Clinical
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.
9 tips to quickly find a patient’s pedal pulse for checking lower extremity circulation
The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal
Rescuers in Chaffee County were sent to rescue an ill-prepared hiker trapped by a snowstorm
Wireless handheld ultrasound equipment brings diagnostic imaging to patients regardless of location
POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death
Exploring the infection control benefits of chlorhexidine, alcohol, betadine and povidone iodine-alcohol
Montgomery County Hospital District shares their findings trialing carotid ultrasound during CPR to enhance cardiac arrest response
The three patients were flown from the scene in Kissimmee to a hospital in Orlando
Six Paso Robles students were evaluated after inhaling a “sulfur substance” in a locker room
Gold Cross Paramedic Jeff Wilson used lessons learned with his son who is autistic to help others in EMS
Croton-on-Hudson first responders were initially unable to reach the injured hiker, who fell 50 feet down an embankment, because the trail was washed out
First responders safely moved the patient down a rugged trail on Lookout Mountain
A coordinated effort involving several departments saved a construction worker pinned by a foundation collapse
A candid discussion reveals the art of thorough patient assessments, the value of differential diagnosis, and the need for feedback in EMS
The injured hiker was stuck in a narrow gap in the Thunder Canyon Cave and was unable to rescued by her friends
Austin-Travis County EMS treated three adults, one suffering from life-threatening injuries
One patient suffered life-threatening injuries after falling into a mine shaft in Kern County
Utica first responders treated an injured zookeeper after they “came in contact” with a male African lion
Muriatic acid was stolen from a pool building and poured on slides at a Longmeadow playground
Ed Currie’s Pepper X registers an average of 2.69 million units
Legislation requires hospitals to develop ambulance bed delay protocols by Sept. 1, 2024
Position papers on neuroprotective CPR and pre-hospital transfusion of blood products were previously endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
Learn common triggers, assessment findings, and the different phases and classifications of seizures
While the CPR intervention may prove beneficial, more evidence is needed before it can become a standard of care
Challenge your expertise on stroke, seizures, shock and more
Assessing and improving community health with the Healthy People 2030 plan
An allegedly hidden EMS report leads to an investigation on why Beryl Harman was not transported
New York State Nurses Association research shows a decline in access over 20 years in North Country
Approximately 1,000 patients have been seen at DocGo clinics outside Dollar General stores since the service started last fall
The “Remember Two Things” alum is back to offer actionable tips for field providers; new episodes drop twice each month
Examining the research on physician- vs. paramedic-led teams
Aurora paramedics Cooper and Cichuniec are scheduled to be tried in November
