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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.
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
When shopping for a new pulse oximeter, here are six important issues to consider
Steve Whitehead asks, does your pulse ox probe fail you, or do you fail it?
For every 100 people suffering a heart attack or cardiac arrest, three to four more died within a month if they had sought care on a marathon day
The journey to Mission: Lifeline recognition for Paramedics Plus improved the STEMI system of care through better data capture, communication and trust
EMS agencies are cautioned to understand the risk of triaging patients to a ride-sharing service instead of sending an ambulance
The gadget is designed to be worn on one leg at a time for patients severely paralyzed on one side of the body due to a stroke or other ailments
Priority Dispatch and PulsePoint announce partnership to help emergency medical dispatchers inform callers of the closest AEDs
The bill would apply to people who are rushed by ambulance to a facility that doesn’t accept their insurance
Officials said Lyft drivers will not be expected to perform any medical procedures
Procedures/devices that ensure an open pathway for gas exchange between a patient’s lungs and the atmosphere
The bill will prevent hospitals and physicians from instituting do-not-resuscitate orders or similar directives for children if one parent objects
The company said the inhalers may have a defect that causes them to administer fewer doses of medicine than indicated
The ride-share service allows customers to pay less than what an ambulance ride costs, but at what risk to their health?
Show off your trauma knowledge with this quiz about trauma patient assessment and treatment
A special report published in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine explains why all mass gatherings are not created equal
Administering medications intranasally in the pre-hospital or emergency setting can be easy, fast and non-invasive
Interactive training materials are designed to empower bystanders to initiate simple lifesaving actions before EMS arrives
Individuals enrolled in the MIH program receive home visits from paramedics over a four-week period
A 2012 study found “no statistically significant effect” of tax policies on donation rates in 15 states that offered them at the time
Many doctors are skeptical of the therapy, called tumor treating fields, and it’s not a cure
Researchers analyzed charts for 2,100 patients who were 55 or older with head trauma who were transported to the hospital by EMS
EMS educators can improve sepsis patient outcomes by ensuring EMTs and paramedics have knowledge appropriate and impactful training
The study is the first independent evaluation of California’s 13 paramedicine pilot projects
More than 70 percent voted in favor of unionizing in order to address ongoing issues that impact patient care
Services include a ride from the hospital to a patient’s home or to outpatient procedures
All patients, including terrorism suspects, are treated with the same fairness and respect we deserve ourselves
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
When her sister started seizing, Jada Bell called 911 and put the vehicle in neutral
EMS providers called for assistance when they were en route to a life-threatening call
Specialized EMS crews responded to over 100 calls during the festival
Issues to be addressed include isolation and quarantine, disease surveillance and contact tracing
Patients were asked to evaluate the service’s response to emergencies, communication and ability to manage a patient’s medical condition
