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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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“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
Realistic scenarios that reflect the patients EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter are critical to preparing students for the challenges of the EMS profession
Our co-hosts discuss the ever-changing practice of airway management
EMS providers with TLC Ambulance said the potholes around Syracuse are causing bumpy rides, which can sometimes make symptoms worse for patients
Julie Lahr, who has been in EMS for 16 years, said she started thinking outside the box after realizing the impact community paramedics and mental health specialists could make in the field
NHTSA’s Office of EMS will discuss how two EMS agencies are using data to not only improve performance, but demonstrate value
Top takeaways for prehospital care of diabetic patients after filtering 2.5 million EMS encounters in the EMS Index
The on-demand service allows healthcare providers to schedule rides for non-emergency patients
Erratic glucose levels can indicate a number of more serious conditions that should be considered before releasing a patient
Our co-hosts also discuss the recording of their 200th episode and reflect on the past four years
Transportation services are concerned that dialysis patients will lose access to care after Medicare announced they will reduce reimbursement for non-emergencies
An EMS agency recently announced it would be installing Amazon Echos in its ambulances, and our readers weighed in on the decision
Organizations providing first aid certification programs should examine their courses to decide if they have the right goals in place
Educating EMS providers about autism symptoms can help them identify behaviors and special needs, and modify their response
Oncology nurse Tracey Hoffman found a pilot through Facebook to volunteer to give prostate cancer patient Joe Booth his first flight
A new law allows advanced paramedics to prescribe medicine to patients who need help, but do not need to see a doctor
The Chief of the Manatee County Emergency Medical Services in West Bradenton, Fla., shares lessons learned from a recent incident and local fallout
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article about leaving a patient in a high traffic area after working a code
Bay County Paramedic Rebecca Smith sat with the woman for two hours and made arrangements for her out-of-town family to have a place to stay
Officials reviewed protocols and determined there was a “gap” in the list of pain medications paramedic-level ambulances were authorized to carry
Communication is vital to maintaining privacy and EMS public relations when a patient is pronounced in a public setting
Through the EPIC treatment, EMS providers are taught to focus on the three H-bombs to prevent further damage to head injuries
Moving beyond the ‘standard’ 12-lead ECG
There’s more to a diagnostic ECG than just 12-leads, and there’s more to a 12-lead than just ST-Elevation
Federal investigators cited the University of Maryland Medical Center for several deficiencies after a patient was found outside in frigid temperatures
VA patient Robin Harrison said she waited two hours with debilitating stomach cramps before calling 911
The study suggested that opioids might not treat chronic pain, such as hip or knee arthritis conditions, any better than non-opioid medication
Two national studies increased the treatment window from six hours to 24, a potential life-saver for people who have strokes during sleep
Bainbridge Island residents prepared for the chance that they could be completely cut off from first responders in a major disaster like an earthquake
A method of helping the combat veteran community is helping first responders cope with traumatic events by creating a narrative
Quiz yourself on case studies presented at the Gathering of the Eagles that demonstrate some of the unique effects drugs can have on the heart
