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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.
Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to perform a full and complete assessment on every living patient
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint
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?
Gaston County’s GEMS-CARE lets people who pay an annual fee avoid out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary ambulance transportation
John Harahus picked up the first aid kits from his father, Craig, and called 911 after opening them and finding picric acid inside some of the bandages
Forecasting how the Democratic House and GOP Senate will impact drug and healthcare billing, Medicaid expansion and the ACA
Examining the hardware and software requirements, and where P-POCUS fits into the EMS scope of practice
Delmar Bethlehem EMS helped outfit Bethlehem Police Department cruisers with medical kits filled with emergency medical supplies
Scarlett Lewis praised audience members for being the”heroes” of trauma response and discussed the importance of social-emotional learning
Paramedic James Shearer’s Emergency Medical Translator is a booklet that contains nine languages and allows patients to point and use yes or no answers
The additional modules include Trauma, Sepsis and Cardiac Arrest, allowing care team members to communicate about patients more efficiently
A pharmacist can help EMS improve patient outcomes, participate in protocol development, and collaborate on EMS research projects
Dozens of medical personnel sprang into action within minutes of a three-vehicle crash involving one fatality and more than two dozen injured victims
Two hospitals received $400,000 each, which allows them to keep patients in their emergency rooms until they start showing withdrawal symptoms
A look at how paramedics treat people for pain-related emergencies shows that complaints of pain from black, Asian and Latino people are sometimes ignored
EMTs Brian Costa and Era Koroveshi drove the ambulance for over an hour to take hospice patient Laura Mullins to see the Scituate Lighthouse
EMS triage and destination, emergency department, transfer and stroke team protocols are essential to rapid definitive treatment for ischemic stroke
In an episode titled “Addiction,” PBS’s “Nova” highlights some promising approaches to treating addiction and uses brain scans to show what our brains look like on drugs
EMT Megan Franzoso is slowly recovering in the hospital after her heart stopped for 45 minutes
A team consisting of a police officer, paramedic and a social worker has a goal of meeting with a person who overdosed to connect them with appropriate assistance
A 10-week investigation into the actions of four paramedics who responded to a medical call involving a stroke patient who later died
Recognizing three common patient care decisions that contribute to cumulative stress in EMS providers
Lawyer requests for medical records are not limited by HIPAA cost-based fees
Host Ginger Locke interviews Dr. Katherine Remick about how a differential diagnosis and patient history can differentiate between SVT and sinus tachycardia
How familiar are you with the symptoms and concerns that accompany COPD exacerbations?
