In this episode, National Registry Research Fellow Jacob Kamholz explores a national study on how pain is managed in the field. The research analyzed over 35,000 EMS records of adult patients with confirmed long bone fractures. By linking EMS data with hospital diagnoses, researchers were able to precisely identify the injuries treated by each Clinician.
The study utilized the CDC Social Vulnerability Index to account for factors like income and education levels within different communities. Researchers examined whether the administration of pain medication varied across different patient groups while controlling for age, injury location, and transport time. This methodology ensures a comprehensive look at how care is delivered in various environments.
The findings indicate that differences in treatment exist within the out-of-hospital setting. These variations were not explained by patient preferences or clinical contradictions. We invite you to listen to the full episode to learn how data can help the EMS community continue to provide high-quality care for every patient.

Read the full study here: https://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(23)00267-6/pdf

We all know the rush of flipping on the lights and sirens. It feels like we’re flying, but have you ever wondered if that "fast" ride is actually a dangerous gamble?

In this episode of From Science to the Scene, the National Registry Research Team dives into a massive study of over 19 million EMS calls. Host Chris Gage breaks down the math on whether "driving hot" actually helps or just hurts.

The Shocking Stats:
- The Time Myth: On average, lights and sirens only save about 1 to 3 minutes.
- The Danger Zone: Using them during a response makes a crash 50% more likely.
- The Transport Trap: When you have a patient in the back and use lights and sirens to the hospital, your risk of a crash nearly triples.

Is saving two minutes worth a 300% increase in crash risk? Tune in to hear why the data is forcing us to rethink the way we drive.

Check out the full study here: https://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(18)31325-8/abstract

How do we transform a mountain of complex medical literature into actionable care at the patient side? In the debut episode of our new research podcast, Research Director Ash Panchal and Research Fellow Chris Gage introduce a streamlined way for the entire EMS community to stay informed. Whether you are a frontline Clinician, a Medical Director, or a State Official, staying current with evidence-based guidelines is essential to making informed decisions that improve our profession.
Join us as we identify the most impactful systematic reviews and papers in the field. We promise to do the heavy lifting and break down modern research into concise, ten-minute segments. From Science to the Scene is designed to fit into your busy schedule whether you are between patient transports or heading to the office to help our profession move forward together.