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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.
9 tips to quickly find a patient’s pedal pulse for checking lower extremity circulation
The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal
The medic is said to be in serious but stable condition after being resuscitated and transported to the hospital
Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad EMT Jonathan “Thunder” Damon, 38, was honored by a procession of first responders on Saturday
A paper published in the Journal of Rural Health calls for changes to paramedic scopes of practice for airway and ventilator management in response to COVID-19
Handheld ultrasound technology can greatly enhance your assessment skills and scope of practice when it comes to secondary trauma assessment and vascular access
The University of Minnesota will test the effectiveness of hyroxychloroquine in preventing or treating the disease
EMS providers will be required to comply with the binding order, as hospital and ambulance resources are overstretched due to COVID-19
With every state declaring some degree of state of emergency, the way EMS is delivered will change to suit the current situation
There are many causes of anosmia that EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter
How fire/EMS can protect personnel physically and financially during the COVID-19 pandemic
In this episode, Chris Cebollero speaks with Will Dunn, clinical manager of Eagle County Paramedics, who shares how his agency is handling operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, outlines the path ahead for EMS in the new normal, community paramedicine’s role, and his talks with CMS about treat-not-transport reimbursement
Montgomery County Hospital District EMS is using a low-cost approach to administer albuterol via metered-dose inhaler, reducing viral spread without compromising patient care
Communication, PPE and decontamination strategies highlighted the 4th FirstWatch and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada COVID-19 webinar
As the pandemic spreads, one Kansas hospital is utilizing space to separate those possibly infected from the general public
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
Use these tips to get an accurate oral temperature on patients with infection, COVID-19, influenza, hypothermia or hyperthermia
Be proactive about meeting the needs of internal and external customers to improve the care provided by EMS
Advancing the profession is a job for every EMT and paramedic, and can be achieved through shared knowledge
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has selected 205 applicants to test the program for five years
Former Detroit Paramedic Michael Hood used the rescue as an opportunity to remind parents to teach their kids about the dangers of icy water
The proposal for the treatment center is under consideration at Tuesday’s city commission meeting after previous proposals were denied twice
Is routine blood glucose testing of all children in the prehospital setting indicated?
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