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This Month in Emergency Preparedness News: The 5 Most Common School Emergencies

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 16, 2024 8:00:00 AM

School is in session, and medical emergencies in school are common – 10% to 15% of students have special medical needs or a chronic health issue—yet many schools are unprepared to manage them. 

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Topics: Emergency Preparedness

The Most Important Disasters Rural Hospitals Must be Prepared For

Posted by Sam D. Say

Feb 22, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Because there are always many unknowns, preparing for a disaster is an enormous undertaking. For rural hospitals, this challenge is further amplified due to issues such as remote location, limited resources, and staffing shortages. Yet by actively preparing for the types of disasters that rural hospitals are most likely to face, such difficulties can be lessened.

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Topics: Emergency Preparedness

The Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Checklist Everyone Should Have

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 18, 2024 8:00:00 AM

In the field of EMS, maintenance is critical. Our trucks must be kept in good working order, our drugs must be up to date, and even our knowledge base must be tweaked regularly to ensure we keep up with new trends in the field and keep our skills sharp.

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Topics: Emergency Preparedness

The Importance of Patient Positioning During Airway Management

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 11, 2023 7:00:00 AM

While it may seem like a minor consideration to some, EMS providers know that patient positioning plays a crucial role in the quality, safety and effectiveness of medical treatment. In fact, an article from the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) states that patient positioning is 90% of the airway management battle. Positioning lays the groundwork for the process of treatment and airway management, and providers should therefore continue to enhance their knowledge of different patient positions, and factors to consider when choosing the right position for airway management and respiratory treatments.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Airway management, Emergency Preparedness

5 Tips to Prepare Your EMS Unit for a Power Outage

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Power outages can strike without warning. For some, they are a minor inconvenience that lasts only a few moments. But some outages can last for many days, endangering the health of people who depend on ventilators and other electrical devices to remain healthy and alive.

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Topics: Hospital disaster preparation, Emergency Preparedness

Common Causes of EMS Equipment Failures — and How to Avoid Them

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 7, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

It’s the nightmare scenario for emergency health care providers – arriving at the scene of a crisis or preparing to attend to an emergency room patient and a vital piece of equipment unexpectedly fails. The precious time spent finding a replacement or coming up with a Plan B is time that many patients cannot afford.

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Topics: Emergency Preparedness

Three Respiratory Emergencies Involving Hazardous Materials

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 16, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

It was a calm Sunday in 2017 on the southern coast of England when people strolling along the shore were suddenly engulfed in a strange chemical cloud. More than 130 people were treated at an area hospital for complaints ranging from sore throats to streaming eyes, to difficulty breathing. The source and the composition of the cloud have never been determined, but the event is a reminder that hazardous materials can cause a range of medical issues—one of the most serious being respiratory emergencies.

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Topics: Emergency Preparedness

Treating Patients with Involuntary Movement Disabilities

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 13, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Whether you have a disability, or someone you know has one, disability impacts everyone, at all ages and stages of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to one in four (27%) adults in the U.S. have some type of disability, and 12.1% of U.S. adults have a mobility disability with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Airway management, Emergency Preparedness, medical scenarios, emt scenarios

Prehospital Pediatric Care: Are YOU Prepared?

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 6, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Prehospital care is a sector of the medical field that is constantly evolving with new research and advancements. When it comes to prehospital care for pediatric patients, things can get a little tricky. One of the most pressing questions that comes up when a provider is navigating prehospital care for a child is, “Should I utilize an intubation tube or not?” There are several important factors providers must understand and consider to make the most informed decisions about intubation during prehospital pediatric care.

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Topics: Emergency Preparedness, Pediatric Suction, Intubation, EMS Professionals

Back-to-School Airway Emergencies

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 23, 2023 7:00:00 AM

It’s back-to-school season. You’ve thought of the lunches, the new pencils and those lovely first-day-of-school outfits. But, is airway safety on your back-to-school checklist? There are many airway emergencies that can happen at school that providers, families, school nurses and teachers should be aware of and prepared to address.

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Topics: Airway management, Emergency Preparedness