and...
10/18/2024
EMSWorld
Gathering of Eagles Meeting August 23, 2024:
Videos
Gathering of Eagles Meeting August 23, 2024: Changes to Whole Blood Reimbursement; Fiscal Impact of Hospital Bed Delays; Long COVID
10/18/2024
Jon Krohmer on proposed CMS modifications to reimbursement for whole blood delivery; Jeffrey Goodloe on the fiscal impact of hospital bed delays on EMS systems; Aileen Marty on long COVID research; and more.
Jon Krohmer on proposed CMS modifications to reimbursement for whole blood delivery; Jeffrey Goodloe on the fiscal impact of hospital bed delays on EMS systems; Aileen Marty on long COVID research; and more.
Jon Krohmer on proposed CMS...
10/18/2024
EMSWorld
Aileen Marty presents the latest research on monkeypox; Crawford Mechem updates the group on the latest opioid challenges in Philadelphia; Paul Pepe presents on whole blood delivery in Texas; Gam Wijetunge discusses new initiatives at NHTSA; and more.
Videos
Gathering of Eagles Meeting August 16, 2024: Monkeypox Update; Whole Blood in Texas; Opioids in Philadelphia
10/18/2024
Aileen Marty on monkeypox; Crawford Mechem on the latest opioid challenges in Philadelphia; Paul Pepe on whole blood delivery in Texas; Gam Wijetunge on what's new at NHTSA; and more.
Aileen Marty on monkeypox; Crawford Mechem on the latest opioid challenges in Philadelphia; Paul Pepe on whole blood delivery in Texas; Gam Wijetunge on what's new at NHTSA; and more.
Aileen Marty on monkeypox;...
10/18/2024
EMSWorld
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pain-Free Needle Pokes
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pain-Free Needle Pokes
10/18/2024
Managing needle anxiety in pediatric patients can be challenging, but what if there were a simple solution that could help reduce the fear and discomfort associated with needles?
Managing needle anxiety in pediatric patients can be challenging, but what if there were a simple solution that could help reduce the fear and discomfort associated with needles?
Managing needle anxiety in...
10/18/2024
EMSWorld
Study Finds Use of Naloxone by Good Samaritans Is Up, but Not Nearly Enough
News
Study Finds Use of Naloxone by Good Samaritans Is Up, but Not Nearly Enough
10/16/2024
Ohio State and National Registry of EMTs research highlights the importance of the public’s help in opioid overdose response.
Ohio State and National Registry of EMTs research highlights the importance of the public’s help in opioid overdose response.
Ohio State and National Registry...
10/16/2024
EMSWorld
Clarke joined the team at SCCAD in November 2022, working on the District’s Surge Division and later B-Platoon. He was known for his affable nature and brought a positive energy to the station for every shift.
News
St. Charles County Ambulance District Announces Line of Duty Death of Paramedic Michael Clarke
10/15/2024
Clarke joined SCCAD in November 2022 and was known for his affable nature and positive energy.
Clarke joined SCCAD in November 2022 and was known for his affable nature and positive energy.
Clarke joined SCCAD in November...
10/15/2024
EMSWorld
Canine Compassion: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's K9 Initiative
Feature Story
Canine Compassion: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's K9 Initiative
10/15/2024
The goals of the K9 program include setting training and certification standards, writing program policy – including K9 crisis response; therapy dogs for a system, team, response, and station; dog etiquette and training, and service dog...
The goals of the K9 program include setting training and certification standards, writing program policy – including K9 crisis response; therapy dogs for a system, team, response, and station; dog etiquette and training, and service dog...
The goals of the K9 program...
10/15/2024
EMSWorld
Donated U.S. Emergency Vehicles Saving Lives in Ukraine
Donated U.S. Emergency Vehicles Saving Lives in Ukraine
10/10/2024
US Ambulances for Ukraine have donated 77 surplus/used emergency vehicles to Ukraine so far, the bulk of them being fire engines and ambulances.
US Ambulances for Ukraine have donated 77 surplus/used emergency vehicles to Ukraine so far, the bulk of them being fire engines and ambulances.
US Ambulances for Ukraine have...
10/10/2024
EMSWorld
A tornado watch is in place for parts of florida until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (National Weather Service/TNS)
News
Hurricane Milton: Tornado Watch Issued, Including Parts of Central Florida
10/09/2024
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state. The watch issued before 8:30 a.m. runs until 9 p.m. and for now includes all of the southern portion of the Florida...
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state. The watch issued before 8:30 a.m. runs until 9 p.m. and for now includes all of the southern portion of the Florida...
The National Weather Service has...
10/09/2024
EMSWorld
Hurricane Milton
Feature Story
Hurricane Milton, a Monster Category 4, Roars Toward Florida Gulf Coast Landfall
10/09/2024
Over the last few days, evacuees have streamed out of coastal communities from Naples to Cedar Key.
Over the last few days, evacuees have streamed out of coastal communities from Naples to Cedar Key.
Over the last few days, evacuees...
10/09/2024
EMSWorld

Educational

Education/Training
CE Article: Emergency Care in Athletics, Part 2
08/20/2021

Brian Potter, MS, ATC, NREMT 

Brian Potter, MS, ATC, NREMT 
Know the main injury threats athletes can face.
Know the main injury threats athletes can face.
Know the main injury threats...
08/20/2021
EMSWorld
Education/Training
CE Article: Hospice—End of Life But Not End of Care
06/28/2021

