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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.
New research explores how point-of-care lung ultrasound can improve prehospital identification of acute heart failure
From the 1500s until today, techniques for placing a tube into the trachea have continuously evolved and will continue to improve in the future
Be prepared for Super Bowl-related emergencies, from avocado mishaps to cardiac arrest
Long emergency room visits leave Thurston County EMS workers waiting to transfer patients to local hospitals
A year-long investigation into Denver Health practices revealed that paramedics were encouraged to bypass other hospitals, without considering the needs of the patient
The 2020 death toll estimate is up by about 20K, with fentanyl blamed for more than 60% of overdoses
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
EMS crews now need nearly half an hour to transport Eagle Mountain patients to the hospital
Changing the way we think about and train providers on oxygen administration
Researchers aim to measure the value of virtual reality for providers as they work to identify signs of severe illness and infants and children
Commerical space flight is a new medical frontier for paramedics to treat the ill or injured and bring lessons back to earth
The centralized Chestnuthill Twp. location could help with recruitment, officials say
Albuquerque’s Med 30 uses ‘vaccination vehicle’ to reach elderly residents
Turning off the lights and siren can provide safer outcomes for EMS professionals without compromising patient care
The new additions to the fleet include rescue boats, air units, bariatric medic units, engines and medical units
The Chesterfield Fire and EMS recruit suffered a medical emergency during daily physical training
No patient should be worried about discrimination in the back of an ambulance
A 15-year-old boy was pulled from the second story of the Shortsville home and airlifted to a trauma center
The EC145e Augusta University AirCare helicopter has a cruising speed of 155 mph, making it one of the fastest in the state
One person is in critical condition and four others are injured after a tornado swept through a Naperville, Illinois, neighborhood
What’s on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
Matt Reich was returning home after volunteering at a homeless shelter when a car hit and ran him over, leaving him with 46 broken bones and collapsed lungs
Two firefighters and a paramedic were treated for smoke inhalation from the resulting fire at the Biomat USA Plasma Center
The payment program will allow more funds to be collected for low acuity calls, and provide expanded care
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
The licenses of Brandon Colombo and Michael Monteiro were suspended after a woman died following their denial for transport on March 4
Gone are the days of simply relying on visualizing the tube passing through the cords and watching for tube fogging, thanks to technology that helps verify tube placement
Marin County officials described the approval as a breakthrough after five years of effort
The Onslow County medic suffered smoke inhalation trying to save equipment from the burning rig
In this eBook, learn about optimal patient positioning, securing an airway with facial trauma involvement and the benefits of the bougie in airway management
It’s time for EMS to take the lead in making sure our healthcare partners know who we are
Our cohosts discuss bleeding control, early tourniquet use and transportation to a trauma center
Maia Dalton-Theodore will serve as the director for AFR’s Firefighter Mental Health and Wellness Program
