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Another tool in the diagnostician’s briefcase
Long-term care facilities are at risk of becoming hotbeds of growth for the fungus that is rapidly spreading across the United States
Watch as EMS clinicians respond to an allergic reaction at, of all places, an allergy clinic
Despite the mistake, family of patient are praising responders
Hypothermic trauma patients are less likely to survive their injuries, when compared to similar patients who are normothermic
Results were presented at the 64th annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in New Orleans
Richard Lee Norris of Hillsville is recovering well after last week’s surgery
A 12-lead EKG is a snap shot in time that may not fully reflect the dynamic myocardial oxygen supply vs. demand characteristics of ACS
The sooner treatment is started, the smaller the area of permanent damage will be
Nearly 2 dozen fake pharmacies allegedly set up solely to buy and resell drugs at huge markups
Baltimore Convention Center exhibit area was on fire with some incredible new advancements in EMS technology on display
WBCs can follow internal signals directing them to areas of infection or to unwelcome foreign objects
Few expect Congress to produce a quick solution to the problem of shortages, which remain an immediate threat to patient care
UCapIt dispensers are steel locking controlled access systems for all your EMS drugs, soft goods, hard goods, other supplies
Several new products were introduced here for 1st time anywhere and have enormous potential
Rescuer Emergency CPAP from BLS Systems offers combination of features we have not seen before
Strokes are the UK’s third biggest killer and top cause of disability
Understand the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
A comprehensive examination of epinephrine and its prehospital uses, administration routes, doses and pharmacology
Opiate overdose treatment could save more lives
Getting the most from your medical director is largely up to you — probably more than you realize
Being able to use an auto-injector can simplify the procedure and speed up the delivery time
Results probably will change how seizures are treated by paramedics
In this economy, EMS professionals seem to be considering a number of factors when choosing nursing programs
Doctors had to amputate woman’s arm, shoulder, perform radical mastectomy, skin grafts to stop infection
The CHP officer who provided the medication said it was the second time in a week he had assisted a person with a diabetic reaction
Hospitals from around the state that want to send bath salts patients who are in severe crisis to EMMC for specialized care also may have to temporarily paralyze them for the trip
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right program. Here are my top eight
Emergency room visits related to hydrocodone abuse have shot from 19,221 in 2000 to 86,258 in 2009, according to data compiled by the Drug Enforcement Administration
So far this year, 213 drugs have been listed in short supply, surpassing last year’s total of 211
Program educated about 1,000 paramedics on signs and symptoms of strokes
The settlement resolves two whistleblower suits filed under the False Claims Act pending in California and Minnesota
Mix of herbs and spices is sprayed with synthetic chemicals that have effects similar to those of marijuana