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Focus on what you can identify within an ECG tracing, rather than the criteria
Put your trauma care knowledge to the test on trauma terminology and assessment
Real-world data of high-dose naloxone administration by law enforcement officers found no added benefit to opioid overdose patients
Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and second-degree assault for giving a drug without consent or a legitimate medical purpose
Research underscores the life-saving impact of administering whole blood transfusions as quickly as possible
The BD MiniDraw™ Capillary Blood Collection System enables lab-quality testing in convenient locations for patients, such as local pharmacies
Heart block recognition and treatment present a challenge in EMS education
The key to differentiating abdominal pain is to utilize as many assessment tools as possible
Dr. Jerry Snow shares xylazine pharmacology, treatment tips and high-dose naloxone implications
Clinicians should be aware of how ventricular-assist devices work and what distress signs to look for in patients
Critical insights into the implications of recent court rulings on EMS practice and patient care
Check your knowledge of carbon monoxide poisoning causes, symptoms and protective strategies on scene
CO poisoning is a life-threatening emergency and victims must be removed from the environment immediately without placing the rescuers in danger
Understanding these fractures is vital for providing effective patient care and making informed treatment and transport decisions
The “Lost in Translation” campaign highlights the challenges deaf people have in ambulances, EDs
Five options for exchanging the SGA for an endotracheal tube
From vocal cords to alveoli, and mmHg to Lpm: Test your airway knowledge
How I explained response speed to the question “why don’t you run to the patient?” from an EMT student
What is your organization doing to enhance medics’ mathematical skills in the field?
A jury found Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec guilty of criminally negligent homicide for administering ketamine to McClain
When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
Keep the following tips in mind when you encounter a patient who went out of his/her way to overindulge this holiday
Which event will have the biggest impact on EMS? Cast your vote
Master seizure thresholds, classification and treatment approaches
The criminalization of medical errors has added a new layer to reducing harm
Novel use of video laryngoscopy with recording capability to improve clinical oversight in EMS airway management
A flight paramedic shares her harrowing experience of a severe allergic reaction to medication and her gratitude to the flight nurse who treated her
Janet Taylor shares assessment and management tips for mastering seizure thresholds, classification and treatment approaches