No IV, No Problem: A Cross Sectional Analysis of Antiemetic Therapies in Statewide...
Based on a cross-sectional analysis of statewide EMS protocols in the United States, adoption of BLS protocols for the treatment of nausea remains low.
The Relative Importance of Vital Signs in Campus-Based Emergency Services
This study examined the vital signs of patients of the University of Texas at Dallas' BLS response team and compared them to established standards of upgrading to ALS.
Designing Safety into Ambulances
Massachusetts Institute of Technology EMS designed an innovative new ambulance, incorporating best practices and current evidence to enhance provider safety.
Implementing Stop the Bleed at Skidmore College
Skidmore College Emergency Medical Services (SCEMS) implemented a Stop to Bleed campaign at Skidmore College. SCEMS organized 20 free bleeding control trainings to train over 60 community members and incorporated $5,000 into the Skidmore Campus Safety 2018 budget for bleeding control equipment.
Reducing Barriers to Bystander Intervention:
Harvard University's Crimson EMS developed a workshop series for students on campus, focusing on CPR and Stop the Bleed training.
Integrating Continuing Education Credits to a Collegiate EMS Training Model
The University of Pennsylvania Medical Emergency Response Team implemented a program to integrate continuing medical education (CME) credits into their training curriculum.
Free of Charge: Analysis of an Urban Collegiate EMS Agency
Herman et al. conducted a retrospective review of itemized billing forms from Tulane EMS. The financial costs saved by students due to the availability of Tulane EMS were estimated.
Expanding Collegiate EMS Agencies
Expanding EMS agencies face many challenges pertaining to on-scene operations, administrative oversight, and sustainability. Yale EMS (YEMS) faced a $5000 budget deficit, inconsistent training of probationary members, and a high incidence of equipment deficiencies, delayed response times, and unsafe scene conditions. YEMS addressed these concerns using a three-pronged approach tackling Operations, Administration, and Sustainability challenges.
Cardiac Health and Stroke Awareness Month (CHASAM)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) EMS designed a non-certification learning opportunity for students who have not previously sought out CPR training. MIT EMS’s creation of an annual Cardiac Health and Stroke Awareness Month (CHASAM), piloted in 2016 and repeated in 2017, substantially increased the number of trained bystanders from a diverse selection of residential communities.
Promoting Youth Emergency Preparedness through Lifesaving Emergency Skill Workshops
Members of Harvard CrimsonEMS expanded outreach to high-school students to create a more medically-literate youth community.