Tactical EMS / TEMS
The Tactical EMS / TEMS topic area gives officers all the relevant news and information they need to keep up to date on this ever-changing element of critical injury care and medical response.
Ketter survived a harrowing standoff and returned to duty, proving resilience knows no limits
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LEOs must develop fundamental knowledge and skills in tactical operations to credibly address horrific active shooter incidents
‘Nero’s Law’ is named after a K-9 who was severely injured in the line of duty
Officer Brett Morava and Lt. Glenn McCune have used an AED not once, but twice to save lives in the last few years
Along with a new vendor for their bleeding program, the American College of Surgeons also debuted its branded C-A-T, a “true self-applied, one-handed tourniquet”
The lightweight kit features necessary medical components in a compact, rugged shell
Rapid response is key when it comes to emergency hemorrhage incidents
The officer said he didn’t try to stop the bleeding because he feared causing more harm to the man
The incident was not only deadly, it was also tactically eye-opening
The law would allow first responders to treat wounded K-9s onsite instead of waiting for a veterinarian
Tips and tricks for patrol officers without significant medical training and limited supplies
The kits will go to patrols in more rural areas where response time is slower
Each EMT-certified trooper will now carry advanced equipment for trauma, airway management and other medical emergencies
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Challenge LEOs to go beyond the basics and demonstrate tourniquet competency in a variety of challenging environments and scenarios
Teach LEOs to use a tourniquet efficiently and effectively with these instructional tips from experienced field operators and Stop the Bleed instructors
Here are the basics for purchasing tourniquets for police officers and quick tips for successfully applying a tourniquet to control severe extremity bleeding
South Kingstown EMS trio came to the aid of State Police Col. James Manni who was experiencing anaphylaxis
Police officers jumped into action when high winds forced the city’s paramedics to suspend operations
Deputy William Mellana, a school resource deputy, sprang into action after the boy collapsed
“We are fortunate to have people like Officer Baldwin in our ranks,” said Chief Michael Lyle
Dr. John Williams discusses the hazards of fentanyl and how officers can minimize risks
Deputy Jordan Ream led the charge, trying to calm the woman down and telling her to push
Taylor Brandt credits her tactical emergency medical training from the department for being able to give nine people another chance at life
Medical experts say inaccurate messaging is instilling unnecessary fear in first responders
Joint units of officers and social workers right now can be dispatched to any type of call, but that’s going to change come September
The statement comes after the city announced it would soon start sending unarmed mental health professionals to certain calls instead of police
Trained deputies “could help save someone’s life” sheriff says during program’s first week
A chest seal is indicated for penetrating trauma victims to restore or maintain the ability for the patient to breathe through the normal route
A California Highway Patrol chopper waits to evacuate a patient after a head-on collision
“It’s the best I could do with what I had,” said Officer Ronald Kennedy
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