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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.

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Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson break down the CPR changes without the drama (but they talk about that, too!)
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
Teaching research in the context of clinical care with effective, meaningful learning experiences
“Their clinical assessment assumed that the agonal respiration the patient took was the same as being apneic,” said Clearwater Fire & Rescue Chief Scott Ehlers
Jon Lee joins the podcast to discuss following the evidence and pharmacology research insights
Karen Owens shares insider tips for training to treat pediatric athletic injuries, some of which may surprise you
Studies show that mechanical ventilation is superior to bag-valve-mask ventilation, especially in terms of patient safety
A 2021 disciplinary letter to Capt. Jeffrey Scott Klein states that the patient, who needed a glucose shot, was handcuffed and put in a prone position
Should we be using midazolam instead of morphine in congestive heart failure?
Community paramedics also receive training in areas such as primary care, public health, disease management and mental health
Disaster medicine expert Dr. Alex Isakov weighs in on infectious diseases on the horizon
The patient was hoisted to a helicopter despite high winds
Austin-Travis County EMS’ mental health crisis response team has been administering the medication for months
Susan Giovanniello served as a volunteer with the Glen Cove EMS Corps, rising up from their Explorer post
Another tool in the diagnostician’s briefcase
“We have the best ending ... We have a young man that gets to live and be an advocate for CPR and AEDs,” said Bills Assistant Trainer Denny Kellington
Long-term care facilities are at risk of becoming hotbeds of growth for the fungus that is rapidly spreading across the United States
Other departments have show an interest in the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s multi-tiered response program
Watch as EMS clinicians respond to an allergic reaction at, of all places, an allergy clinic
Examining cardiac care in the absence of STEMI following ROSC
A helicopter crew grabbed the man, hoisted him up and transported him to a hospital
Celebrating outstanding achievement by collegiate EMS, innovation at the NCEMS conference
Firefighter Walter Stewart lost his youngest and oldest kids following the deaths of their brother and mother
Finally, reimbursement for community paramedic home visits on the horizon
The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans
The pros and cons of growing the talent pool
MassBay Community College students learn canine first-aid
The Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division found that JaMichael Sandridge and Robert Long violated state rules of emergency aid and treatment
Takeaways from a GSW response that quickly escalated into chaos
Animal bites and envenomations pose some interesting challenges to EMS providers
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