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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.
Successful airway management is the culmination of preparation, practice and technique mastery
In this eBook, learn about optimal patient positioning, securing an airway with facial trauma involvement and the benefits of the bougie in airway management
Why your next “general malaise” call could be a ticking time bomb
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
STAR Ambulance’s journey to enhancing patient care delivery and the employee experience
Five position papers – focused on climate change, blood transfusions, reproductive health, mental health and CPR – were endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
Avoiding anchoring bias in EMS by balancing speed with safety
A red-flag approach to identifying true emergencies and treating patients with compassion
News investigation finds that Syracuse hospital emergency departments have wait times high above the national average
Travis Muller was cleaning out the bin when he became caught in the power sweep auger
“Management of crush syndrome has to start in the rubble, in the hole, under the car, in the subway; treatment starts there.”
Debunking unsound research and increasing hospital collaboration to improve outcomes
Learn how the Philadelphia Fire Department redefined service delivery, funding and success
An attorney for one of the Aurora officers said, “Mr. McClain died because Paramedic Cooper injected him with 1.7, 1.8 times the ketamine for someone his weight and size.”
The emergency physicians who resuscitated Damar Hamlin share their insights into SCA and CPR training