Sandy Hunter, PhD, NRP

Sandy Hunter, PhD, NRP
Being prepared can ease stress and help you work with these patients and their caregivers.
Being prepared can ease stress and help you work with these patients and their caregivers.
Being prepared can ease stress...
06/28/2021
EMSWorld
Education
CE Article: Excited Delirium—A Case Review
05/28/2021

Simon Taxel, BA, NRP

Simon Taxel, BA, NRP
What should you know when regular sedation isn’t cutting it?
What should you know when regular sedation isn’t cutting it?
What should you know when...
05/28/2021
EMSWorld
Education/Training
CE Article: Back Pain in EMS, Part 2
04/30/2021

Michael W. Supples, MD, NRP, and Austin N. Baraki, MD

Michael W. Supples, MD, NRP, and Aust...
Risks, prevention, and how departments can help.
Risks, prevention, and how departments can help.
Risks, prevention, and how...
04/30/2021
EMSWorld
Education
CE Article: Back Pain in EMS, Part 1
03/27/2021

Michael W. Supples, MD, NRP, and Austin N. Baraki, MD

Michael W. Supples, MD, NRP, and Aust...
Why everything you think you know might be wrong.
Why everything you think you know might be wrong.
Why everything you think you...
03/27/2021
EMSWorld
CE Article: Death Communication—What We've Failed to Teach
Education
CE Article: Death Communication—What We've Failed to Teach
03/01/2021

Alexandra Jabr

Alexandra Jabr
There’s nothing optional about the reality of confronting it on scene.
There’s nothing optional about the reality of confronting it on scene.
There’s nothing optional about...
03/01/2021
EMSWorld
CE Article: Death Communication—What We`ve Failed to Teach
Education
CE Article: Death Communication—What We`ve Failed to Teach
03/01/2021
Alexandra Jabr
Alexandra Jabr
There’s nothing optional about the reality of confronting it on scene.
There’s nothing optional about the reality of confronting it on scene.
There’s nothing optional about...
03/01/2021
EMSWorld
CE Article: A Review of Street Drugs, Part 2
Education
CE Article: A Review of Street Drugs, Part 2
01/30/2021
Michael J. Reihart, DO, FACEP, et al.
Michael J. Reihart, DO, FACEP, et al....
An analysis of prescription drug abuse and drug interactions.
An analysis of prescription drug abuse and drug interactions.
An analysis of prescription drug...
01/30/2021
EMSWorld
CE Article: A Review of Street Drugs, Part 1
Education
CE Article: A Review of Street Drugs, Part 1
12/31/2020
Michael J. Reihart, DO, FACEP, et al.
Michael J. Reihart, DO, FACEP, et al....
What are the latest trends in alcohol, cocaine, and designer drug abuse?
What are the latest trends in alcohol, cocaine, and designer drug abuse?
What are the latest trends in...
12/31/2020
EMSWorld
CE Article: What the AED Is Telling Us
Education
CE Article: What the AED Is Telling Us
11/29/2020
Robert Conklin, MPA, NRP, MICP
Robert Conklin, MPA, NRP, MICP
Understand what the various shockable and nonshockable rhythms really mean.
Understand what the various shockable and nonshockable rhythms really mean.
Understand what the various...
11/29/2020
EMSWorld

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Making the Call to Medical Control
Feature Story
Effective Strategies for Contacting Online Medical Control
12/09/2022

By David Skolnick, NRP, CIC, FP-C, CCEMT-P

By David Skolnick, NRP, CIC, FP-C, CC...
Intimidated by the idea of contacting busy physicians? Keep these pointers in mind for fast, smooth interactions.
Intimidated by the idea of contacting busy physicians? Keep these pointers in mind for fast, smooth interactions.
Intimidated by the idea of...
12/09/2022
EMSWorld
Firehouse Run Survey: The Country's Busiest Departments and Ambulances
Firehouse Run Survey: The Country's Busiest Departments and Ambulances
11/30/2020

EMS World Staff

EMS World Staff
Firehouse Magazine surveyed agencies nationwide for its 38th Run Survey—here are the EMS results.
Firehouse Magazine surveyed agencies nationwide for its 38th Run Survey—here are the EMS results.
Firehouse Magazine surveyed...
11/30/2020
EMSWorld
Clarke joined the team at SCCAD in November 2022, working on the District’s Surge Division and later B-Platoon. He was known for his affable nature and brought a positive energy to the station for every shift.
News
St. Charles County Ambulance District Announces Line of Duty Death of Paramedic Michael Clarke
10/15/2024
Clarke joined SCCAD in November 2022 and was known for his affable nature and positive energy.
Clarke joined SCCAD in November 2022 and was known for his affable nature and positive energy.
Clarke joined SCCAD in November...
10/15/2024
EMSWorld
EMT to the Stars
Feature Story
EMT to the Stars
03/06/2023

By James Careless

By James Careless
New Jersey business owner Justin Tsai provides EMS coverage for major film, TV, and live productions.
New Jersey business owner Justin Tsai provides EMS coverage for major film, TV, and live productions.
New Jersey business owner Justin...
03/06/2023
EMSWorld
GUEST EDITORIAL
Mentoring and Coaching Beyond the FTEP?
08/30/2024
We must learn from the fire service and lean on our senior members to coach and lead newer team members.
We must learn from the fire service and lean on our senior members to coach and lead newer team members.
We must learn from the fire...
08/30/2024
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