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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.
Steve Whitehead describes when you might encounter this scenario and how you should handle it
Show off the strength of your medical vocabulary with this 10-question quiz of medical terms every EMT should know
Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity.
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
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