EMS Research

02/17/2026

Check out this interview about conducting research in EMS

When does a quality improvement project become human research? If you're reviewing patient charts or surveying new hires, you might be stepping into the worl...

01/23/2026

In cases of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) from severe blood loss, could chest compressions do more harm than good? Check put the newest episode of EMS Research for a breakdown:

For a pulseless trauma patient, starting CPR is an ingrained response. But in cases of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) from severe blood loss, could ches...

01/23/2026

Email from McSwain Trauma Education Project Guest Speaker - Will Chapleau Register for the 2nd Tuesday at Two (2:00 CT) Trauma Talk McSwain Trauma Education Project 2nd Tuesday at Two (2:00 CT) Trauma

01/09/2026

Check out my new article and podcast on using Ai in EMS

A study led by Eric Miller analyzed 104 patient care records near Boston, finding ChatGPT accurately predicted diagnoses in 75% of cases, suggesting its potential as a diagnostic tool.

12/23/2025

There have been some really cool research advancements this year! Here is my article and full podcast for the rundown!

A systematic review in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found many EMS providers avoid mental health services due to stigma, emphasizing the need for cultural change.

12/11/2025

Focusing on reassurance and hope is more helpful than false promises during emergencies. We've got you; you're not alone. #...

12/10/2025

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🚨 Patients in medical emergencies enter a HYPNOTIC STATE—and most providers don't know it.Dr. Bram Duffee isn't your typical academic. He's a critical care ...

12/06/2025

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12/02/2025

Checkout this interview with Jimmy Apple "EMS Avenger" talking about AHA 2025 guidelines

The 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care introduce significant updates, including a focus on on-scene resuscitation, cautious use of...

11/04/2025

https://www.jems.com/patient-care/rethinking-epinephrine-use-in-traumatic-cardiac-arrest/

Host Bram Duffee discusses epinephrine's role in traumatic cardiac arrest with a trauma surgeon, challenging EMS protocols based on a six-year study of over 1,600 patients.

10/09/2025

I have exciting news to share - my journal article just published, check it out!

Duffee, B. & Newton, A. (2025). From harm to healing: Addressing the nocebic effects of negative language in emergency care. International Journal of Paramedicine. (12). 160-166. https://doi.org/10.56068/OPMU6243. Retrieved from https://internationaljournalofparamedicine.com/index.php/ijop/article/view/3292

From Harm to Healing Addressing the Nocebic Effects of Negative Language in Emergency Care Article Sidebar PDF-Final Published: Oct 8, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56068/OPMU6243 Keywords: Nocebic language, communication strategies, positive language, psychoneurological responses, hypnosis, therapeu...

07/19/2025

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