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Connect with emergency medical professionals worldwide

Join 15,000+ EMS Professionals

Share knowledge, learn from experiences, and advance emergency medical care together.

15,247 Active Members
8,932 Discussion Topics
245 Departments
47 Countries

1. Discussion Forums

General EMS Discussion

Open discussions about emergency medical services, protocols, and best practices.

1,234 topics • 15,678 posts

Pediatric Emergencies

Specialized discussions about pediatric emergency care and protocols.

567 topics • 4,892 posts

ARIKA Tips & Tricks

Share workflows, shortcuts, and creative uses of ARIKA features.

423 topics • 3,156 posts

Training & Education

Discuss training programs, certifications, and educational resources.

789 topics • 6,234 posts

Rural EMS Challenges

Address unique challenges faced by rural and remote emergency services.

234 topics • 1,567 posts

Technology Integration

Discuss integrating ARIKA with existing EMS systems and workflows.

156 topics • 892 posts

Recent Popular Topics

New pediatric dosing guidelines - what's changed?
by Dr. Sarah Martinez • 2 hours ago
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Voice integration in noisy environments - tips?
by Mike_EMS_NYC • 5 hours ago
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SBAR vs IMIST - which do you prefer and why?
by ParamedicPete • 1 day ago
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2. Knowledge Sharing

Case Study Library

Real-world emergency scenarios and how ARIKA was used to support patient care. Learn from colleagues' experiences and share your own success stories.

  • Pediatric Anaphylaxis: Rural response with weight estimation challenges
  • Multi-Vehicle Accident: Managing multiple trauma patients efficiently
  • Cardiac Arrest: Voice-guided CPR in difficult conditions
  • Overdose Response: Drug identification and interaction checking

Best Practices Database

Crowd-sourced collection of proven techniques and workflows for optimal ARIKA usage.

  • Pre-arrival preparation checklists
  • Voice command optimization for your department
  • Integration with existing protocols
  • Training new team members effectively

3. Professional Development

Dec 15, 2024
Monthly Community Call

Join our monthly video call featuring product updates, community Q&A, and guest speakers.

Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Adams on "AI Ethics in Emergency Medicine"

Featured Event
Jan 10, 2025
Pediatric Emergency Webinar

Advanced pediatric emergency management techniques with ARIKA integration.

Presenter: Children's Hospital EMS Team

Popular
Jan 25, 2025
User Success Stories

Hear from departments that have successfully integrated ARIKA into their operations.

Featuring: Metro Fire Department & Regional EMS

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4. Member Spotlights

Captain Lisa Rodriguez
Metro Fire Department • ARIKA Champion

"ARIKA has revolutionized how we handle pediatric emergencies. The voice integration allows hands-free access to critical dosing information during high-stress situations. Our response times have improved by 23% since implementation."

Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Response • Years of Service: 15

Dr. Michael Chen
Regional EMS Medical Director • Innovation Leader

"The community feedback has been instrumental in shaping ARIKA's development. We've implemented several feature requests that came directly from frontline feedback, making the system more practical for real-world use."

Specialty: EMS System Development • Years of Service: 22

5. Resource Library

Community-Created Resources

Documents, checklists, and guides created and shared by community members.

Quick Reference Cards Training Checklists Protocol Templates Voice Command Guides Integration Workflows Quality Metrics

Research & Publications

Access to studies, research papers, and publications related to AI in emergency medicine.

  • "Impact of AI-Assisted Decision Making on EMS Response Times" (2024)
  • "Voice Technology in High-Stress Emergency Environments" (2024)
  • "Pediatric Dosing Accuracy: Technology vs. Traditional Methods" (2023)
  • "HIPAA Compliance in AI-Powered Healthcare Systems" (2023)

6. Regional Groups

North American EMS

Connect with EMS professionals across the United States and Canada.

8,456 members • 23 states/provinces

European Emergency Services

Discussion group for European emergency medical professionals.

2,134 members • 15 countries

Rural & Remote EMS

Specialized group addressing unique challenges of rural emergency services.

1,567 members • Global

Pediatric Specialists

Focus group for pediatric emergency care specialists and children's hospitals.

892 members • Specialist certification required

7. Community Guidelines

Professional Standards

  • Respect: Maintain professional courtesy in all interactions
  • Privacy: Never share patient information or identifiable case details
  • Accuracy: Verify information before sharing medical guidance
  • Collaboration: Foster a supportive learning environment
  • Evidence-Based: Support recommendations with credible sources

Content Guidelines

  • Stay on-topic and relevant to emergency medical services
  • Use clear, professional language
  • Cite sources for medical information and research
  • Respect intellectual property and copyright
  • Report inappropriate content to moderators

8. Getting Involved

Ways to Contribute

  • Share Experiences: Post case studies and success stories
  • Answer Questions: Help colleagues with technical and clinical queries
  • Create Resources: Develop guides, checklists, and educational materials
  • Mentor Others: Support new ARIKA users and EMS professionals
  • Provide Feedback: Suggest improvements and new features

Recognition Programs

  • Community Champion: Monthly recognition for outstanding contributors
  • Innovation Award: Annual award for creative ARIKA applications
  • Mentorship Recognition: Acknowledgment for helping new members
  • Research Contributor: Recognition for sharing evidence-based practices

9. Join the Community

Getting Started

  1. Create your community profile with professional credentials
  2. Introduce yourself in the "New Members" forum
  3. Join relevant regional and specialty groups
  4. Review community guidelines and best practices
  5. Start participating in discussions and sharing experiences

Access: community.arika.com

Requirements: Valid ARIKA account and professional EMS credentials