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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 shares CPAP contraindications
OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
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
Are you ready to respond to a stroke emergency call? Find out by taking our quiz
Our co-hosts discuss what details make for a flawless, smoothly-run clinical department, and how you can achieve it at your agency
Greenboro’s GCSTOP prevents repeat overdoses by counseling “persistent users to enter treatment or adopt evidence-based harm-reduction practices”
Know when to stop, how much assistance to provide and how to hand off patient care to responding authorities
Eve Grau, co-founder of Royal Ambulance, shares the company’s philosophy for cultivating highly-motivated employees and how it positively impacts their agency
Do you know the most current protocols for treating arrhythmia, cardiac arrest and other heart conditions?
Create a safe and affirming environment for all patients by knowing and calling patients by their preferred name and pronouns
Huntington Fire Department Chief Jan Rader discusses her community’s unique approach to decreasing opioid overdoses
Dr. Mohak Davé was named emergency department director of the year for his success in “quality patient care, operational effectiveness and patient satisfaction”
The research aims to show that the gas known as xenon lessens brain injury in successfully resuscitated cardiac arrest patients
Safe Stations turned all 12 of Providence’s firehouses into safe havens for people seeking treatment for their addictions
Mike McConnell was suspended for four days for taking a photo and video of a patient in 2016, and Kevin Murphy was suspended for 10 days for distributing them
Climate change, connectivity, value-based reimbursements will shape the coming year in EMS service and delivery
Address protocols for all the institutions involved across the continuum of care to initiate definitive treatment for STEMI patients
How far has prehospital point of care ultrasound come in the past year and, more importantly, where is it going next?
