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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 go-to test for consciousness or a risky habit? The truth about the sternum rub revealed
A comprehensive look at vasopressors: functions, differences and application strategies
Learn how to detect pulmonary embolism through clinical symptoms and capnography, ensuring prompt and effective response
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
TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries
Some U.S. medics have deployed with Team Rubicon, and one started his own nonprofit
MCHD Cpt. Megan Powell shares a harrowing COVID-19 case
D.C. Fire and EMS transported victims to hospitals and treated other injured people at the scene
The patient required 44 vials of anti-venom as a result of the bite from a Gaboon Viper, one of the deadliest snakes in the world
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the death of comedian Bob Saget and how providers should care for patients with possible head injuries
The Cleveland Clinic shares ET3 success with its Virtual Emergency Medicine Program
Think you know the tips and tricks to make the process go smoothly? Check your knowledge
End-of-life care takes a heavy emotional toll: Seek support when needed
Ben’s Blue Bags founder Matthew Kodicek said they are also useful for small children and anyone else who may struggle to communicate with first responders
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Eko Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam Saltman who discusses best practices for using a stethoscope
There is a lot to learn from the Page, Wolfberg and Wirth examination of hospital bed delays and the rights of EMS to return to service
The decision to treat on scene or transport should depend on the training and abilities of the responders, not on the equipment at hand
