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Access our directory of clinical articles in EMS, which offers in-depth information on patient assessment, treatment protocols, and emerging medical practices. This collection covers various clinical topics essential for EMS professionals, from advanced pharmacology to trauma management. Staying up-to-date with clinical knowledge is vital for delivering high-quality patient care. For additional resources, explore our section on Medical Research. Enhance your clinical expertise with our expert-driven content.
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Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
Unpack the facts and myths behind nitroglycerin use in EMS, from nitro dosing to contraindications for EMTs and paramedics
The investigation reported that the firefighters violated multiple rules, including failing to follow a memo about refusal of treatment and transport
First responders in Aurora treated patients ranged in age from 1 month to 31 years old
How Mehlville Fire Protection District used ET3 and community paramedicine to improve overall health and quality of life for the community
San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel transported 10 people suffering moderate injuries
Madison Fire Department paramedics will now be able to administer buprenorphine
Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and second-degree assault for giving a drug without consent or a legitimate medical purpose
Does your agency provide ongoing training for responding to patients with special needs? If not, do you wish they did?
Unique considerations for responding to emergencies involving individuals with special needs
The Elijah McClain trial highlighted gaps in medical procedures that experts said must be addressed
We asked our audience, “How long should you look for a patient you can’t locate?”
The Crawfordsville pilot program is expected to increase a patient’s chance of survival
Why sticking around may be the single best thing you can do to get better at your job
Gaining insights into the EMS workforce, attrition, education, credentialing and quality patient care
The Justice Department stated the group Blackcat launched an attack on UnitedHealth Group affecting Change Healthcare information
An inside look at Guilford County’s award-winning program response to low-acuity and behavioral health calls
Research underscores the life-saving impact of administering whole blood transfusions as quickly as possible
New report reveals insights into prehospital heat-related incidents attended by EMS
After “numerous poor decisions” and a lengthy rescue, Cole Matthes drove himself to the hospital
Put your trauma care knowledge to the test on trauma terminology and assessment
Making care more accessible, reducing hospital utilization and improving outcomes
Engaging payers, the medical director, administrators and field providers was key to MedStar’s successful telehealth implementation
Video showed smoke filling the Eastern Market station as an insulator under a train began to burn
Real-world data of high-dose naloxone administration by law enforcement officers found no added benefit to opioid overdose patients
Practical takeaways from the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting for initial treatment and safe transportation
How paramedics can take action to protect patients from falling through the cracks
Steve Whitehead shares tips to get your patient to change their way of thinking
Colorado Springs Paramedic Nicholas Fisher tackled Dizmang and placed him in a headlock
“There is no substitute for experience. Yet, regardless of experience level, it is important to consider how EMS education can teach situational awareness”
EMT Robert Molesk said he felt intimidated by Erie County deputies when treating Robert A. Metcalf Jr.
Use these strategies to look for and reduce cognitive error during patient assessment and care
