M. Riccardo Colella

M. Riccardo Colella, DO, MPH, FACEP is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). He serves as Division Chief of EMS Medicine and State of Wisconsin EMS Medical & Trauma Director, focusing on prehospital care systems, cardiac arrest resuscitation, and stroke treatment protocols.

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and EMS
• Education: Residency at Medical College of Georgia, Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, MPH from University of North Carolina

His research examines disparities in emergency care, mechanical compression devices for cardiac arrest, and opioid-related emergencies. Recent publications highlight advancements in:

• Prehospital stroke care
• CPR quality metrics
• Digital engagement for clinical trial ethics
• Emergency airway management strategies
• Opioid overdose response
• ECG diagnostics post-resuscitation

His work frequently appears in journals like Resuscitation, Prehospital Emergency Care, and American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Colella collaborates with institutions including Johns Hopkins University and University of North Carolina, contributing to national EMS guidelines and research networks.