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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.
During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the movement helped form the foundations of the pre-hospital care we’re used to today
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
Four distinct events must occur in order for an anaphylactic reaction to manifest
A patient presented with a unique set of symptoms not previously encountered by EMS providers with over 30-plus years of collective experience
Though injury was deemed “incompatible with survival,” bodycam footage and records show patient was alive for hours before transport to hospice
Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Battalion Chief Mark Stahl responded to a call where an unqualified EMT reportedly performed an IO
Examining the types of medical errors prehospital providers are susceptible to, the contributing factors and how infusion pumps can safeguard against medication errors
Grant County Fire District 7 aims to improve patient care by providing quicker transports for injuries that are not life-threatening
Our co-hosts discuss the mounting obstacles for EMS during the unprecedented winter weather with Chief Rodriguez and how they are preparing for the future
Learn how real-time BVM feedback can help you improve patient care for cardiac arrest, TBI and other critical conditions
What the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 means for treatment and transport reimbursement post COVID-19
Paramedics treated and resuscitated 26 more cats in what was called a “domesticated animal mass casualty incident”
Officials said the woman brandished two steak knives and threatened to kill the rescuers
Airway management guru Kelly Grayson on when and how to escalate to a more invasive and secure airway, and when to elevate care
Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Dennis M. Bender, 78, was Nebraska’s longest-serving paramedic
What we learned from the ARREST Trial about ECMO-facilitated resuscitation in OHCA refractory ventricular fibrillation
The man couldn’t reach his phone after becoming stuck in the freezing water
Test your knowledge on the three unique qualities that allow the heart to deliver essential oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the body
Explore ketamine uses and outcomes with purposeful data analysis
MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO’s Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS’s role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts debate the value of point-of-care ultrasound and how much it should be utilized by providers
The glucagon comes in a 1 mg vial as part of an emergency kit
On-board cameras captured a vehicle hitting the rig, after which the crew cared for both the patient on board and another injured person
Designating specific roles and other tips to make the hardest part of the job a bit easier
Connecting patients to advanced levels of care to provide the right level of intervention at the right time, in the right place
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Firefighter/EMR Craig Ginter, 57, was helping pump water at a fill site when he suffered a cardiac arrest
The woman’s 8-year-old son called 911 and provided a full address within 71 seconds, according to the suit
Toxicologist Jerry Snow, MD, joins our hosts to discuss the common symptoms and what leads to misdiagnosis in carbon monoxide poisoning
One person suffered possible smoke inhalation in the fire, which officials believe started in the engine compartment of one of the rigs
Cole Turner cradled the patient in a warming blanket while sitting in the back of a vehicle surrounded by snow
John Romeo, SCCAD’s deputy chief medical officer, shares the lessons learned from registering as a vaccine distribution site and recruiting vaccinators
Two Lynch Ambulance crewmembers were injured in the crash
