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Artificial intelligence in medical charting
Feature
AI Comes for EMS
05/13/2026
Larry Beresford
AI is generating controversy and fears, including among frontline EMS personnel, but that’s not going to slow it down.
AI is generating controversy and fears, including among frontline EMS personnel, but that’s not going to slow it down.
AI is generating controversy and...
05/13/2026
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Still from Into the Unknown
News
'Into the Unknown' Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Bring Powerful Documentary to Wider Audiences 
05/13/2026
The EMS documentary has set a goal of $51,000 to support distribution of the film.
The EMS documentary has set a goal of $51,000 to support distribution of the film.
The EMS documentary has set a...
05/13/2026
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Cranial Nerves in the Neck
Feature
EMS Patient Assessment: Cranial Nerves
05/11/2026
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
Cranial nerve assessment is often overlooked in the prehospital setting, yet it can provide some of the most powerful clues in diagnosing neurological emergencies.
Cranial nerve assessment is often overlooked in the prehospital setting, yet it can provide some of the most powerful clues in diagnosing neurological emergencies.
Cranial nerve assessment is...
05/11/2026
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evaluating a patient in a park
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Load and Stay and Play: Hurry Up and Wait
05/08/2026
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
Prompt and appropriate initial assessment is often critical to patient outcome. At some point—hopefully early on with a life-threatening condition—the decision must be made whether immediate care on the scene is critical.
Prompt and appropriate initial assessment is often critical to patient outcome. At some point—hopefully early on with a life-threatening condition—the decision must be made whether immediate care on the scene is critical.
Prompt and appropriate initial...
05/08/2026
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Misión Estero de las Palmas de San José del Cabo Añuití photo from author
Feature
Invisible Systems: An EMS Perspective from Los Cabos, Mexico
05/06/2026
John M. Dabbs II, MPH
Visiting a new country can highlight how the EMS system there works, if you know what to look for.
Visiting a new country can highlight how the EMS system there works, if you know what to look for.
Visiting a new country can...
05/06/2026
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man with dementia speaks with nurse
Perspectives
After EMS: Life With Dignity
05/05/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on what dignity looks like for seniors living with dementia and how recent changes could affect that dignity.
Mike Rubin reflects on what dignity looks like for seniors living with dementia and how recent changes could affect that dignity.
Mike Rubin reflects on what...
05/05/2026
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Bruce Tilson donating blood
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Saving and Sharing Life: One Medic's Impact on Blood Donation
05/04/2026
Bruce Tilson has spearheaded efforts to provide whole blood in Indianapolis, which includes his own regular donations.
Bruce Tilson has spearheaded efforts to provide whole blood in Indianapolis, which includes his own regular donations.
Bruce Tilson has spearheaded...
05/04/2026
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12 lead read of a patient with a pacemaker in the back of an ambulance on the interstate
Feature
Don’t Shock That: Pacemaker Tachycardia During Ground Transport
05/01/2026
Rob Davis, RN, BSN, MBA
Examining two cases of a rare phenomenon in EMS ground transport.
Examining two cases of a rare phenomenon in EMS ground transport.
Examining two cases of a rare...
05/01/2026
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Gilmore
Feature
EMS World Q&A: Scott Gilmore, New Board Chair of National Registry
04/30/2026
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT
What does the experienced EMS leader envision as the key challenges facing the profession?
What does the experienced EMS leader envision as the key challenges facing the profession?
What does the experienced EMS...
04/30/2026
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stylized image of heimlich maneuver
Feature
Addressing Recent Changes in AHA Guidelines on Choking in Adults and Children
04/29/2026
Frances Hall, NREMT-P
The updated guidance adds back blows back into the rescue protocol.
The updated guidance adds back blows back into the rescue protocol.
The updated guidance adds back...
04/29/2026
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marriage counseling
Perspectives
Everything I Learned About Leadership, I Learned in Marriage Counseling
04/28/2026
Patrick Rogers, EMT-P
Clear communication, compromise, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.
Clear communication, compromise, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.
Clear communication, compromise,...
