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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.

A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction
Steve Whitehead shares CPAP contraindications
Is a systolic of 200 an emergency in itself?
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss host Chris Cebollero’s multi-year effort to create a universal reimbursement program for community paramedicine work
A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department EMS report shows Daniel Taylor was conscious when medics arrived to treat him after a fight with corrections officers
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Brittany Nicotri found a way to increase the Burton Fire District’s capabilities at a low cost
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
Ketamine versus haloperidol and benzodiazepine or physical restraint only
Elevate safety for yourself, your team and the patient to a principle and the most important thing throughout the call
Firefighters freed the woman from underneath the vehicle and transported her to University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Polk County Fire Rescue members had restrained the 67-year-old disabled patient on a gurney when Matthew Mullins struck him, police say
Infectious disease expert Dr. Alexander P. Isakov shares tips for encountering monkeypox
Rob Lawrence speaks with Stefan Korshak, senior defense correspondent for the Kiev Post
Improve students’ patient assessment, priorities, thinking and diagnosis
Reflect on the past 5, 10, 15 years to see how far EMS has come
“We have to stop allowing the ED to be the triage point for all patients reaching out to the EMS system”
The legislation was created in response to a firefighter breaking the rules after waiting for an ambulance then transporting a child with burns in a fire truck
The crew had been transporting a patient in Waukegan and rendered aid while other EMS providers were en route
Baltimore County Fire Department crews extinguished the fire that officials say may have contained hazardous materials
Young adults with prediabetes were also more likely to have high cholesterol and obesity, the researchers found
The agreement also divides the county into four compliance zones with flex arrival time and county ownership of call data
Learn what’s changed in the 2021 ACS FTG and how to implement the trauma triage guidelines
TikTok sensation Anna Muller shares how paramedics saved her life after she made a difficult 911 call
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Wilkes County Emergency Medical Services carries its new machines and coolers in administrative trucks
The true value of tools like mechanical CPR devices and transport ventilators
All five people involved were injured, but the first responders treated the other vehicle’s occupants
While chaotic situations can turn many things upside down, they can provide an opportunity to reflect on current processes
The National Guideline for the Field Triage of Injured Patients was updated to help providers make more accurate judgments about the level of care an injured patient may need
Medical experts testified that the 500-milligram dose of ketamine administered by an Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic caused McClain’s death
Several Red Jacket Mountain View Resort guests and two firefighters needed medical attention following the incident
Pediatric patients are not tiny adults; refresh your knowledge of pediatric blunt trauma and take a quiz to check your knowledge
Cary Elwes is recovering after being transported by air to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center