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The PCR is all that stands between you and trouble when you find yourself on the witness stand
Career paths for a U.S. Army MOS 68W (health care specialist)
From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app
QinFlow donates dozens of Warrior blood warmers to Ukraine for field transfusions to improve patient outcomes
Exploring the infection control benefits of chlorhexidine, alcohol, betadine and povidone iodine-alcohol
Janet Taylor’s medical career allowed her to follow her passions from working as a flight nurse to serving as a nurse in a paramedic role
Think you know the tips and tricks to make the process go smoothly? Check your knowledge
From where to begin, to last-resort options: Tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of pediatric IV placements
Why administration of normal saline off-duty constitutes possession and delivery of a controlled substance
Two of the providers were cited for allegedly witnessing the incident and not preventing or reporting it
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS
Know the difference between septic shock and cardiogenic shock and how to treat both in the field
Authorities said the firefighter used a passcode from his previous fire department job to take the supplies
The paramedic’s girlfriend told investigators she once woke up and found an IV in her arm
Triage burn victims for inhalation injury and fluid administration by putting these four pieces of the puzzle together
Rapid restoration of blood flow is the most critical determiner of functional brain survival
Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment
A recent study shows an increased survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients who are administered medication through IV access rather than IO access
Baxter said their manufacturing sites that were impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico are now all connected to power grids
Also in short supply is saline, or sodium chloride, the solution most frequently given to help rehydrate patients
The American Hospital Association said the problem was worsened as a result of Hurricane Maria’s impact on manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico
The decision, which came down Friday, allows paramedics across the state to administer acetaminophen, Motrin and an IV option of Toradol
2003 AHA guidelines noted IOs provide a favorable alternative to traditional IV techniques for fluid and medication administration
Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher and Dr. Matthew Bivens are working to close off one avenue that can lead to opioid addiction
From exam tips to career advice, our top columns of the past 10 years covered all the bases
Conn. judge and jury find that Good Samaritan immunity protects paramedics, not employers
How many of these habits have you developed and carry with you off-duty?