04/28/2026
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News

Still from Into the Unknown
News
'Into the Unknown' Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Bring Powerful Documentary to Wider Audiences 
05/13/2026
The EMS documentary has set a goal of $51,000 to support distribution of the film.
The EMS documentary has set a goal of $51,000 to support distribution of the film.
The EMS documentary has set a...
05/13/2026
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braun pr image
News
10,000 Ambulances: Braun Ambulances Celebrates New Milestone 
05/13/2026
Every delivery a promise kept—built for the moments that matter most, and the crews who never stop showing up. 
Every delivery a promise kept—built for the moments that matter most, and the crews who never stop showing up. 
Every delivery a promise...
05/13/2026
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Crestline PR Image
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Crestline Ambulances Celebrates EMS Week 2026 with Expanded Recognition for First Responders 
05/13/2026
$100 daily giveaways supports more individuals during EMS Week (May 17-23, 2026) while honoring the theme “Improving Outcomes, Together.” 
$100 daily giveaways supports more individuals during EMS Week (May 17-23, 2026) while honoring the theme “Improving Outcomes, Together.” 
$100 daily giveaways supports...
05/13/2026
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Medix PR image
News
Medix Ambulances Expands EMS Week Celebrations to Honor More First Responders 
05/13/2026
During EMS Week from May 17-23, 2026, Medix Ambulances will promote daily $100 giveaways designed to reach and recognize more first responders across America 
During EMS Week from May 17-23, 2026, Medix Ambulances will promote daily $100 giveaways designed to reach and recognize more first responders across America 
During EMS Week from May 17-23,...
05/13/2026
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ACEP and NAEMT Announce EMS Week 2026
Press Release
ACEP and NAEMT Announce EMS Week 2026
05/12/2026
EMS World is a media partner of the event, now in its 52nd year.
EMS World is a media partner of the event, now in its 52nd year.
EMS World is a media partner of...
05/12/2026
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EMS Training in Seminole County FL
News
Seminole County Fire Department Reaccredited as “Gold Standard” By the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services
05/12/2026
Department earns perfect score in accreditation process.
Department earns perfect score in accreditation process.
Department earns perfect score...
05/12/2026
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Demers PR photo
News
Improving Outcomes, Together: Demers Celebrates Crews during EMS Week 
05/12/2026
Demers Ambulances will participate in EMS Week May 17-23, 2026, with individual giveaways and interactive engagement to bring meaningful recognition to first responders. 
Demers Ambulances will participate in EMS Week May 17-23, 2026, with individual giveaways and interactive engagement to bring meaningful recognition to first responders. 
Demers Ambulances will...
05/12/2026
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News
Spirit EMS Named Darke County Economic Development Business of the Year
05/12/2026
The award recognized the organization’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to both community and workforce development.
The award recognized the organization’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to both community and workforce development.
The award recognized the...
05/12/2026
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Technimount EMS logo
News
Technimount Introduces New Brackets for the LIFEPAK 35 Monitor/Defibrillator 
05/12/2026
The new mounting solutions are designed to enhance flexibility and ensure safe transport of the LIFEPAK 35.
The new mounting solutions are designed to enhance flexibility and ensure safe transport of the LIFEPAK 35.
The new mounting solutions are...
05/12/2026
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NEMSIS logo
News
New NEMSIS Report Highlights Rapid Growth of Prehospital Blood Transfusion in EMS Systems Nationwide
05/05/2026
Kristin Carroll
National data reveals increasing use of whole blood, strong rural adoption, and expanding clinical indications.
National data reveals increasing use of whole blood, strong rural adoption, and expanding clinical indications.
National data reveals increasing...
05/05/2026
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Webinars

Christopher Blake
Breathing Life into Pediatric Care: Key Skills for Effective Airway Management
On-Demand
Session Details Breathing Life into Pediatric Care: Key Skills for Effective Airway Management is a hands-on skills discussion using real-world equipment that's designed to equip EMS professionals with practical, hands-on techniques for managing pediatric airway emergencies in the preh...
