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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.
Assessing and improving community health with the Healthy People 2030 plan
Examining the research on physician- vs. paramedic-led teams
STAR Ambulance’s journey to enhancing patient care delivery and the employee experience
The IPC has reported 25 overdose cases and one death related to the use of these drugs since June
Firefighters deconned kids at scene and no one was seriously hurt
He lost his right leg and suffered severe burns and shrapnel wounds when the second of two bombs exploded near him
He suffered broken legs and torn ligaments in his knees
Cross contamination isn’t suspected but is also possible
A federal investigation found the company failed to report the theft of morphine to the DEA and didn’t do enough to prevent the theft of other substances
One man suffered a leg amputation after being hit by the car
The scenario: 29-year-old male, muscle cramps
There was a delay of about 15 minutes until an ambulance was dispatched, and another three minutes for the ambulance to arrive
The new knife analyzes the smoke and can instantly signal whether the tissue is cancerous or healthy
The doctor said the woman has lumbar lordosis, which is a medical term for the curve of the lower spine that makes the buttocks protrude more
The man died from gallstones after his pleas for an ambulance were refused by a 911 call handler, who told him to take a warm bath instead
None of the firefighters contracted the disease, but the mistake still put the firefighters in unnecessary danger
She suffered multiple rib fractures and damage to her right lung that left her in “very grave” condition
Of the 22 students, 18 were taken to the hospital, and all were later released
Differences between the two calls for different management approaches
It took 45 minutes for paramedics to extract the man from under the railcar’s wheels
Although a nurse told doctors that she was recovering from her overdose, those same doctors pronounced her dead
Festivites turn tragic and medics bear witness
Worst of the injuries are crushed vertebrae and two passengers unable to move their legs
A Life Flight helicopter had to land on the highway to take the boy to the hospital
Hannah died of lung complications following a second surgery, but that the new windpipe “worked very well” until the end
After trying rigorous exercise, he was admitted to hospital after contracting rhabdomyolysis and concerns his liver might fail
His wife said said doctors estimate that Scott only has about six months left to live
Family members saw her exhibiting symptoms consistent with some sort of seizure
Skyrocketing female overdose death rates are closely tied to a boom in the overall use of prescribed painkillers
Tests found evidence of heroin and methadone in the remaining liquid in the baby bottle
Seizures in pediatric patients can be caused by many different underlying medical issues
Copeland contracted a rare infection called necrotizing fasciitis in May 2012 after falling from a zip line and gashing her leg
A male 911 dispatcher walked Robinson through the delivery process
