Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
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Research highlights the potential population health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Clinical pharmacists enhance efficiency, safety and collaboration, empowering paramedics and improving patient outcomes
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Hennepin Healthcare aims to join a national study on the pre-hospital use of calcium and vasopressin on trauma patients
The Seattle Fire Department’s buprenorphine pilot program will now allow firefighter/EMTs to use the drug with patients experiencing severe opioid withdrawal
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue utilizes a two-person Cares Team to provide buprenorphine during overdose calls
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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
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
Join Steve Whitehead, Hartwell Medical and EMS1 for 26 brand-new episodes, from CPR consciousness, to hands off chest time and sedation controversies
The fallout from Hurricane Helene has forced some hospitals to begin conserving supplies
Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest plant spurring hospitals and EMS to plan for IV shortages
Flooding from Hurricane Helene has disturbed yellowjacket and bee nests, causing the insects to swarm and sting survivors
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A patient was unresponsive after EMS administered sedatives to a postictal seizure patient restrained by police
Mechanisms, roles and potential risk: What medics need to know about beta blockers
The judge ruled Aurora Paramedic Peter Cichuniec had to make a quick decision the night of the arrest as the highest-ranking paramedic at the scene
Does bolus dose epinephrine or phenylephrine have a role in the prehospital environment?
Vallejo Fire Department paramedics have used tranexamic acid three times with positive results
Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management
A new study highlights the benefits of the drug to treat opioid-related OHCAs
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