Kroboth
When Accuracy Fails: Real EMS Cases Exposing Hidden Gaps in Capnography Monitoring
On-Demand
Did you know that two cannulas can look nearly identical, yet deliver very different results for your patients? Join us for a hands-on, visual exploration of single-nare sampling line design and the clinical impact of split-flow cannulas. Through real device demonstrations and clinical ...
Cebollero
The 7 Pillars of Accountability: Building a Culture of Trust, Performance & Leadership in EMS
On-Demand
michael smith ohiohealth ems
Capnography: Measuring the Smoke of Metabolism
On-Demand
Capnography provides real-time, continuous information that can assist in the early detection of respiratory distress, effectiveness of ventilation, and proper placement of advanced airway devices. Additionally, ETCO2 monitoring offers crucial insight into cardiac arrest resuscitation e...
samantha johnson
Ambulance Chasing: Legal Hot Topics for EMS
On-Demand
Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in lawsuits against EMS providers and agencies. High profile cases, such as the death of Elijah McClain, bring EMS providers and prehospital medicine into the spotlight.

Podcasts

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Podcasts
The Case for Standardization: Balancing Budget and Performance in Rural EMS
02/25/2026
Mike McCabe
The right ambulance makes all the difference in rural EMS.
The right ambulance makes all the difference in rural EMS.
The right ambulance makes all...
02/25/2026
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Winners with Lynn Artz and Noah Rosecrans
Podcasts
Live From Expo 2025: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award
02/24/2026
Rob Lawrence, MCMI
Rob Lawrence hosts this special episode of the EMS World Podcast. The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix (Arizona) is the winner of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award, which recognizes individuals, teams, or organizations who make a...
Rob Lawrence hosts this special episode of the EMS World Podcast. The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix (Arizona) is the winner of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award, which recognizes individuals, teams, or organizations who make a...
Rob Lawrence hosts this...
02/24/2026
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Life and Sirens
Podcasts
Live From Expo 2025: EMS World With Life and Sirens
02/09/2026
Kristin Carroll
Sophie Fuller, Jaime Wesley, and Aubrey Lukis, hosts of the Life and Sirens podcast, join Managing Editor Kristin Carroll on the floor of EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis. They discuss their roles as EMS influencers, being women in EMS,...
Sophie Fuller, Jaime Wesley, and Aubrey Lukis, hosts of the Life and Sirens podcast, join Managing Editor Kristin Carroll on the floor of EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis. They discuss their roles as EMS influencers, being women in EMS,...
Sophie Fuller, Jaime Wesley, and...
02/09/2026
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Nathan Harrison, Vice President of Operations at Simulator Solutions
Podcasts
Inside the Simulator: How Realistic Training Is Shaping the Future of EMS
01/20/2026
Mike McCabe; Nathan Harrison
Key Takeaways Realism matters: High-fidelity simulation exposes providers to physical, psychological, and environmental challenges they’ll face in the field. Safety starts before the call: Simulation helps reduce injuries...
Key Takeaways Realism matters: High-fidelity simulation exposes providers to physical, psychological, and environmental challenges they’ll face in the field. Safety starts before the call: Simulation helps reduce injuries...
Key...
01/20/2026
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Zoll Zenix
Podcasts
Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part II
01/13/2026
Kristin Carroll
Listen to Part I. Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The...
Listen to Part I. Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The...
Listen to Part I. Mike...
01/13/2026
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Zenix
Podcasts
Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part I
01/13/2026
Kristin Carroll
Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The device has premarket...
Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The device has premarket...
Mike Grzyb, Senior Director...
01/13/2026
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EMS World Live | Austin Logo
Podcasts
EMS World and FAST 2026: Better Together
01/08/2026
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP; Eric Bauer, MBA, EMT-P
EMS World Content Director Jonathan Bassett sits down with HMP Global Senior Vice President Josh Hartman and FlightBridge ED CEO Eric Bauer to discuss FAST 2026 and EMS World Live | Austin, which will co-locate in the Texas capital May...
EMS World Content Director Jonathan Bassett sits down with HMP Global Senior Vice President Josh Hartman and FlightBridge ED CEO Eric Bauer to discuss FAST 2026 and EMS World Live | Austin, which will co-locate in the Texas capital May...
