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As Infections Grow Worse, Drug Companies Lose Interest in Antibiotics

07/22/2022

After mostly declining during the previous decade, the incidence rates of 7 deadly antimicrobial-resistant organisms surged in 2020 because of overuse in COVID-19 patients.

After mostly declining during...

07/22/2022

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COVID-19 Continues: BA.4, BA.5 Drive Rise in Hospitalizations

07/20/2022

Julie Washington ;

Nationally, hospital admissions for COVID-19, while far lower than January, have doubled since early May.

Nationally, hospital admissions...

07/20/2022

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Responder Dor Fridman (black jacket) at the scene following the patient's transport (Photos: United Hatzalah)

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Stories From the Streets: Right Before My Eyes

07/10/2022

Raphael Poch ;

After witnessing a traffic accident, an EMT provides essential care to a wounded motorist.

After witnessing a traffic...

07/10/2022

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Your Captain Speaking: Fentanyl Test Strips for EMS

07/03/2022

Dick Blanchet , BS, MBA;

Samantha Greene ;

Are they worth it for your organization? Here are some considerations.

Are they worth it for your...

07/03/2022

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The Edge: Moving ECMO Patients, Part 2

06/30/2022

Jeremiah Gleitz , BAS, FP-C, CCP-C;

Movements of patients on ECMO can be challenging. Continuous education, preplanning, and great cross-team communication will make the difference between a catastrophic transport and a successful outcome.

Movements of patients on ECMO...

06/30/2022

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United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Tomer Segev (Photo: United Hatzalah)

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Stories From the Streets: CPR Rescue on Platform 2

06/25/2022

Raphael Poch ;

A traveling EMT is the sole responder on scene when a man suffers cardiac arrest.

A traveling EMT is the sole...

06/25/2022

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Dallas Medics' Credentials Suspended Following Death of Transgender Patient

06/15/2022

Maggie Prosser ;

Kelli Smith ;

An attorney for DeeDee Hall’s family said the video raises questions about whether Hall endured anti-LGBTQ discrimination and whether first responders delayed medical care.

An attorney for DeeDee Hall’s...

06/15/2022

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Airboss Defense Group Introduces Airboss 100 Half Mask Respirator

06/14/2022

Half-mask respirator filters both inhalation and exhalation.

Half-mask respirator filters...

06/14/2022

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American Soldier First on Scene of German Train Derailment