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.