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.
An easy patient assessment activity you can incorporate in any classroom
An EMT reflects on the intersection of duty, faith and humanity
Learn how implicit bias is shaping (and harming) the care we give to female patients
Test your knowledge on the various types of burns you may encounter and how to manage them
Orange County Emergency Services Medical Director Joseph Grover submitted a plan last year to temporarily permit EMTs to vaccinate patients
3 misconceptions that make your medical directors shake their heads
EMT Keiran Rosas said the paperwork he needs for his paramedic studies is irreplaceable
Test your knowledge on Cushing’s Reflex, which signals a risk for brain herniation
Activating the surgical team: A low-frequency, high-risk emergency procedure in the field
What if there is an easier way to treat supraventricular tachycardia?
MCHD achieves 250% increase in FSED transports, a sustained change that benefits all stakeholders
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said the video appears to show the man in “the throes of a seizure”
A man is facing charges after posting a video of himself passed out behind the wheel in Times Square — just to get thousands of views
First responders need to train for prolonged patient care for the calls when ambulances are delayed or unavailable
Success rates of proximal tibia IO placement in pediatric patients as determined by post-mortem CT
Neither of the victims pulled from the house had a pulse, but medical crews were able to resuscitate both at the scene
Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities
The Pembroke Rescue Squad and Town of Pembroke Fire Department collaborated to help Paramedic Elory Locklear after a sudden medical emergency
Coordinating care across EMS, the ED, cath lab, ICU and even rehabilitation can improve outcomes with ECMO
Police say the EMT stole more than $30,000 worth of belongings after assisting responding EMTs in getting him to the hospital
Kelsey Quinones, a member of the Cranford First Aid Squad, has struggled to find an available Pfizer vaccine, the only vaccine considered safe for those under 18
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
Two studies from the University of Minnesota examine early ECMO and the chain of survival
Exploring the medication and treatments that allow for the best translation of paramedic skill and experience from adult OHCA care to pediatric OHCA
Mille Lacs County Paramedic Toby Rowan had just finished responding to a medical call when he collapsed
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police
Combatting the specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of bad decisions when providing emergency medical care
Answering your questions about trauma codes, on-scene times and needle decompression
While starting an IV or giving someone an IM injection doesn’t hurt you – the provider – a bit, that doesn’t mean it’s the most pleasant experience for the recipient
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
Muskegon County’s “Yellow Dot” program will allow first responders to render needed treatment more quickly after a crash or medical emergency
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2