EMS World Content Director...
01/08/2026
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Podcasts
Designed for Shift Work: Rethinking Higher Education for First Responders
12/22/2025
Mike McCabe
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe talks with Sherry Twitty, Director of Corporate Outreach at Columbia Southern University, about how flexible, online education is helping fire, EMS, and nursing professionals...
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe talks with Sherry Twitty, Director of Corporate Outreach at Columbia Southern University, about how flexible, online education is helping fire, EMS, and nursing professionals...
In this episode of the EMS...
12/22/2025
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Mitch Scott
Podcasts
From Radio Chatter to Real-Time Data: Modernizing EMS–ED Communication
12/16/2025
Mike McCabe
General Devices sponsors this podcast covering how the e-Bridge platform improves communication between field teams and the emergency department.
General Devices sponsors this podcast covering how the e-Bridge platform improves communication between field teams and the emergency department.
General Devices sponsors this...
12/16/2025
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Podcasts
Live From Expo 2025: NEMSACked—NEMSAC Chairs on the Future of EMS, Federal Regulation
12/02/2025
Kristin Carroll
The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) was abruptly disbanded earlier this year. Former chair Brenden Hayden, COO of Estella Health, a mobile Integrated healthcare company, and former vice chair, Tom Arkins, chief of IT and...
The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) was abruptly disbanded earlier this year. Former chair Brenden Hayden, COO of Estella Health, a mobile Integrated healthcare company, and former vice chair, Tom Arkins, chief of IT and...
The National EMS Advisory...
12/02/2025
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Videos

Gathering of Eagles Meeting
Videos
Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 24, 2026: Violent Attacks in EDs; Arthropod-Borne Infections; Diversion Strategies in Maryland
05/08/2026
Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Several Eagles discuss violent attacks on staff in hospital emergency departments; Aileen Marty presents on evolving threats from arthropod-borne infections; Roger Stone shares strategies on diversion programs in Maryland’s largest EMS...
Several Eagles discuss violent attacks on staff in hospital emergency departments; Aileen Marty presents on evolving threats from arthropod-borne infections; Roger Stone shares strategies on diversion programs in Maryland’s largest EMS...
Several Eagles discuss violent...
05/08/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Radiation Realities: Putting it All Together
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Radiation Realities: Putting it All Together
05/08/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions wraps up this 3-part video series on radiation exposure with pediatric emergency room educator, paramedic and nurse Angie Bowen.
Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions wraps up this 3-part video series on radiation exposure with pediatric emergency room educator, paramedic and nurse Angie Bowen.
Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics...
05/08/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Radiation Realities: Proper Planning, PPE and Peds
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Radiation Realities: Proper Planning, PPE and Peds
05/01/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Patients with multi-system trauma—every day. Patients with nasty, hard-to-treat infections—just another day in the office. But patients exposed to radiation? That’s a whole different story.
Patients with multi-system trauma—every day. Patients with nasty, hard-to-treat infections—just another day in the office. But patients exposed to radiation? That’s a whole different story.
Patients with multi-system...
05/01/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Radiation Realities
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Radiation Realities: Exposure vs. Contamination
04/27/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Patients with multi-system trauma—every day. Patients with nasty, hard-to-treat infections—just another day in the office. But patients exposed to radiation? That’s a whole different story.
Patients with multi-system trauma—every day. Patients with nasty, hard-to-treat infections—just another day in the office. But patients exposed to radiation? That’s a whole different story.
Patients with multi-system...
04/27/2026
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Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 17, 2026:
Videos
Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 17, 2026: Extreme Heat Events; Malaria Update; Impact of Spiking Fuel Costs on EMS
04/22/2026
Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Marcus Ong on extreme heat events and their impact on health; Mick Molloy on fuel costs in Ireland and impacts on emergency operations; Aileen Marty on communicable disease outbreaks such as malaria; and more.
Marcus Ong on extreme heat events and their impact on health; Mick Molloy on fuel costs in Ireland and impacts on emergency operations; Aileen Marty on communicable disease outbreaks such as malaria; and more.
