Man arrested after pointing gun at paramedic
Medics were called for a man who had fallen but when arrived the patient pointed a gun at one of them.
View ArticleMilwaukee firefighter punched on EMS call
The firefighter sustained a minor injury, and the 26-year-old suspect was arrested for battery.
View ArticleDetroit medic punched in face by patient
DEMS union president Joe Barney says more needs to be done to keep the medics safe.
View ArticleFirefighter disarms patient who tried to stab medic
The patient acted suspiciously while being assisted for respiratory issues and finally pulled out a knife from his pocket and tried to stab the paramedic.
View ArticleEscaping Violent Encounters: How mental preparation can save your life
EMS1 Columnist Kip Tietsort explains the benefits of thinking through potential violent scenarios, and provides ways to practice this skill. Learn more about Blauer apparel featured in this video.
View ArticleBehavioral emergency: 6 EMS success tips
Few calls challenge EMS providers like emergencies in which a patient has lost control of their behaviors or emotions and poses a threat to themselves or to others. With a behavioral emergency, the...
View ArticleIt's time to stand up to abuse and assault on the job
Being assaulted on the job as an EMS provider is fairly common. When I asked a few of my colleagues whether they had ever been physically assaulted while working, about one third said yes. When I ask...
View ArticleAustralian state will spend $1M to reduce attacks on medics
BRISBANE, Australia — The Queensland, the second largest Australian state, government will spend nearly $1 million in a campaign to raise awareness about attacks on paramedics. "We need to get the...
View ArticleExpert tips for EMS handling of behavioral emergencies
EMS response to a known or suspected behavioral emergency requires a high level of situational awareness, cautious yet deliberate assessment and treatment actions, and coordinate response among EMS...
View ArticleHepatitis C-infected patient spits blood into EMT's eye
ARCADE, Ga. — A man, infected with hepatitis C, was charged with reckless conduct for spitting a mouthful of blood and saliva onto the face of an EMT. Online Athens reported police were called to a...
View ArticlePatient with ExD syndrome before and after ketamine administration
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View ArticlePatient with ExD syndrome before and after versed administration
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View ArticlePatient with ExD syndrome
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View ArticleReality Training: Assessment and management of excited delirium
By Christopher Kroboth Excited delirium patients pose a huge safety risk to themselves and the public safety crews responding to their emergency. Excited Delirium Syndrome is defined as "a syndrome of...
View ArticleConfessions from the EMS State of the Science conference
By Bradley Dean I am an Eagleholic! This is a problem I am glad to admit that I have. My realization of being an Eagleholic hit me while sitting at the hotel bar reflecting on my experience at the EMS...
View ArticleParamedic bitten by patient
BALLYCASTLE, Ireland — A paramedic was bitten by a patient he was treating early Friday morning. Paramedics from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service responded to a house for a teenage male reported...
View ArticleParamedics to give ketamine to patients high on flakka
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida EMS department will soon equip paramedics with ketamine to help control patients who are high on flakka. WBPF.com reported paramedics at the Indian River County...
View ArticleThis patient is going to kill me before we make it to the hospital
Empty eyes. Nothing there. No glint, sparkle or life. I have never seen eyes so vacant. They say the eyes are the window to the soul. If that is the case, this guy's soul went missing. He moves weird....
View ArticleMan sentenced for drug-fueled paramedic attack
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man who attacked a paramedic in August while he was high on synthetic marijuana was sentenced to prison. The Morning Call reported paramedic Michael Zimpfer was...
View ArticleKetamine for Excited Delirium Syndrome: Results of a 3-year case series
By Robert L. Dickson, Guy R. Gleisberg, and John E. Hancock The Montgomery County Hospital District initiated a ketamine use clinical guideline in 2010 and has been collecting quality assurance data on...
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