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Cranial Nerves in the Neck
Feature
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
Feature
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
EMSWorld
12 lead read of a patient with a pacemaker in the back of an ambulance on the interstate
Feature
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
EMSWorld
stylized image of heimlich maneuver
Feature
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
EMSWorld
bag of blood
News
04/21/2026
Model identifies high-need areas for trauma care.
Model identifies high-need areas for trauma care.
Model identifies high-need areas...
04/21/2026
EMSWorld
red cross volunteers in 1918
Feature
04/20/2026
Sandy Hunter, PhD, NRP
Flu season is winding down in the U.S., but that doesn't mean EMS doesn't play a role in prevention and treatment.
Flu season is winding down in the U.S., but that doesn't mean EMS doesn't play a role in prevention and treatment.
Flu season is winding down in...
04/20/2026
EMSWorld
do not resuscitate orders and bracelet
Perspectives
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
prepping an epi pen for use
Feature
04/08/2026
Frances Hall, NREMT-P
Anaphylaxis can occur without a known trigger and upon first exposure to a trigger.
Anaphylaxis can occur without a known trigger and upon first exposure to a trigger.
Anaphylaxis can occur without a...
04/08/2026
EMSWorld
Feature
04/01/2026
Hanna K. Heintz, MD; Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS; Megan C. Marino, MD, FAAP, FACEP; Joelle Donofrio-Ödmann,, DO, FAAP, FACEP, FAEMS; Benjamin W. Weston, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Prehospital recognition and management of pediatric seizures
Prehospital recognition and management of pediatric seizures
Prehospital recognition and...
04/01/2026
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Feature
04/01/2026
Eric Bauer, MBA, EMT-P
A structured physiologic approach for emergency and transport clinicians
A structured physiologic approach for emergency and transport clinicians
A structured physiologic...
04/01/2026
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