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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.
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
Unpack the facts and myths behind nitroglycerin use in EMS, from nitro dosing to contraindications for EMTs and paramedics
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
Adair County Ambulance District Paramedic Adam Bruner, 47, served with the district for seven years and was a past EMS director
Astro, a pit bull mix, led a stranger to his owner who had suffered a medical emergency
Rockford dispatchers were taught to catch the signs early to notify EMS providers and police
Family members say the boy’s twin brother tried to resuscitate him before the ambulance crew arrived
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Pediatric emergency technology company Handtevy partnered with the state to roll out its resuscitation system and education courses
You don’t have to roll out a red carpet, but there are a few extra considerations for caring for celebrities, politicians and other high-profile individuals in the public spotlight
Before choosing a carry bag for medical supplies, make a list of what you need
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss Kelly Grayson’s recent airway management webinar (now available on-demand) and debate the best intubation tools
The bill would also bar medics from administering certain drugs to assist law enforcement
Test your knowledge on interpreting ECG waves, intervals and segments
Family members of the boy warned about the social media challenge that dares participants to choke themselves unconscious
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
