Emergency Care
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New Comic Book, “The Vitals: True EMS Stories,” Features Stories of EMS Providers Serving the Community Through the Worst of the COVID-19 Pandemic
In 2020, the Pittsburgh winter felt darker and colder than most. The COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak, and hospitals ...
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Supportive Care for Patients on Ventilators
Ventilators are life-saving devices, but their use can be distressing to people. Our guide provides methods for improving supportive care for these patients.
Emergency Care
Minutes Matter: City of Pittsburgh and UPMC Announce Partnership to Educate and Empower Community in Emergencies
In an emergency, minutes matter. From calling 911, to knowing how to perform chest compressions or how to use a ...
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Can Emergency Management Training Help Healthcare Workers?
A career in healthcare invariably means working in fast-paced and sometimes chaotic situations. While first responders and Emergency Room personnel ...
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How to Become an Emergency Medical Technician
If you spend a lot of time wishing your regular nine to five job could be more exciting, it may ...
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Fitch & Associates Congratulate 47 New Graduates of the Spring Ambulance Service Manager Program
Fitch & Associates recently recognized and congratulated the newest class of 47 graduates of the 2019 Spring Ambulance Service Manager ...
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Avoid Ambulance Dispatch Delays
Delays in EMS ambulance dispatch disrupt the entire EMS patient care process. What begins as a non-issue can easily expand ...