Join faculty member and speaker Bram Duffee, PhD, EMT-P at the EMS World Expo in Indianapolis October 20-24, 2025 for an essential session, “The Basics of EMS Research and Recent Advancements.”
Understanding the Foundations of EMS Research
In a time of instant information, it’s crucial to distinguish between a quick online search and true, rigorous research. This session begins by establishing that foundation, exploring how systematic investigation differs from casual information gathering. You will learn why the structured process of forming hypotheses, collecting evidence, and undergoing peer validation is essential for advancing clinical practice.
A Look at Recent Advancements in EMS
To bring these concepts to life, the session will feature highlights from interviews with leading researchers, showcasing a diverse range of recent studies that are changing EMS practice.
Key topics include:
- Exotic Envenomation: A fascinating case study on a captive black mamba bite, detailing its unique neurological symptoms and successful antivenom management.
- Pain Management Disparities: A review of a study revealing significant racial disparities in pain management for long bone fractures, prompting critical conversations about equity in care.
- Provider Mental Health: An examination of EMS organizational culture and traumatic experiences, highlighting staggering statistics on paramedic PTSD and suicidal ideation.
- Post-ROSC Care: An analysis of on-scene time after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and its association with patient survival and neurological outcomes.
- Occupational Risks: A look at occupational fatalities and injury data, including gender-differentiated risks for transportation incidents, trips, and falls.
- Advanced Airway Management: A retrospective review of prehospital surgical cricothyrotomy, confirming its high success rate by paramedics and the importance of rapid decision-making.
- Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation: Findings from a study suggesting a potential limit for epinephrine doses during resuscitation to improve the chances of good neurological recovery.
Join Us at EMS World Expo 2025
This session offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your understanding of EMS research and learn about the latest evidence shaping our profession. Whether you are looking to implement evidence-based practices, start your own research project, or simply stay informed, this presentation provides the knowledge and tools you need.
