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.
Learn the key differences, signs and symptoms of compensated and decompensated shock to improve prehospital recognition and response
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
Steve Whitehead breaks down pulse ox plethysmography
Kelsay Irby wrote an opinion piece expressing her dedication to patients “no matter what it might cost”
Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back
Advocacy, public health and medical specialty organizations signed a nine-page joint letter describing the ambulance bed crisis in a series of stories
The CDC changed the contractors who run the National Provider Network for some 25,000 and the prescription drug benefits for the whole program
At least 50 women who worked as first responders at Ground Zero and those who were nearby may receive coverage from the World Trade Center Health Program
Recent research focuses on how care delivery may differ based on a patient’s ethnicity and race.
Black patients experienced delays in COVID-19 treatment because of the problem, said Kristen Azar with Sutter Health’s Institute for Advancing Health Equity
The hypothermic and dehydrated patient was transported by helicopter to where EMS providers could treat him
CPs should have extensive prehospital experience and a strong network of peers in related disciplines
Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities
“Everybody has their own demons from this fire,” said sheriff’s Deputy Mark Aldridge
Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Palm Beach County fire rescue teams worked to put out the blaze, while EMS providers transported the injured
Following the dramatic rescue, paramedics treated the two patients for hypothermia
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
Identify, isolate, and inform: The current situation on COVID, Ebola and Monkeypox
Maryland physician describes the current pediatric bed crisis as “far worse than the worst days of the adult critical care bed crunch during COVID”
A new program in Ontario is training paramedics to care for palliative patients
How do medical directors and educators support EMS clinicians in developing practices that improve the diagnostic process?
Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Krista Ott and David Sutton share how to tell your story to stakeholders
Central Kitsap Chief Jay Christian: “The charge nurse said twice, ‘we’re drowning,’ ... they only had five nurses on duty and 45 patients in their waiting room”
The Sotair was designed to protect the airway and minimize gastric insufflation
Incident videos help responders identify the physical and behavioral cues of a severe behavioral emergency that may or may not have a criminal component
A surge of viral infections is increasing pediatric hospitalizations and transports
The West Allis Fire Department is educating its community and improving OHCA survival rates
A Maryland Go-Team member shares his knowledge and passion with others
“These are indicators of overwhelmed resources and symptoms of deeper problems in the health care system,” said Dr. Arjun Venkatesh
Have you had the chance to utilize TXA in the field? Learn more about the practice and test your knowledge
A Suboxone dose on scene would be followed up by telehealth visits from providers
Exploring the limitations of lung auscultation and pulse oximetry
Check out this incredible footage from video laryngoscopes that captured burned and swollen airways during intubation
