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Episode 89: Meet The EMS Research Fellows!
The future of EMS depends on research that drives better decisions, stronger systems, and improved patient care. In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth sits down with the National Registry's three current EMS Research Fellows to discuss their journeys into research, the groundbreaking projects they're leading, and how the fellowship is shaping the next generation of EMS scientists. From workforce resilience and cardiac arrest research to airway management and public health, the conversation offers an inside look at how research is helping advance the EMS profession. The fellows also share what it's like to balance doctoral studies with full-time work at the National Registry, the value of mentorship, and the unique opportunities the fellowship provides. Whether you are an EMS clinician, educator, leader, or someone passionate about the future of prehospital care, this episode offers an inspiring look at the people and research driving the profession forward. To learn more about the National Registry EMS Research Fellowship and upcoming application opportunities, visit NREMT.org.
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From Science to the Scene
Prehospital Airway Trends
A national study published in Prehospital Emergency Care highlights new insights into prehospital trauma airway placement. Researchers evaluated over 5.7 million EMS trauma responses from the 2023 National EMS Information System dataset to understand how advanced airway device utilization varies across injury types.
While overall advanced airway placement is rare, occurring in less than four out of every 1,000 trauma activations, specific high-energy mechanisms demand rapid intervention. Falls and motor vehicle collisions account for the largest total volume of trauma calls, but firearm-related injuries and motorcycle crashes show the highest rates of advanced airway use across every age group. Firearm injuries resulted in over 51 advanced airway placements per 1,000 activations, and surgical cricothyrotomy was performed most frequently in cases involving firearm trauma and intentional self-harm.
Understanding these injury patterns allows EMS agencies to optimize training and equipment preparation. High-risk calls require early assessment and procedural readiness for complex airways.
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From Science to the Scene
Produced by the National Registry’s Research Team, From Science to the Scene bridges the gap between academic research and field medicine, translating complex data from the American Heart Association (AHA), the Prehospital Guidelines Consortium (PGC), and leading journals into actionable knowledge for EMS Clinicians and leaders.