EMS Providers need to be knowledgeable about buccal medication administration to ensure effective and safe patient care.  Here are some key points they should know: 1. Indications and Contraindications Indications: Need for rapid absorption and onset of action. Medications commonly administered via buccal route include glucose gel (for hypoglycemia), midazolam (for seizures), and certain analgesics…

Despite powered advancements in patient movement, the initial ground lift remains a manual task for EMS providers. The attached JEMS article addresses a critical issue in EMS that despite heavy investments in advanced power stretchers and other power-assisted patient handling devices, the initial task of lifting a patient from the ground remains manual and risky. …

Trea Ellinger could have died from the combined effects of being sedated and lying prone, experts say. In Maryland, the family of a man who died after being sedated and restrained by medics is seeking answers. The incident involved 35-year-old Tony Ferrell, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Emergency responders administered ketamine and physically…

The article “Reimagining the Future: Artificial Intelligence Implications for Emergency Medical Services” by Michael Wissemann discusses the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, emphasizing both its potential benefits and challenges, particularly for EMS.  AI has advanced significantly over the past decade, with applications ranging from radiology to real-time dispatch systems in EMS.  While AI can…