EMS Research

10/07/2026

Just published- the second article in my series on EMS psych, this time focused on pediatrics.

A framework for pediatric crisis calls starts with ruling out medical causes and keeping caregivers involved

09/29/2026

Check it out - My article in EMS1 about EMS Psych just came out!

What EMS should assess, rule out and reconsider

08/28/2026

I was a guest on the "Disaster Podcast" to talk about the way first responders communicate, hope you can check it out:

Tonight we have Bram Duffee PhD, EMT-P on to talk about critical incident stress and management of psychological emergency communication. Bram is a paramedic, professor, author, and podcaster. He’s most recently written the book “Psychological Emergency Communication and Care by First Responders...

08/22/2026

A new article about police psych response just posted where I discuss one of the mnemonics from my book Psychological Emergency Communication and Care by First Responders

Behavioral cues, sudden silence, physical symptoms and new information can signal that an officer’s initial assessment — and response plan — needs to change

08/07/2026

https://atlanta.newsnetmedia.com/story/227402/first-responders-are-being-sent-into-mental-health-crises-without-the-tools-to-survive-them-a-new-book-aims-to-change-that/

Houston, TX, USA – Law enforcement agencies across the country are grappling with staggering rates of police shooting encounters on emergency calls. Fire departments and EMS crews are reporting a dramatic surge in violence against responders that requires medication for sedation. And in some juris...

07/28/2026

https://www.professorbram.com/publications

07/27/2026

My latest book is available now: Psychological Emergency Communication and Care by First Responders
https://www.professorbram.com/publications

02/17/2026

Check out this interview about conducting research in EMS

When does a quality improvement project become human research? If you're reviewing patient charts or surveying new hires, you might be stepping into the worl...

01/23/2026

In cases of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) from severe blood loss, could chest compressions do more harm than good? Check put the newest episode of EMS Research for a breakdown:

For a pulseless trauma patient, starting CPR is an ingrained response. But in cases of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) from severe blood loss, could ches...

01/23/2026

Email from McSwain Trauma Education Project Guest Speaker - Will Chapleau Register for the 2nd Tuesday at Two (2:00 CT) Trauma Talk McSwain Trauma Education Project 2nd Tuesday at Two (2:00 CT) Trauma