FieldBrief Content

As the weather warms, get a refresher on how to handle severity, depth and special populations when it comes to burn care.

Burn care myths EMS providers must know—fluid rates, cooling risks, IV access, and when to transport patients directly to a burn center.

Meet Casey Kohler, a MetroHealth trauma surgeon, and learn how her EMT experience shaped her path to burn care and patient-focused trauma treatment.

Learn how EMS and fire responders can safely size up fireworks scenes, identify hidden hazards, and manage risks during incidents.

Learn how peer support programs help first responders manage stress after high-acuity calls, build resilience, and protect mental health in EMS and fire services.

Learn how EMS professionals can spot signs of non-accidental burn injuries, document findings, and respond appropriately to suspected abuse cases in the field.

Learn how to manage EMS stress, what to do within 48 hours of a critical incident, signs and signals of a stress reaction, and where to find help.

With the rise in traumatic injuries that comes with the spring, learn how EMS agencies access whole blood to help control rapid hemorrhage in trauma patients.

MetroHealth provides on-site and virtual educational opportunities for first responders—learn how you can earn CEUs just by reading this newsletter.

Learn how MetroHealth works with the Northern Ohio Trauma System (NOTS) to coordinate and optimize trauma triage and care.