Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers are the first step in providing world-class care throughout UPMC’s system. “If there is not an effective partnership and teamwork… Read more
Category: emergency medicine
UPMC Children’s Trial Aims to Identify which IV Fluid is Best for Pediatric Sepsis
When a child arrives at an emergency department and the clinician suspects sepsis, one of the most important first treatments is to give fluid intravenously.… Read more
UPMC Children’s Brings Pediatric Emergency Care to North Central PA
Yesterday, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh announced the expansion of pediatric emergency care services in north central Pennsylvania. Providers caring for pediatric patients in the… Read more
Every Second Counts: UPMC Police Officers Play Critical Role in Lifesaving Care
In emergency situations, every second counts. When patients experience medical emergencies at UPMC facilities, UPMC police officers are sometimes first to respond. They routinely demonstrate… Read more
UPMC & UPMC Health Plan Launch Freedom House 2.0 to Support Economically Disadvantaged Individuals
UPMC and UPMC Health Plan recently launched “Freedom House 2.0”— a project designed to recruit, train and employ first responders from economically disadvantaged communities, many… Read more