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When assessing and treating patients in a cold environment, do these simple things to help prevent heat loss and improve heat retention
Everything from outdated strips to poor timing can lead to wrong glucose measurements, but here’s how to reduce errors
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Nitrous oxide equipment has been sold to EMS agencies in at least 30 states in the last three years
The program turned fire and police departments into safe havens for those addicted to drugs and has helped 45 people in the last three weeks
Since deploying packed red blood cells and plasma for the first time, 133 units have been administered to 72 patients
The goal was not a full evacuation but to move about 60 of the 350 patients from the 440-bed facility
Hospitals with enhanced capabilities to treat trauma, cardiac care, pediatrics, burns and more are providing specialized care and changing transport algorithms
April Pone said the paramedic was acting “like a policeman” instead of helping her sick child
You are dispatched to a report of a male patient struck by a pickup truck in a crosswalk
In 2018, they will begin using drones to make up to 2,000 deliveries per day to more than 1,000 health facilities
ePCRs allow virtually limitless information extraction through automated data storage and retrieval
Rory Barros was getting out of an ambulance when he was hit by a drunk driver who failed to stay in his lane
About 50 athletes competed on teams of two to raise awareness surrounding drug and alcohol addiction
Our co-hosts are joined by Dr. David K. Tan to discuss the recent acknowledgement from the NAEMSP on the position paper from the U.S. Toxicology community
EMT Gavy Friedson was talking about volunteers dropping everything to save a life when an emergency call interrupted his lecture
Doug Bergeson was working on framing a fireplace when his nail gun accidentally fired
Medication mistakes are usually due to multiple causal factors but are considered preventable incidents
Staff members at Exeter Hospital were evaluated after some complained of dizziness and nausea
Patient engagement expert defines patient experience and how EMS creation of peak moments with patients and their families can improve patient outcomes
All members of the EMS team must commit to improving patient care documentation by expanding on the details and ensuring completion
“I am surprised that many of the recommendations are actually being followed here in California,” treatment center director Marjeanne Stone said
Stephen Harris was touring the gym with his son when a man on an exercise machine collapsed
The agreement improves patient care and operational efficiency for patients who need ICU level medical transportation
Dr. Henri Wetselaar, who was also fined $2.5 million, was accused of prescribing large amounts of opioids for no legitimate medical purpose
Across Ohio, prescriptions for opioids decreased by at least 10 percent in all but 13 of 88 counties
Lisa Cassidy was named Paramedic of the Year due to her efforts in helping opioid addicts get treatment with the #StopHeroin campaign
For opioid toxicity to occur the drug must enter the blood and brain from the environment
Here are the EKG Club’s recommended steps for interpreting cardiac rhythms and 12-lead EKGs
Authorities said the doctor wrote unnecessary prescriptions that contributed to the overdose deaths of at least seven people
James Whitham said he was being treated for gastrointestinal pain, but was given a form of fentanyl only approved for cancer patients
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of isolated abdominal pain; what tips can improve your physical exam of this patient?
