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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 fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
Remain consistent once you’ve established the patient’s weight, ensure you know what’s in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent medication administration errors
The criminalization of medical errors has added a new layer to reducing harm
Lou Ferrigno, who volunteers as a sheriff’s deputy, said he immediately began thinking of what could be going on when the fan collapsed
You are on scene with a patient who was found down in his living room; as you progress beyond the initial assessment, what are some typical assessment pitfalls to avoid?
You are dispatched to a report of an elderly male found down on the floor
Using medical training he learned at summer camp, the eighth-grader took an EpiPen and injected it into his friend’s leg
Town officials have launched a strategic planning process designed to optimize emergency services
After being held in custody for 18 months in North Korea, 22-year-old Otto Warmbier returned home in a coma
The “set-up, size-up, scope, secure” mindset of the 1st and TEN approach to intubation may help improve first-pass success
A basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient’s presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms
Our co-hosts discuss aspects of a recent call regarding an EMS crew removing a patient from an airplane
While narcotics can bring short-term pain relief, they’re often misprescribed
In tests, the drone arrived 16 minutes faster than an ambulance
The interaction of health care providers and the high risk patient population poses many concerns and challenges
Including ultrasound during assessment may help rule out or find injuries missed with traditional exam techniques, but more research is needed
EMS providers are asked to help evaluate community risk reduction
Use simulation education to teach EMS providers to recognize and treat sepsis
The award signifies that Maricopa Ambulance met the requirements for utilizing data to improve patient outcomes
Community paramedicine programs are being integrated into our health care system far too slowly to meet the needs of many underserved populations
EMS leaders need to focus on continually improving quality, efficiency and innovation to add value as health care undergoes dramatic changes
Community paramedics placed within a correctional facility increase the level of services provided by the health care team and potentially reduce overall health care costs
Police praise man as a hero for coming to the aid of a “complete stranger”
Allina Health EMS leaders discuss the importance of a strong relationship between operational leaders and the medical director
The device can be used quickly, unlike lidocaine, which requires 30 minutes to fully take effect
Out of nearly 40,000 patients given powerful pain drugs, only four addictions were documented
You are dispatched to a report of an elderly female experiencing weakness
Paddy Ennis, the first paramedic to arrive, said he had to ignore screaming victims for those in more serious condition; the quiet patients
The program is focused on improving the lives of patients, lowering healthcare costs and using EMS providers as resources to solve healthcare problems
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the emerging threats facing today’s responders, how a rescue task force response model works and what equipment and armor technology is available
Emergency responder effectiveness after this terrorist MCI will likely be judged – fairly or not – based on solving the crime, caring for the injured and quickly reuniting families
Every additional hour it takes to give antibiotics and perform other key steps increases the odds of death by 4 percent
Carry a small personal aid kit with you at all times to treat the aches, cuts and scrapes you are most likely to experience yourself or need to treat in friends and family
