Pulsara

05/29/2026

We've got an exciting month of events in June! In addition to presenting a Pulsara Tips & Tricks session during the Heroes in the Heartland Conference, we'll also be attending events in Florida and Tennessee. Visit the link below to see where you can catch next month.

We're heading to three trade shows in June. See where you can catch Team Pulsara!

05/28/2026

The FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program is now open. This year, there are several important updates to priorities, funding rules, and timelines that could significantly affect how departments prepare and position their applications.

Visit the link below to learn about the most important changes.

FEMA’s latest AFG guidance emphasizes firefighter wellness, tighter project controls and more disciplined budgeting

05/26/2026

Inefficient communication is often a culprit behind inflated door-to-needle times for stroke patients. This Stroke Awareness Month, take stock of how your teams communicate. How can you leverage the power of networked communication to improve treatment times for your stroke patients?

Inefficient communication often inflates door-to-needle times. But when clinicians communicate in real time, stroke patients receive faster treatment.

05/22/2026

EMS Week continues today with EMS Recognition Day, an important time to honor the EMT's and paramedics on the front lines of care. We'd like to thank all EMS professionals, including those on the Pulsara team, who impact lives, families, and communities every day. Happy EMS Recognition Day!

Join us in celebrating EMS professionals this EMS Week, honoring their dedication and impact on patient care in high-pressure situations.

05/20/2026

On EMS for Children Day, we'd like to recognize the hard work of EMS agencies like Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS), whose forward-thinking initiatives ensure pediatric behavioral health patients get the care they need faster.

By implementing a new protocol, MEMS reduced pediatric psych patient clearances at Arkansas Children's Hospital by 46%, bypassing the ED and transporting patients directly to behavioral health facilities. Visit the link below to learn how the protocol and criteria were created.

With Pulsara and a new protocol, Metro EMS in Little Rock, AR, is transporting some young patients directly from the scene to behavioral health facilities.

05/18/2026

A community member is often the first person on scene during an emergency. What if, after calling 911, they started simple lifesaving steps (when safe), guided others nearby, and handed off to professional responders when they arrived?

We encourage the public to take and bleeding control courses. Do you think including additional training would be beneficial in your community? Let us know in the comments below!

The right messaging and training can give community members the confidence to step up during emergencies

05/14/2026

Improving quality of care and outcomes for patients goes beyond the decision to give tPA. It's about communication and coordination among ALL members of the care team to save time when even seconds matter. Visit the link for seven tips to improve quality of care and speed time to treatment for stroke patients.

Optimizing stroke care processes is crucial since every second counts in this critical condition. Here are seven tips to improve quality of care.

05/12/2026

From Texas to South Carolina, we'd like to wish a happy International Nurses Day to the nurses on our team and to nurses around the world. One week hardly seems long enough to recognize the invaluable contributions you make to our communities every day. We are forever grateful for the compassionate care, dedication, and support you provide to your patients.

05/07/2026

The first Acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Guidelines have been released by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. The guidelines include risk factors for acute PE, comprehensive recommendations and treatment options, and follow-up care. Visit the link below to learn more!

Guideline Highlights: The first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology introduces a new Acute Pulmonary Embolism Clinical Category system to define the...

05/06/2026

Today kicks off *and* National Nurses Day! Today, and every day, we're proud to celebrate the nurses in our communities and on our team. Thank you for the work you do, the lives you impact, and the compassion you bring to every interaction.

Join us in celebrating National Nurses Day, honoring the dedication and impact of nurses in patient care and the vital role they play in health care innovation.