Category: What’s New in EMS

New Body-Worn Camera Guide for EMS Agencies

Body-worn cameras (BWCs) are not yet in widespread use in EMS nationwide, but interest is growing. Organizations that have employed BWCs have realized significant benefits from BWC use. For example, according to ems.gov, BWCs can: Visually document the patient’s condition and behavior in real-time; Promote EMS practitioner accountability; Capture illegal or...

ECMO for COVID-19 Patients

Over the last several months, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has been used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. In a recent study, 40 consecutive patients between the ages of 22 and 64 years of age were place on ECMO as a treatment for respiratory related complications originating from COVID-19. All 40 patients...

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