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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.
As more EMS agencies explore whole blood transfusions, Chris and Kelly ask: is this the new gold standard or just a logistical headache?
Learn the facts about dry drowning, the symptoms, and how to keep your child safe
Steve Whitehead breaks down the critical difference between low blood pressure and inadequate blood flow
“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
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
