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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.
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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
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of alpha and beta receptors and how the autonomic nervous system works
Our co-hosts sit down with Dr. James Woodson, founder and CEO of Pulsara, who discusses the importance of communication and documentation when it comes to patient care
City consultants recommend reducing the number of “low-priority calls” by the fire department and overhauling the city’s dispatch center
Four hours after an EMS crew released Paul Tarashuk, he was struck and killed by a vehicle; David Givot breaks down issues of patient abandonment, negligence and responsibility
What EMS providers need to know and do to avoid serious breakdowns in the continuity of care
Titrating naloxone through an intranasal dose through a nebulizer and monitoring with capnography can reduce the risks of opioid withdrawal symptoms to the patient and EMS provider
I was unprepared for the sheer number of alcohol withdrawal patients I would see as a correctional physician
Currently, responders can give simple medicine such as an Epipen, but only doctors can administer more complex medicine because of liability issues
A guide for hiring for longevity and fit as opposed to the best technician/clinician
The bill attempts to make it easier for first responders to receive the health care coverage they need
Allina Health started re-examining sepsis in 2014 after learning that the condition was three times more lethal than strokes and heart attacks
Medical clearance of psychiatric emergencies in the field
The Montgomery County paramedic podcast discusses basic information on clinical presentation, transmission of the measles virus
EMS records show Nathanial Rhodes was taken to the police station instead of the hospital after a vehicle crash, where body cam footage shows him collapsing
Check out these video clips for the most important words to know when working with someone who is deaf or hearing-impaired
First responders said Tiffany Kieschnick-Rivas would not be alive if she had not received a whole-blood transfusion when they arrived on scene
A nurse practitioner will accompany Beverly Hills Fire Department firefighter-paramedics as they respond to 911 calls
Former Rep. Clark Johnson and Sen. Nick Frentz tried to pass a similar law in 2017 but ran into language issues with medical industry lobbyists
Find out the specifics of the Emergency Treat, Triage and Transport payment model, and how will it affect your EMS agency
The New Frontier Emergency Medicine event brings together physicians, nurses and EMS providers to learn the latest in emergency care
With just $2.375 billion left to spend on 20,000 pending cases, compensation packages will have to be cut in half on all claims
Natacha Davis stood before 300 first responders and told them how the caring she found at a fire station helped her to finally overcome her addiction
Shorter response times and better patient outcomes are the goals of what officials are calling a high-performance, integrated response system
Wilmington’s quick response team consists of a group of health experts who contact overdose survivors in an effort to direct them toward treatment
Sen. Dave Miramant said the bill, which would require transports to be recorded, is aiming to improve patient care
Advances in prehospital treatments and community paramedicine require a new paradigm of training and education for EMS
EMS providers are more than personal space invaders. The connections we form with the patient can be the key to creating an environment of healing
Harness a passion for care to identify improvement opportunities in clinical specialty areas and propose change
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Cynthia Griffin confronts bias when it comes to agitated patients
Data visualization illuminates patterns and connections, allowing providers to tell a story and direct actions to improve care and performance
