Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP, FAHA

PCRF

The Trip Report: On-Duty Injuries and Exposures

10/30/2017

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

What sends EMS providers to emergency departments? A new study delves into causes.

What sends EMS providers to...

10/30/2017

EMSWorld

PCRF

Journal Watch: Lights, Sirens, and Ambulance Crash Risk

03/26/2019

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Are crews less safe when using the warning devices?

Are crews less safe when using...

03/26/2019

EMSWorld

Journal Watch: Prehospital Management of Pediatric Asthma

08/31/2020

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Can a new study shed some light on available treatments?

Can a new study shed some light...

08/31/2020

EMSWorld

Education/Training

Journal Watch: Reducing Pediatric Medication Errors

04/28/2022

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

EMS providers rarely encounter severely ill or injured pediatric patients and have few support mechanisms when they do, so it's not surprising studies have found medication dosing errors in their care. This month's study examined the...

EMS providers rarely encounter...

04/28/2022

EMSWorld

PCRF

Journal Watch: End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide and the Need for Transfusion

12/01/2020

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Does a low reading in the field have predictive value in trauma?

Does a low reading in the field...

12/01/2020

EMSWorld

Journal Watch: Blood Products vs. Crystalloid for Resuscitation

04/29/2021

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

A new analysis finds a clear mortality benefit.

A new analysis finds a clear...

04/29/2021

EMSWorld

Journal Watch: Uber and EMS Responses

10/01/2019

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Does the ride-share service’s entry into markets reduce ambulance use?

Does the ride-share service’s...

10/01/2019

EMSWorld

Evaluation of Workplace Violence in the Prehospital Environment

Introduction—The threat of physical or verbal assault while in the field is high for EMS and first responders. This study focused on EMS’ and first responders’ opinions on workplace viole...

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

Courtney Harrison , MS;

David Ezzell , MPA, EMT-P;

James Winslow , MD, MPH, FACEP;

Jennifer K. Wilson , BS , EMT-B, BA;

Joseph Zalkin , EMT-P;

Sean Patrick Kaye , BS , EMT-P, BA;

Robert D. Nelson , MD, FACEP;

05/22/2019