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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.
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro review video of intubation and an external ventricular drain
National survey also finds 3 in 5 Americans believe that AI will lead to better heart care
The BD MiniDraw™ Capillary Blood Collection System enables lab-quality testing in convenient locations for patients, such as local pharmacies
Monica Laso yelled for help but no one heard her
Heart block recognition and treatment present a challenge in EMS education
PG&E had to secure power lines before Santa Clara County firefighters could begin extricating the patient
Blending technology and human-driven care to navigate language barriers and make the scene safer
Is it the providers’ responsibility to stay until the patient can be located? If not, how long is long enough?
Assess abdominal pain in 5 seconds or less with Steve Whitehead
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
Doctors had told the hunter’s family that he may not walk again
Clinicians should be aware of how ventricular-assist devices work and what distress signs to look for in patients
Researchers, clinicians at UC San Diego Health used “COMPOSER” with over 100,000 digital records of sepsis patients, to calculate a lower mortality rate
Critical insights into the implications of recent court rulings on EMS practice and patient care
The plant near Plaquemine experienced an unintended reaction in a sulfuric acid tank led to the venting of the toxic vapors
A rope rescue system was setup to retrieve a Colorado Springs worker that suffered a medical emergency and fell
The initial call for the Colorado Springs Community Response Medicine crew was for man lying near the water
The medical director for the Middletown Division of Fire stated the paramedics “breached the standard of care and the breach caused” the death
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
City Attorney Margaret Casey said medics spent less than 15 seconds assessing Whitfield Marshall Jr.
Two of the four patients were pinned inside the car after they tried to go around a railroad crossing in Harvey
Search and rescue team members in Killington hiked five miles to find the lost individuals
Washington lawmakers follow other states pushing for reform in restraint techniques after the in-custody death of Manuel Ellis
Austin -Travis County EMS personnel treated the man, and 17 others for hypothermia
Kansas City first responders received nearly 70 calls for hypothermia-related issues
Understanding these fractures is vital for providing effective patient care and making informed treatment and transport decisions
Two people were injured after a eucalyptus tree fell on five vehicles in Golden Gate Park
Show off your expertise at assessing and treating narcotics overdose
A New York man collapsed on a sidewalk after police ordered him to exit an ambulance where he is alleged to have assaulted an EMS provider
