Simple Thoracostomy Shows Higher Success Rate Than Needle Decompression in Cadavers
A crossover study using fresh human cadavers found that simple thoracostomy achieved faster and more complete pleural decompression.
Rural Detention Centers Drive High-Acuity EMS Volume and Long-Distance Transfers
A cross-sectional analysis reveals that 43% of emergency transports from a Georgia detention facility require 40-mile tertiary transfers.
Paramedic Patella Reduction Reduces Hospital Transport and Dislocation Time
A retrospective analysis of 1,210 patients shows a 91.8% success rate for prehospital reduction, cutting dislocation time by 71 minutes.
Ambulance Lights and Sirens Save Only Three Minutes During Patient Transport
A study of 25,902 incidents suggests the modest time savings of emergent transport may not justify the tripled risk of collisions.
Consensus Algorithm Standardizes Rural Air Medical Transport Triage
A multidisciplinary panel used a Delphi survey to identify 18 patient factors and 6 interventions that warrant helicopter transport.
Paid Social Media Boosts Community Outreach in Prehospital Trials
A retrospective review of a 20-site pediatric trial shows paid Facebook ads reach significantly more people than free institutional posts.
LGBTQ+ EMS Clinicians Balance Professional Identity and Disclosure
A qualitative analysis reveals how LGBTQ+ prehospital clinicians navigate workplace disclosure while prioritizing their clinical skills.
Prehospital Opioid Treatment Programs Show High Consistency in North Carolina
A cross-sectional analysis of 21 counties reveals standardized protocols for EMS-administered buprenorphine, offering a replicable model.
Paramedic Ride-Alongs Improve Medical Student Grasp of Social Determinants
First- and second-year medical students reported a better understanding of community health barriers after 8-hour paramedic ride-alongs.