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Research Analysis: More than 1-in-20 EMT deaths are due to suicide

A study out of the University of Arizona College of Medicine was recently published online in Preshospital Emergency Care. The researchers looked at all deaths that occurred in Arizona, as well as the deaths of Arizona residents in another state or country, between 2009 and 2015. Of the 350,998 adult deaths recorded, all were categorized as either suicide or non-suicide via the listed ICD-10 code. The suicides were then further … Continue reading Research Analysis: More than 1-in-20 EMT deaths are due to suicide

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Research Analysis: Addressing attrition of EMS professionals

**The National Association of EMS Physicians hosted its second Twitter Journal Club on April 17, 2018 under the hashtag #NAEMSPJC, discussing the “Prehospital Emergency Care” publication Exiting the Emergency Medical Services Profession and Characteristics Associated with Intent to Return to Practiceby Cash et al.** This article was co-authored with Jeremiah Escajeda. In October 2013, all 310,000 providers with a National EMS Certification and an active email … Continue reading Research Analysis: Addressing attrition of EMS professionals

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Mercedes-Benz Superdome lit blue and gold in honor of EMS Week

Originally posted on NOEMSF.  An earlier version was also published on EMS1. On Wednesday (May 24), the lights of New Orleans’ famed Mercedes-Benz Superdome brilliantly shined in blue and gold in support of EMS Week, a national observance celebrating the work and dedication of EMTs and paramedics. “The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is delighted to honor lighting requests for worthwhile causes, both local and national, when our facility schedule permits,” … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Superdome lit blue and gold in honor of EMS Week

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Give thanks to EMTs for their dedication to a dangerous profession

This article was written by myself, Jeremiah Escajeda, and Hawnwan (Phil) Moy The tragic death in March of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo — mowed down by a crazed manwho jumped into her ambulance — highlighted the dangers that first responders face daily. This is National EMS Week, a time when we recognize the important work that Emergency Medical Service members like Yadira do in our communities. … Continue reading Give thanks to EMTs for their dedication to a dangerous profession

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