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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.
OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here’s what you need to know
A John Hopkins Medicine team helped with the medical translation
Reviewing the trauma lethal triad: hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy
Replacing dogma with current best practice updates on burn assessment and treatment
In addition to consulting with specialists, telehealth can also allow follow-up care as you treat and release patients in their homes
The American College of Surgeons is also seeking donations to help send bleeding control supplies to the region
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MCHD discusses prehospital pain management with the transition of IV acetaminophen from patent to generic
Establishing a definitive airway and administering blood products
A recent EMS1 poll of nearly 700 participants found a staggering majority were frequently unable to respond to calls due to a lack of ambulances
A bill that requires training awaits the governor’s signature
How young patients’ unique anatomy and physiology impact trauma assessment and management
Learn how Avive’s new AED & response system can improve systems of care
It’s not all about breathing rates: hypercapnia risk factors and complications
Test your knowledge of intra-axial injuries, central herniation, subarachnoid hemorrhage and more
How effective are mobile stroke units at decreasing time to tPA administration and improving functional neurologic outcomes?
Nationwide, only 8.4% of pilots are women; however, Megan Meier and Sarah Snell make up 25% of Aspirus MedEvac pilots in Wisconsin
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent guilty verdict in the case of a former nurse who made a fatal medication error on the job
Without first responders’ quick actions, survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests fall by 7-10% every minute
The new Prodigy EMS medical director discusses psychological safety in the classroom, just culture and systems thinking
The patient had recently moved to an address that was flagged as a threat due to a previous resident, the lawsuit claims
The parents reportedly crawled out of the structure screaming for help for their daughter, who was still inside the home on a breathing machine
The 2022 ESO EMS Index also showed an increase in stroke assessment performance, and that most patients were transported without lights and siren
Previous legislation prevented EMS personnel from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse
Janet Taylor’s medical career allowed her to follow her passions from working as a flight nurse to serving as a nurse in a paramedic role
Ashley Fillmore provides a framework for consulting with superiors or specialists
The Amarillo medic and the 16-month-old child were treated for smoke inhalation
Keeping the strain on EMS providers front of mind