JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services

JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services) and the EMS Today Conference and Exposition strive to be top sources of information aimed at enhancing patient care before hospital arrival. We fulfill our goal by sharing the newest and most trustworthy information, which includes clinical advancements, engaging case studies, insights on management, legal guidance, innovative products, research findings, special editorial features, supplemental content, and opportunities for in-person networking, among other resources.

National, Trade/B2B

English

Magazine

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#407160

United States

#141820

Health/Public Health and Safety

#113

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Rural MI EMS Upgrades Heart Attack Response with 12/15-Lead ECG

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

A new life-saving device is making its way into ambulances in St. Johns, helping medics better assess heart attack victims. The new ECGs, Lifepak 35s, are being deployed on Clinton Area Ambulance Service units, allowing paramedics to better-0monitor blood levels and identify potential blockages in real time—before a patient reaches the hospital.
Video Catches Drivers Ignoring Ambulance in Cape Coral (FL)

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

Disturbing footage captured in Cape Coral shows multiple drivers speeding past an ambulance attempting to navigate through an intersection. The incident occurred Thursday at the 20th Street intersection on Santa Barbara Boulevard South, WBBH reports. Witness Daniel Martin, who recorded the scene on his GoPro, was shocked as nine to ten cars ignored the ambulance’s flashing lights and sirens.
Uniopolis (OH) EMS Faces Shutdown Without New Volunteers

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

For more than 75 years, the Uniopolis Fire Department has responded to emergencies. However, that could end soon if more volunteers don’t join the department, the Wapakoneta Daily News reports. “We have reached a critical time,” Uniopolis Fire Chief Kelly Knutzen told the newspaper. “We are not in need of money as many departments are.
Tyler County (WV) Mandates Paramedic and EMT on Every Ambulance

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

New standards set by the Tyler County Commission require every ambulance operating in the county to have both an emergency medical technician (EMT) and a paramedic on board for every call at minimum. If an ambulance provider can’t satisfy that call it is expected to call Tyler County EMS for backup. The new rules received pushback at a county commission meeting over the future of Middlebourne EMS, WTRF reports.
Sensory Kits Coming to VT Ambulances to Support Neurodivergent Children

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

Vermont emergency medical services (EMS) providers are expanding the use of ‘sensory kits’ to assist in treating neurodivergent children. The Vermont Department of Health plans to equip all 225 ambulances across the state with sensory kits designed to help young patients feel more comfortable in high-stress situations, WCAX reports.
North Memorial’s Air Care Team Marks 40 Years of Life-Saving Missions in MN

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

For 40 years the North Memorial Air Care team has been a lifeline for patients in critical need, transporting and treating thousands in Minnesota and beyond. Since its beginnings in 1985 the Air Care team has grown into a vital emergency response service that serves 85,000 patients annually with a fleet of seven helicopters, WCCO reports.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Ambulance in Salinas (CA)

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

An ambulance struck and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning in Salinas, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Abbott Street, south of Harris Road, KSBW reports. Authorities said a female pedestrian stepped into the roadway in front of a southbound American Medical Response Ford Transit ambulance for reasons still under investigation.
Medics Injured in Philadelphia Ambulance Crash

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

Medical studies have shown that administering whole blood before patients reach the emergency room significantly improves survival odds. Despite this evidence, most EMS agencies do…
$300,000 Federal Grant Brings Upgrades to Webster County (IA) EMS

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

Emergency medical services (EMS) in Webster County will receive a new facility via a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program. For decades, the Southwest Webster Ambulance Service in Gowrie has been operating out of a cramped and outdated facility. A new facility will be constructed next to the existing one, WHO13 reports. Funds for the new building come from a revolving loan fund managed by Webster Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association.
What's Stopping EMS Agencies From Adopting Prehospital Blood Transfusions?

2 months ago | jems.com | Dan Landrigan

Medical studies have shown that administering whole blood before patients reach the emergency room significantly improves survival odds. Despite this evidence, most EMS agencies do not carry blood. For patients experiencing severe blood loss, their chance of survival diminishes with every minute they go without a transfusion. Despite the success EMS providers have shown using whole blood in the field, financial and logistical challenges prevent broader adoption, KY3 reports.