Marcus Ong on extreme heat...
04/22/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pediatric Autism
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pediatric Autism
04/22/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
When you encounter a child on the autism spectrum, Dr. Mom (or Dad) is your best resource to understand their child's rituals and routines.
When you encounter a child on the autism spectrum, Dr. Mom (or Dad) is your best resource to understand their child's rituals and routines.
When you encounter a child on...
04/22/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: High-Frequency Ventilation Explained
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: High-Frequency Ventilation Explained
04/15/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Normally, babies breathe about 30–50 times per minute, and when we need to bag them, we typically use similar rates. However, in the tiniest and sickest infants, this approach isn’t always enough—and can sometimes even cause harm.
Normally, babies breathe about 30–50 times per minute, and when we need to bag them, we typically use similar rates. However, in the tiniest and sickest infants, this approach isn’t always enough—and can sometimes even cause harm.
Normally, babies breathe about...
04/15/2026
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Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 10, 2026: Chicago Firefighter Safety;
Videos
Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 10, 2026: Chicago Firefighter Safety; Cincinnati Marathon; Philadelphia Building Collapse
04/15/2026
Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Nicholas Cozzi on firefighter safety initiatives at the Chicago Fire Department; Maria Bianchi on advocacy projects at the American Ambulance Association; Crawford Mechem on a parking garage collapse in Philadelphia; and more.
Nicholas Cozzi on firefighter safety initiatives at the Chicago Fire Department; Maria Bianchi on advocacy projects at the American Ambulance Association; Crawford Mechem on a parking garage collapse in Philadelphia; and more.
Nicholas Cozzi on firefighter...
04/15/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Hemophilia Types & Treatments Take 3
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Hemophilia Types & Treatments Take 3
04/07/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Stop the Bleed changed the game—but not all bleeding is the same. For patients with hemophilia, even minor injuries can escalate fast. Do you know what to do differently?
Stop the Bleed changed the game—but not all bleeding is the same. For patients with hemophilia, even minor injuries can escalate fast. Do you know what to do differently?
Stop the Bleed changed the...
04/07/2026
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The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia?
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Hemophilia Types & Treatments Take 2
03/31/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia?
The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia?
The Stop the Bleed campaign has...
03/31/2026
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Perspectives

man with dementia speaks with nurse
Perspectives
After EMS: Life With Dignity
05/05/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on what dignity looks like for seniors living with dementia and how recent changes could affect that dignity.
Mike Rubin reflects on what dignity looks like for seniors living with dementia and how recent changes could affect that dignity.
Mike Rubin reflects on what...
05/05/2026
EMSWorld
marriage counseling
Perspectives
Everything I Learned About Leadership, I Learned in Marriage Counseling
04/28/2026
Patrick Rogers, EMT-P
Clear communication, compromise, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.
Clear communication, compromise, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.
Clear communication, compromise,...
04/28/2026
EMSWorld
do not resuscitate orders and bracelet
Perspectives
Do We Even Know What a ‘Good Save’ Is Anymore?
04/15/2026
Orlando E. Rivera, RN, CEN, RCIS, EMT-P
Sometimes the best save is the one where a person's wishes are honored.
Sometimes the best save is the one where a person's wishes are honored.
Sometimes the best save is the...
04/15/2026
EMSWorld
cartoon of people examining a research study
Perspectives
Studies Have Shown…Or Have They?
04/09/2026
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
Before you implement new research, ensure the study shows what it claims and that the results are significant.
Before you implement new research, ensure the study shows what it claims and that the results are significant.
Before you implement new...
04/09/2026
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The Boneyard at Davis-Monahan Air Force Base. Credit: travelview - stock.adobe.com
Perspectives
After EMS: The Boneyard
04/02/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on his attempted return to EMS during the pandemic and how to handle the post-retirement blues.
Mike Rubin reflects on his attempted return to EMS during the pandemic and how to handle the post-retirement blues.
Mike Rubin reflects on his...
04/02/2026
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Perspectives
Is the Future of EMS County-Based?
