Clinical
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.
“Trauma patients are dying because the systems we have in place aren’t designed to meet the demand for blood products in the field.”
Confusion and slurred speech? It might not be what you think
Before you grab the naloxone or reach for the benzos, hit play on this toxidrome masterclass
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
It’s time for EMS to take the lead in making sure our healthcare partners know who we are
Maia Dalton-Theodore will serve as the director for AFR’s Firefighter Mental Health and Wellness Program
Learn from the best while establishing your bedrock of clinical progression
Keeping them going round and round during fuel supply disruptions
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
The archive of more than 100 of Stout’s articles and essays was funded through a partnership between FirstWatch and AIMHI
Acadian collaborated with the Boy Scouts of America and We Are Blood to expand the programs to Bastrop County
Learn more about psychogenic seizures and how to be a more empathetic provider
As prices soar on gas, lumber and consumer goods, EMS cannot follow market forces to increase prices for our services
As device manufacturers continue to explore the potential of wearable tech, we’re discovering new applications and opportunities for health monitoring
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the importance of treating the whole patient in context, instead of relying on medical monitoring to determine best practices
An attorney for Jamon West’s family alleges firefighters threw West to the ground and put their weight on top of him while he was having a seizure
Rob Lawrence and guest Dr. Fivaz discuss heroes in headsets and prehospital emergency triage
Moore Fire Department Lt. Alex Meron and Paramedic Chelsee Meron found the man pulseless in the baggage claim area
If you are a provider with an IFAK, or a tactical medic, you will want to upgrade to these shears
Should Kansas providers face discipline for not transporting a patient who was breathing?
South Carolina researchers found that door-to-treatment time was cut by 18 minutes with in-ambulance telehealth consultation
