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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.
This EMS One-Stop international edition features Steinar Olsen, director for EMS and national preparedness in the Norwegian Directorate of Health
This real-world incident highlights how outdated tools and improvised techniques endanger patients — and why modernization is no longer optional
A practical guide to interpreting urine color for maintaining optimal hydration
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
Realistic scenarios that reflect the patients EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter are critical to preparing students for the challenges of the EMS profession
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
What do femoral pulse, radial pulse and carotid pulse actually indicate?
Avoid false blood pressure readings that could impact patient care. Discover the most frequent BP measurement mistakes and expert-backed techniques for accuracy.
The need for data-driven decisions in managing aggressive patients while ensuring safety and compliance
Understand the causes, signs and symptoms, and prehospital treatment for kidney injury
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
New research explores how point-of-care lung ultrasound can improve prehospital identification of acute heart failure
The nurse at the Kaiser Permanente’s Redwood City Medical Center was pinned between a hospital bed and the machine
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
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
A randomized trial suggests public spaces may be suitable for blood pressure screenings
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
Four distinct events must occur in order for an anaphylactic reaction to manifest
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
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses
Remain consistent once you’ve established the patient’s weight, ensure you know what’s in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent medication administration errors
The criminalization of medical errors has added a new layer to reducing harm
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