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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
The additional training focuses on medications for drug overdoses, low blood sugar, and breathing problems; five certification levels will go down to three
Officer Dennis Guerra, 38, was declared brain dead Wednesday; his partner, Rosa Rodriguez, is still in critical condition
None of the injuries, which included broken bones, is considered life-threatening
Collaborative software between Impact Instrumentation, Bio-Nexus shows great promise in monitoring critical-care equipment without interrupting patient care
If an ambulance is found to have bed bugs, the vehicle can remain out of service for as long as three hours while it undergoes treatment by technicians
The firefighter was airlifted to a hospital to undergo surgery; he later had to have his left leg amputated from being pinned
Coworkers and responders were able to control his bleeding, and the man was conscious and talking
Shocked students were trying desperately to find a way to finish their course work that started in September and was supposed to finish May 6th
The paramedic reportedly confessed that not only did he steal a dozen hydrocodone pills from a home, but he ingested them on the clock as well
Understand the shape and significance of a plethysmograph waveform to glean a lot of information about your patient’s cardiovascular status
The 35-year-old mom was on a long waiting list, until a longtime co-worker and acquaintance decided to help make sure she lives to see her daughter grow up
Witnesses said it stemmed from the firefighter refusing to move his fire truck because he was rendering aid to the patient
The pair fell from the bridge railing, became entangled and fell spinning to the ground, drawing a rescue operation and a crowd of onlookers
Her heart rate is rapid, her skin clammy and she’s having trouble breathing — what’s your diagnosis?
“Allowing first responders to administer Narcan will save lives,” Gov. Chris Christie said
As community paramedicine continues to grow, the American Nurses Association released standards for working together to provide quality services
Her heart rate is rapid, her skin clammy and she’s having trouble breathing — what’s your diagnosis?
Emergency medical personnel, state and local police, and firefighters would be able to file claims for mental-health counseling following post-traumatic stress diagnoses by board-certified psychiatrists or psychologists
The study will be the first large test of cocoa flavanols, which in previous smaller studies improved blood pressure, cholesterol, the body’s use of insulin, artery health and other heart-related factors
Understanding the difference can sometimes make all the difference
With all respect to the physician community, please think bigger
Doctors envision ambulance crews someday using the technology to provide real-time video and audio to hospitals
The woman is expected to recover; five firefighters were also hospitalized for stings
The man only suffered minor injuries from the fall; he was taken to a hospital for observation
