Zero preventive trauma deaths. Is it possible, and do first responders hold the key to this lofty goal? Trauma accounts for at least 200,000 U.S. deaths per year. Recognizing this, in its 2016 report, ...

Texas State Technical College EMT students took part in a simulated mass casualty crash, applying rapid extrication, triage, and coordinated care skills. The exercise mirrored the urgency and ...

I love to make things easy to remember and repeat, because our job requires us to remember more than we have the ability to. We all learned that the ABC acronym (airway, breathing, circulation) is the ...

The EMT and BLS certification journey can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, resources, and mindset, you can succeed on your first attempt. From understanding updated exam formats to ...

Severely injured patients are more likely to survive if they are initially treated by an emergency medical services (EMS) clinician who sees a high number of trauma patients, rather than a clinician ...

Editor's Note: This is the first installment in a three-part series on medical transportation and EMS. Read the second part, "Equipping EMS." Emergency medical technicians, first responders and ...