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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.
The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans
The pros and cons of growing the talent pool
Takeaways from a GSW response that quickly escalated into chaos
The 42-year-old paramedic and father of two was punched in the head, kicked and slammed onto the concrete
Anaphylaxis lies at the end of the spectrum of allergic reactions, and in the emergency department it is a diagnosis made on clinical assessment findings
Epilepsy advocates thrilled at ability of more people to administer drug. But nurses worry about misuse.
The boy had a double-lung transplant in September after becoming ill from smoking a synthetic form of marijuana known by various names, such as K2, Spice, Blaze and Vanilla Sky
Douceur was evacuated two months after she began experiencing vision, language and memory problems while working at the National Science Foundation’s South Pole research station
The abuse of the store-bought drugs seems to have spiked out of nowhere in Dorchester County
Jonathan Walker investigated hundreds of death scenes in more than 30 years as a paramedic, police officer, firefighter and Bonneville County coroner
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported new deaths in Indiana and New York
A comprehensive examination of alprazolam uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing for adult and pediatric patients
EMS professionals have more opportunities than ever for synchronous and asynchronous online education for refresher and recertification education
Bath salts first emerged earlier this year on the streets of Bangor, where it is called “monkey dust” and remains a daily problem
Six people were treated at the scene for potential respiratory issues, and five others were being held for observation
The CDC said Tuesday that 72 illnesses, including 13 deaths, are linked to the tainted fruit
During summer heat waves, Amazon arranged to have paramedics parked in ambulances outside, ready to treat any workers who dehydrated or suffered other forms of heat stress
There is increasing evidence that prehospital fibrinolysis is an effective component of a comprehensive approach to STEMI care
A company official said 15 employees had heat-related symptoms, and six were treated at a hospital
Paramedic Kevin Creek makes house calls to take electrocardiograms, check patient prescriptions, check blood pressure, change dressings, draw blood and make other observations that used to require a doctor’s visit
Calin Georgescu, a U.N. special rapporteur, says few nations are developing the rules needed to cope with the growing mountains of medical waste
EMS is the primary care provider for most homeless patients, creating a range of challenges for medics – from difficulty in getting histories to chronic diseases
Doctors say Dan Anders survived a rare and extremely deadly type of anthrax infection, which they assume he picked up from natural sources on his road trip
For something as seemingly simple as a cervical collar, it is important to remember that there is a right way, and many wrong ways, to use a device
Placing alimb in a cast immediately sets up the potential for reduced circulation
The bees apparently became agitated by a private fumigator who was trying to remove them from a nearby apartment building
The material can be used to help surgeons heal large wounds and create artificial tendons and ligaments
Dr. Schuman Tam, a Greenbrae allergist and immunologist, was flying to San Francisco on Aug. 11 after vacationing in Paris when the flight crew asked if there was a doctor on board
