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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 unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
One doctor in the region said he has seen some patients who have lost their vision after taking the off-label treatment for COVID-19
Have we taken the lessons learned from 9/11 and truly changed our practices?
The James Dyson Award was given to a recent UK university graduate for his device to stop bleeding from knife wounds
Grant programs and relief funding to support telemedicine initiatives, technology and training offer continued financial assistance to eligible agencies
Researchers confirm that iPhone 12 and Apple Watch static magnetic fields, if held too close, are high enough to place implanted cardiac devices into magnet mode
Thomas Swartz was fired for allegedly making judgmental comments regarding drug use to an 18-year-old and the patient’s mother
Noisy working environments and evolving roles for prehospital providers call for enhanced sound quality and data-capturing capabilities for auscultation
Shattering assumptions with a case study roundup
“In my work as an EMS chaplain, I’ve ridden in the back of an ambulance hundreds of times, but this was the first time I was on the stretcher”
EMTs, certified paramedics and advanced emergency medical technicians can help care for patients, acting under medical direction, while not on duty with a licensed EMS agency
Keep these products in mind as you equip your trauma kit or IFAK
Burlington Volunteer Firefighter-EMT Colin McFadden, 26, had been with the department for six years
Burlington Firefighter-EMT Colin McFadden remains in the ICU after experiencing a medical emergency at three-alarm fire
Learn the risk factors, symptoms and factors that impact heat-related illness
A study published in JAMA Neurology found stroke patients received higher levels of treatment at comprehensive stroke centers vs. the nearest stroke center
Maury Regional’s newly launched Courtesy Care Call program provides an in-home visit, following hospital discharge at no cost to patients
Data gurus Drs. Remle Crowe and Brent Myers discuss their extensive findings on ketamine use by EMS
A paramedic administered oxygen before Brito was transported to a Rochester, N.Y., hospital
The most important initial care step is to stop the burning process, but it’s also critical to know how to identify the type of burn and estimate the total area affected to help select the most appropriate destination for the patient
Alternative plans were made by Springfield-Greene County Health Department officials to combat spread of the virus
In this episode, our co-hosts tackle the topic of congestive heart failure from presenting symptoms, to medications used to manage and standard treatment options
In its first 18 days, the pilot program in Columbus handled 56 incidents, sending EMS providers to non-threatening calls that would otherwise go to police
Heatstroke and COVID-19 can have similar symptoms, making the job even harder at this year’s Games, which are expected to be the most hottest and humid on record
Actor Bob Odenkirk was transported to the hospital after an on-set collapse while filming of “Better Call Saul” in Albuquerque
When asked about union pushback on the decision, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city has a right to require that its workforce gets vaccinated or tested
Tanir Ami, CEO of California’s CARESTAR Foundation on diversifying the prehospital care workforce and improving health outcomes
Gold Cross EMS ambulances should have a paramedic on board, track available units and perform quality control reviews, Augusta committee says
Sedgwick County EMS Medical Director Dr. John Gallagher was placed on paid leave as staff members quit and take to social media to talk about issues with leadership
Raw video of a medical call recorded for “Nightwatch” show first responders treated a patient appropriately, despite Facebook accusations