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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.
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
New research explores how point-of-care lung ultrasound can improve prehospital identification of acute heart failure
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
The nerve stimulator is the first device to treat such symptoms including joint pain, anxiety, stomach aches and insomnia
In its second year, the EMS Trend Report describes revealing changes in clinical care, finance and the use of technology in EMS
Our panel of EMS leaders discusses changes, both positive and alarming, and what the data means for growing and improving EMS
Great strides have been made in ambulance safety, design and operation, but significant risk still exists
Silvana Shirvanian hadn’t seen any of them since waking up the morning of Aug. 8, unable to get out of bed
Challenging ALS and BLS standards of emergency medicine to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
Healthcare spending, the silver tsunami, technology and epidemiology issues require innovative solutions
The expectation of civilians to respond to emergencies has expanded from care of close friends and family to caring for bystanders and stopping attackers
