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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.
Revamped triage criteria streamline decision making and relieve the burden on hospital systems
Approach the patient with an intentional primary and secondary survey to avoid letting painful and gruesome wounds distract from life-threatening injuries
Nine interactive scenarios designed to enhance your understanding of seizures, strokes and common acute patient presentations
EMTs and paramedics can help septic patients simply but effectively by understanding the pathophysiology of sepsis
This is one of the highest numbers since 2004
Tanya Angus was a model, but her disorder made her grow uncontrollably
After surviving cancer and heart failure, the woman appears healthy with a new functioning heart inside her
About 42 percent of the cases involve energy drinks mixed with alcohol
With one of the worst flu seasons to date, medics are hard pressed to respond to all the calls
Capnography is standard of care for all intubated patients and should be for all major medical patients
En route to the hospital, the man went into cardiac arrest
Mass. has reported 18 flu-related deaths so far as the city ramps up preventative measures
A 37-year-old woman was injected with a silicone-like substance which gave her clots and killed her
Although originally ruled a death by natural causes, the winner’s family asked for a more thorough investigation
The limbal dermoid tumor contains tissue normally found in another part of the body
Other families wonder if the lack of protection when using the toxins caused cancer in their relatives
Rate among adults younger than 55 rose by more than 60 percent between 1993 and 2005
Roughly one-third of the world’s population is estimated to be infected with the bacteria causing tuberculosis
An on-duty officer at the tunnel’s security point sprang into action to help
Prosecutors say the men imported hallucinogenic chemicals from around the world and distributed them in the US
The firefighters were responding to a medical call at the man’s home when he opened fire
The officers inhaled the substance during a drug investigation
Red flags about violent behavior are only “crystal clear” in the aftermath of a tragedy experts say
Mike Bell served as a firefighter and paramedic for 19 years
Doctors expect the now separated twins to live full independent lives
After one of the brothers suffered complications from chicken pox, only his twin brother seems to understand him
The study suggests possible links with prostate, thyroid and a type of blood cancer
The government-sponsored study said teens’ dwindling concerns about the dangers of marijuana, despite the risks, “can signal future increases in use.”
Dr. H. Wayne Carver says he wants to know if there is a disease associated with the behavior of the shooter
After being diagnosed with a degenerative brain disorder and becoming paralyzed, she was able to feed herself with the arm
After getting into an altercation at a casino, the man fled, and later reported having trouble breathing
The paranoid schizophrenic attacked his mother on Mother’s Day
