Center for EMS Services at Trinity Health Of New England

10/17/2025

Wesley Kyle, M.D., Emergency Medical Services Director at Saint Mary’s Hospital, recently led a class on Difficult Airways and Surgical Cricothyrotomy. His instruction emphasized the importance of staying prepared for high-stakes airway emergencies, and offered tools to act decisively when seconds count.

10/16/2025

Congratulations Erica!

Lucky number 4!!! Erica Robertson was granted Medical Control from Saint Francis Hospital ! Erica is our first graduate from our Earn While You Learn Paramedic program! Congratulations!!!

10/16/2025

Ketamine: It's a game-changer for most EMS agencies. We're diving into the real science behind prehospital ketamine.

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Myth: It's only for critically injured patients.
Research: We will analyze recently published EMS ketamine research using the PICO model: Patients, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome.

Fact: From pain management in trauma to calming the agitated patient, it's safe, and its uses are broad and evolving. What's the biggest ketamine myth you've heard on the streets? Drop a comment and share your experience! This powerful tool has many purposes.

10/14/2025

Congratulations Pierce!

Congratulations to Pierce Perez on obtaining Medical Control from Saint Francis Hospital! Pierce will be working as a PT paramedic! Way to go Pierce!

10/10/2025

Congratulations to Chez Bowman who completed his precepting and was granted medical control to practice as an independent paramedic with AMR - Greater Hartford/ Northeast, CT

He is joined by Patrick Gauthier, EMS Manager, Saint Francis Hospital, and AMR Supervisor Jane Gordon.

10/09/2025

Why Ketamine is a Game Changer for Trauma Pain:
✅ It's hemodynamically neutral - it won't drop most patients’ blood pressure.
✅No one has a tolerance to it.
✅It's an ideal choice for patients with opioid use disorder or that are on methadone or suboxone.

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10/08/2025

Congrations to Dave from Ludlow Fire Department Ludlow Fire Department on receiving his authorization to practice letter from Mat Goebel, MD, MAS, EMS Medical Director at Mercy Medical Center. We welcome him as he begins serving our community with skill and compassion.

10/06/2025

"Team-based acute stroke care is so important and there are so many critical time points in the management of our patients. From early assessment and recognition by EMS, to initial ED management, and all the way to thrombectomy, coordinated team care gives our patients the best chance for meaningful recoveries. I'm very excited to team up with our EMS partners to provide the best stroke care possible!" shared Raymond Catton, M.D., interventional neurologist, on his approach to team stroke care.

10/06/2025

Congratulations to Mark Blackman on being granted Medical Control from Saint Francis Hospital ! Mark was part of AMR's Earn While You Learn EMT program and we are proud of his accomplishments!

10/01/2025

We had a great experience at the EMS & FIRE PRO Expo! It was an incredible opportunity for our team to learn, share, and grow alongside fellow EMS professionals. From hands-on training to meaningful conversations, we’re grateful for the chance to connect with others who are committed to advancing emergency care. Thank you to everyone who made this event such a success!

10/01/2025

C-Collars in Penetrating Trauma

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Would you ditch the collar of penetrating neck trauma?

09/26/2025

Our emergency medical providers at Trinity Health Of New England are joining CT Not One More to share a simple message: if you’re heading out, make a plan to get home safely. Choose a designated driver. Call a ride. Stay where you are.