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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of STAT MedEvac

We’re excited to announce on November 8th, 2024, we will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of STAT MedEvac with a fundraising event for the Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation. Tickets will be on sale soon, so please be on the lookout in the upcoming weeks for more information on the STAT MedEvac and PEMF social media sites and websites for more details. 

 

STAT MedEvac 40th Anniversary Celebration (pemf.net) 

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of STAT MedEvac2024-08-04T21:51:43-04:00

Employee Profile: Andrew Basile

Employee Profile: Andrew Basile2024-07-30T16:15:55-04:00

Celebrating a Milestone!

Since 1981, we’ve proudly provided Medical Command services to EMS agencies, coinciding with the start of our Emergency Medicine Residency Program. Over the years, we’ve achieved many milestones, including the build of our new communication center, and today, we celebrate another significant one! 

Ten years after launching the UPMC Medical Command program, we’ve captured our one millionth medical command report!  Our UPMC Enterprise Development Services team launched the web-based documentation program on July 1, 2014. It now averages 100,000 reports per year! 

 We want to give a huge shoutout to all our Communications Specialists for their incredible work and to our EMS partners who support UPMC Medical Command. A special mention goes to Eastern Area Prehospital Services for calling in the milestone EMS report and to Communications Specialist II Haley McClure for documenting […]

Celebrating a Milestone!2024-07-29T21:53:10-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Needle Chest Decompression – Is the OG EMS Skill Still Effective and Useful?

Needle Chest Decompression – Is the OG EMS Skill Still Effective and Useful?

This podcast, we talk about the OG EMS skill, needle chest decompression.  Many EMS providers learn and practice it in their annual skills review. But how many have done it on an actual patient?  Is it still an effective skill? UPMC-Presbyterian trauma surgeon, Joshua Brown, MD MSc overviews the latest research.

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Needle Chest Decompression – Is the OG EMS Skill Still Effective and Useful?2024-07-23T19:29:18-04:00

5 Grilling Safety Tips

 

It’s grilling season! It’s the best time of the year to get outside and cook some delicious food on the grill, but a recent statistic found that July is the peak month for grill fires. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 22,155 patients per year go to the emergency room because of injuries involving grills. It is imperative to take precautions for any type of fire, and to lessen the need for emergency services.

 

  1. Location is extremely important when it comes to using a grill. Propane, gas and charcoal grills are designed for areas where there is plenty of ventilation, so make sure you have a flat surface outdoors for your grill, far away from any structures. While it may be tempting to use a grill in an open garage or under […]
5 Grilling Safety Tips2024-07-17T10:16:33-04:00

Employee Profile: Shane Taylor

 

Employee Profile: Shane Taylor2024-07-15T13:07:57-04:00

Firework Safety Tips

 

It’s that time of the year again… firework season! While fireworks are a fun summer tradition, fireworks have led to a heavy amount of summer injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 10,000 firework-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms in the U.S. last year, including 11 firework-related deaths. There are many precautions that should be taken when it comes to keeping yourself and others safe while setting them off. Here are some helpful tips to keep your summer gatherings safe:  

  • Close adult supervision is required for older children and their handling of fireworks.  
  • Younger children shouldn’t be in close contact with fireworks. 
  • Never use fireworks under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  
  • Never light fireworks indoors or in the close presence of other people, buildings, or flammable material. 
  • Make […]
Firework Safety Tips2024-07-03T08:36:22-04:00

Employee Profile: Ronnie New

Ronnie New

Sr. Manager, Risk and Safety

Years of Service – 11

Credentials:

A&P/IA Mechanic

Certified Safety Professional

M.S. in Occupational Safety Management

Fun Facts:

  • Ronnie was born in Texas.
  • His favorite sport is hockey even though he’s never played a second of it (see previous).
  • Yes, he has been bitten by a rattlesnake!!
  • Running changed Ronnie’s life and is his favorite thing to do.
  • His second favorite thing to do is cook.
Employee Profile: Ronnie New2024-07-01T11:30:01-04:00

5 Ways to Stay Hydrated

Since childhood, we have been told that we should be drinking at least eight glasses of water a day, but environmental factors and individual health needs could change your body’s needs during the summer especially. If you’re going to include more outdoor events or physical activities in your routine, it’s important that you continue to keep your body hydrated. Here are five ways to help increase your water intake:  

  1. Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. Starting off the day with a full glass of water will not only help your body to feel energized, but it will also give your metabolism a boost to get your day on track.  
  1. Use your phone to keep you updated. Whether it be an app focused on your movement and nutrition, or manually setting alarms to keep […]
5 Ways to Stay Hydrated2024-06-14T13:03:18-04:00
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