Emergency Medicine and EMS Have Grown in Parallel Tracks for 50 Years
Jon Krohmer, MD, FACEP, who says he has “the EMS blood type,” practically had a front row…
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Emergency Medicine and EMS Have Grown in Parallel Tracks for 50 Years
Jon Krohmer, MD, FACEP, who says he has “the EMS blood type,” practically had a front row... -
Ambulance Lights and Sirens Should Only Be Used When the Benefit Outweighs the Risks
Sharron Rose Frieburg was 18 years old when a Bloomington Fire Department ambulance ran a red light... -
Is Uber the New Ambulance? Financial Concerns May Be Driving This Trend for Many Emergency Department Patients
As third-year residents at my program, my colleagues and I are responsible for being the medical control...
Ambulance Lights and Sirens Should Only Be Used When the Benefit Outweighs the Risks
Sharron Rose Frieburg was 18 years old when a Bloomington Fire Department ambulance ran a red light…
Is Uber the New Ambulance? Financial Concerns May Be Driving This Trend for Many Emergency Department Patients
As third-year residents at my program, my colleagues and I are responsible for being the medical control…
ACEP EMS Leaders Receive Awards from Gathering of Eagles Conference
Several ACEP EMS leaders were recognized during a recent EMS State of the Sciences: A Gathering of…
Emergency Medications Act Would Fix Gap in EMS Law That Could Harm Patients
Pending federal regulations threaten a longstanding practice that has allowed emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to administer…
Opinion: Mobile Integrated Health Care Practice Can Bridge Gaps in System
“Mrs. A is back with her CHF. She was discharged yesterday, but she didn’t have a ride…
Opinion: Paramedicine Diversion Programs Pose Patient–Safety Risks
Community paramedicine (CP) supporters argue that diverting 911 patients from the emergency department decreases costs, ambulance wall…
ACEP, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Celebrate EMS Week May 17–23
ACEP is happy to partner with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians to celebrate the EMS…
ACEP Supports Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
Nearly 30 million children receive emergency medical care each year. The federal Emergency Medical Services for Children…
‘EMS Strong’ Campaign Aims to Unite, Inspire Emergency Medical Services Personnel
Are you EMS Strong? ACEP, in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), is…