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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.
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
Fast Track EMS CEO James Stafford shares how his ambulance service is successfully avoiding the recruitment and retention plight of other providers
Your state of mind during EMS calls can make all the difference
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints
Residents were raising concerns about the firing of an Alaska fire chief and assistant chief when a man collapsed, prompting an EMS response
The arbitrator said the firefighter gave varying accounts of the incident and failed to contain her emotions during the call
A total of 11 people suffered smoke inhalation at the massive overnight blaze
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of sodium, potassium and calcium cellular action potentials
A county animal response team taught participants pet first aid and how to use pet oxygen masks
Learning how sodium, potassium and calcium interact will help EMS providers understand the effects on patient physiology and pharmacology
The STARS program creates emergency care plans for children with advanced medical needs, and then works with first responders to provide specialized training in case an emergency occurs
EMS providers will now be able to use pet oxygen masks and give out “Pets Inside” decals for pet parents
An organization that provides medical appointment transportation will partner with Glucose Revival to carry glucose gel necklaces for diabetic patients
Outlining defined goals and metrics through strategic planning prevents medical errors from reaching patients in the prehospital environment
Flight physician Cynthia M. Griffin shares lessons learned from an emergency surgical cricothyrotomy performed in a prehospital setting
The Mobile Integrated Health program sends specially trained paramedics to check in on patients recently discharged from the hospital
Paramedics rushed aboard the plane after it returned to the gate but were unable to revive the young girl
Coordinated efforts between fire, EMS, CareFlight and hospital physicians made it possible for Paul Rizzo to continue living his life to the fullest
Employees at the emergency medical service and their families say their work-provided coverage has repeatedly fallen through
Are we providing the same high-quality EMS treatments to all of our patients?
Officials say the change will allow life-saving blood transfusions to be administered on scene or during transport
We are beginning to see the initial correlations with COPD that vaping has on our patients’ overall health and respiratory disease exacerbation
A police detective was motivated to create the “Carter Kits” by his son, who is on the autism spectrum
Regardless of the stroke score or scale that you utilize, what’s most important is having a strong foundation to rely on for stroke assessment and care
Rapid restoration of blood flow is the most critical determiner of functional brain survival
Unrecognized esophageal intubation has occurred in Rhode Island at least 11 times in the last three years, according to a report by The Public’s Radio
The mobile health service seeks to help residents in need with basic medical care to reduce the need for emergency calls
The system generates patient care records based on paramedics’ motions through wearable sensors
Hospitals in the county have become less dependent on diverting ambulances “across the river” to Oregon
The addition is part of a partnership between an EMS service and a non-profit that supports the blind and low vision community
While heading to pick up a patient, the EMS crew discovered the crash while traveling in an ambulance after their helicopter was grounded due to bad weather
