Clinical
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.
Learn how implicit bias is shaping (and harming) the care we give to female patients
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
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?
You are dispatched to a report of a female patient at the gym complaining of abdominal pain
Test your knowledge on the challenges of assessing and treating children with capnography
EMS1 contributors and editorial advisory board members predict the future technologies that will transform patient assessment, care and transport
Here’s how the technology in Siri, Amazon Echo and Google Home can transform EMS patient assessment, care and documentation
Access to patient records through prehospital and hospital EHR integration will help paramedics improve patient outcomes
A former firefighter/EMT turned medical student describes the functional components, diagnostic uses and roadblocks of using this imaging technology
How prepared are you to identify and treat injuries from shootings, bombings, stabbings and slashings?
Wholesale health care reform cuts endanger entire communities by threatening EMS reimbursements
To improve outcomes for stroke patients, Catholic Medical Center is partnering with local EMS providers to use video conferencing so a neurologist can evaluate patients
Clarion University officials said the program was designed to assist responders and other professionals who deal with the epidemic
Funding for cardiac arrest is a fraction of what NIH spends to study other leading causes of death like diabetes, cancer and stroke
Sen. Tammy Duckworth said there needs to be more effort in making sure addicts have access to treatment
Other staffing costs for hospitals include training to prepare staff to de-escalate situations when patients become violent
Almost three in four Americans said that emergency medicine services should be covered by insurance
Students will graduate qualified for the required federal “waiver” to prescribe medications to treat opioid-use disorders
Matheus Silva was swimming with teammates when he cried out for help and then went underwater
The handling and movement of patients poses an inherent risk to both patient and provider due to potential mechanical failures or unsafe practices by the operator
The crew helped Margaret Durham after she appeared to be overheated