04/01/2026
Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH, MS, CPM
EMS is undergoing a period of transition. Long-standing structural challenges such as reimbursement, rising costs, workforce sustainability, increasing service expectations, and governance fragmentation have exposed the limits of traditional...
EMS is undergoing a period of transition. Long-standing structural challenges such as reimbursement, rising costs, workforce sustainability, increasing service expectations, and governance fragmentation have exposed the limits of traditional...
EMS is undergoing a period of...
04/01/2026
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Phone showing Meta AI logo
Perspectives
After EMS: Artificial Magnificence
03/05/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin explores the hilarity that can come from artificial intelligence and how hallucinations can erode credibility.
Mike Rubin explores the hilarity that can come from artificial intelligence and how hallucinations can erode credibility.
Mike Rubin explores the hilarity...
03/05/2026
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The author and his service dog
Perspectives
Removing the Stigma Is Hollow When Mental Injury Leads to Financial Ruin
02/12/2026
Robert Ravndal, MA, NRP
First responders who suffer mental injuries in the line of duty deserve to be respected in the same way we respect those with physical injuries.
First responders who suffer mental injuries in the line of duty deserve to be respected in the same way we respect those with physical injuries.
First responders who suffer...
02/12/2026
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Two older men laugh
Perspectives
After EMS: The Best Parts
02/05/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on some of the best, most entertaining moments of retirement life.
Mike Rubin reflects on some of the best, most entertaining moments of retirement life.
Mike Rubin reflects on some of...
02/05/2026
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leadership
Perspectives
How Respect-Focused Leadership Can Transform the EMS Experience
01/27/2026
Mike Domitrz
EMS organizations that nurture respect and psychological safety enjoy higher engagement, stronger performance, and lower turnover.
EMS organizations that nurture respect and psychological safety enjoy higher engagement, stronger performance, and lower turnover.
EMS organizations that nurture...
01/27/2026
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EMS Around the World

Misión Estero de las Palmas de San José del Cabo Añuití photo from author
Feature
Invisible Systems: An EMS Perspective from Los Cabos, Mexico
05/06/2026
John M. Dabbs II, MPH
Visiting a new country can highlight how the EMS system there works, if you know what to look for.
Visiting a new country can highlight how the EMS system there works, if you know what to look for.
Visiting a new country can...
05/06/2026
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Leonardo AW139
Feature
Slovenia Invests in EMS by Advancing Helicopter Purchase, EU-Funded Projects
04/24/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract...
04/24/2026
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Ambulance in Los Cabos Mexico, Rosemarie Mosteller - stock.adobe.com
Feature
Mexican Central Government Takes Action Against Irregular Ambulances
04/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has...
04/17/2026
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Currently, the Polish Medical Air Rescue operates 27 EC135/H135 helicopters, with the last four purchased at the end of 2015.
Feature
Poland’s Health Ministry Eyes New Helicopters for Polish Medical Air Rescue
04/07/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
The government grants cover 99% of costs for new medical helicopters.
The government grants cover 99% of costs for new medical helicopters.
The government grants cover 99%...
04/07/2026
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Mapusa, Goa, India. Ambulance Car Moving With Siren
Feature
India Plans to Accelerate Reform of National EMS Sector
03/31/2026
Eugene Gerden
Russian oil imports have boosted government funding, staffing is an issue amid attacks on healthcare workers.
Russian oil imports have boosted government funding, staffing is an issue amid attacks on healthcare workers.
Russian oil imports have boosted...
03/31/2026
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E-Books

Ansell e-book chemical infectious disease exposure
Supplement
Chemical and Infectious Disease Exposure in EMS
This special EMS World supplement, sponsored by Ansell, explores the critical role of personal protective equipment (PPE) and substance isolation in protecting EMS providers from chemical and infectious disease exposures.
The Personal Cost of Service: Why Mental Wellness Must Be Core To Public Safety Readiness
Supplement
The Personal Cost of Service: Why Mental Wellness Must Be Core To Public Safety Readiness
This special supplement from EMS World and FirstNet examines why mental wellness must be treated as a core component of public safety readiness.
