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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.
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
When shopping for a new pulse oximeter, here are six important issues to consider
Steve Whitehead asks, does your pulse ox probe fail you, or do you fail it?
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
A national database examining five metrics in evidence-based care gives EMS a framework to improve tactics, efficiency, outcomes and resource allocation
Through a partnership between Jan-Care Ambulance and FMRS Health Systems Inc., a program is in development to connect overdose survivors to treatment
First do no harm is a worthy EMS goal, but should not supersede all others
SALT Triage System is the foundation of the new MUCC Instructional Guidelines for training paramedics and EMTs in mass casualty triage
By using video technology to do remote consultations, patients don’t have to wait get a psychiatric assessment
Last year, the city spent nearly $500,000 to staff a 12th ambulance because of a steep increase in the number of people dialing 911
Uber Health will handle rides set up by doctor’s offices or other healthcare providers and then bill that business, not the patient, for the service
Triage and ethical considerations in prioritizing care for healthcare professionals and the public in an influenza pandemic
Charleston leaders have raised concerns over dirty needles in public places that are “flipped around like cigarette butts”
Bill Carey created a bottle that helps with visual and auditory stimulation in an effort to help autistic patients feel more comfortable
ER doctors at Broward Health North hospital treated several victims after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, as well as the shooter himself
The ER at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has decreased opioid prescriptions by 58 percent through their alternative program
Caregiver thermometer can be used for measurement of forehead temperature without contact
The Milwaukee City-County Trauma Response program trains responders to provide services to families and children that have gone through a traumatic experience
House Bill 703 would give first responders access to peer support teams and post-critical incident seminars
Former firefighter Mike Clelland is working with researchers to develop an “instantaneous” online outreach program called E-Home Heroes
The “Take Me Home” program includes an online registry and stickers with the logo that will help first responders assess the situation
The city’s EMS bureau last month became one of the first in Pennsylvania to implement a naloxone leave-behind program
