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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.
Research highlights the potential population health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists
New technology is changing how we place electrodes for accurate 12-lead ECGs
Steve Whitehead will tell you why your BVM technique needs to go in this episode
The study showed that 50 percent of patients with chronic pain who were treated with topical analgesics discontinued their opioid medications
EMS sleep practices, the opioid epidemic, community paramedicine and patient transport mark some of the biggest issues to watch in 2018
Chief Shane Lockard said the district is among the first in the U.S. to adopt a new combination, the ResQCPR System and the Lucas 3 chest compression system
The Charlottesville Fire Department purchased its first ambulance in over 60 years and said if you live in the city and have insurance you don’t have to pay
Two economists conclude that Uber availability has reduced EMS ambulance transport by 7 percent in major U.S. cities
Community paramedicine, patient transport, EMS safety, the opioid epidemic and professionalism shape the last year in EMS
Researchers said they developed a vaccine that blocks the feeling of euphoria caused by opioids without interfering with other addiction treatments
Patients in rural areas surrounding Sioux City could be left with little to no access to high-level care en route to the hospital
Philadelphia Fire Department EMS Deputy Commissioner Jeremiah Laster said the city considered making a trip to the hospital mandatory
Paramedic supervisor Tad Thompson said going back to the same patients multiple times is frustrating because they aren’t receiving proper treatment
A paradigm shift for EMS in the era of large vessel occlusion stroke draws on success of prehospital STEMI assessment and care
The charge is a way to cut down on taxpayers’ cost for the new EMS division that Sioux City Fire Rescue will soon implement
Patient hand-offs are an intersection between healthcare providers where critical information is shared regarding the mutual patient
Officials said EMTs and hikers could carry the medication to help stall the spread of rattlesnake venom through the body
Our co-hosts take on the topic of DNR’s and advance directives after an unconscious man with a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo sparked dilemma at a hospital
Find important bleeding control products that can be used for incidents involving a single patient to dozens of casualties
A fatal shooting prompted an investigation into the EMS agency after witnesses said paramedics did not take the patient seriously
The patient had no identification or family with him and doctors originally chose to ignore the tattoo until speaking with an ethics consultant
The Unified Fire Authority will also teach everyone how to use the kit in an effort to teach the public how to reverse overdoses
Port of Seattle Fire Captain David Washington rescued Zachary Oehrke after he overdosed in an airport bathroom
Our co-hosts discuss pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as easy ways of doing drug calculations
The two-minute video shows how EMS data can improve patient care, EMS safety and effectiveness
Queensland Ambulance Service shared a photo of paramedic Graeme Cooper and his patient looking out at the ocean
A termination letter said that Josh Grenada recorded the patient on his phone and then shared it with colleagues
The American Heart Association announced the first change to the standards in 14 years, tightening the guidelines to include millions more American adults
A nurse said she rushed to the man’s room and took over CPR, keeping it up until paramedics arrived; the video shows a different story
Rockland Paramedic Services will use the money to train paramedics in order to expand their role to post-hospital visits
Rory Barros continues to recover are undergoing 15 surgeries to repair fractures, leg burns and other injuries
Jack Talbot spent 13 days in a coma after an intoxicated carjacker hit him while driving on the wrong side of the road during a police chase