E-book The Case for Standardization in Rural EMS
Supplement
The Case for Standardization in Rural EMS
Standardization of processes can improve training consistency, reduce downtime, and support more equitable care across rural communities.
2025 National Registry Recertification Guide
Supplement
2026 National Registry Recertification Guide
As EMS practitioners, we are committed to improving patient care and outcomes in the prehospital setting. We know that a highly trained EMS service means a safer community and more positive outcomes when duty calls today and tomorrow.
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Built for the Frontline: Equipping First Responders With Reliable, Quality Ambulances
For EmergyCare, the largest EMS provider in Northwest Pennsylvania, success begins and ends with people. President David Basnak emphasizes that no piece of equipment can replace skilled, supported professionals.
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Hurricane Response in the Tech Age
According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, over the 39-year period from 1979-2017, the number of major hurricanes has increased.
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A Life Flipped Upside Down
Just after midnight on September 26, 2023, Jesse Sopko, a paramedic with the South Central Ambulance District (SCAD) in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and a patient were in the back of SCAD’s Unit 639 when they were T-boned by a speeding
2025 National Registry Recertification Guide
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2025 National Registry Recertification Guide
As EMS practitioners, we are committed to improving patient care and outcomes in the prehospital setting. We know that a highly trained EMS service means a safer community and more positive outcomes when duty calls today and tomorrow.
AI in EMS
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AI in EMS
Artificial intelligence is permeating all niches of public and private life. Can it enhance decision making and situational awareness in EMS?
Improving Ambulance Fleet Performance: Practical Solutions for Emergency Services
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Improving Ambulance Fleet Performance: Practical Solutions for Emergency Services
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Kyle Wilson_NOLS' WEMT Program Adapts to Different Learning Styles and Equips Students for Wilderness Emergencies
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NOLS' WEMT Program Adapts to Different Learning Styles and Equips Students for Wilderness Emergencies
05/22/2024
Carol Brzozowski
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a Wyoming-based nonprofit global wilderness school, offers a one-month Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) course to help students build the skills needed to pass the NREMT certification...
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a Wyoming-based nonprofit global wilderness school, offers a one-month Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) course to help students build the skills needed to pass the NREMT certification...
National Outdoor Leadership...
05/22/2024
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EMS Around the World: Slovakia Modernizes Ambulance Fleet Using EU Funds
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EMS Around the World: Slovakia Modernizes Ambulance Fleet Using EU Funds
06/28/2024
As part of this initiative, the emergency services in Slovak capital Bratislava and Košice are spending about €8 million ($9.5 million) to buy some 65 ambulances under several acquisitions.
As part of this initiative, the emergency services in Slovak capital Bratislava and Košice are spending about €8 million ($9.5 million) to buy some 65 ambulances under several acquisitions.
As part of this initiative, the...
06/28/2024
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Advanced Medical Transport
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From Pinnacle: Racing to the Top of Resuscitation Care
08/14/2024
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT
How an Illinois service took a simple mission statement to embark on a 10-year journey toward excellence in patient outcomes
How an Illinois service took a simple mission statement to embark on a 10-year journey toward excellence in patient outcomes
How an Illinois service took a...
08/14/2024
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Shorter Lead Times For Ambulances Made Possible with Braun Ambulances
09/23/2024
Braun Ambulances is introducing Select by Braun, a new program with pre-selectable customization for customers who desire market-trending features but require shorter lead times and greater cost efficiency.
Braun Ambulances is introducing Select by Braun, a new program with pre-selectable customization for customers who desire market-trending features but require shorter lead times and greater cost efficiency.
Braun Ambulances is introducing...
09/23/2024
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Flying Rescue Robots Under Development in Italy (Photo credit: https://ami.iit.it/aerial-humanoid-robotics)
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Flying Rescue Robots Under Development in Italy
10/30/2024
James Careless
Italy’s Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) is currently developing a jet-powered, AI-controlled humanoid robot called iRonCub3 that could bring EMS assistance to patients in the field.
Italy’s Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) is currently developing a jet-powered, AI-controlled humanoid robot called iRonCub3 that could bring EMS assistance to patients in the field.
Italy’s Istituto Italiano di...
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