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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.
Diabetic emergencies come in a variety of types and causes, but the tools available to EMTs allow excellent evaluation and initial treatment of the patient
What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes?
You are on scene with a patient who has suffered significant facial trauma; what are some strategies to improve your ability to manage their airway?
Ambulance Victoria responded to more than 1,870 cases, which was six-times the usual workload for a Monday evening
Florence Stricker, 87, was being transported by Guardian EMS personnel when the ambulance and another vehicle collided at an intersection March 23, 2015
The creation of FirstNet was spurred by the need for better communication amongst firefighters, EMS and police during disasters
A judge ruled last week the ambulance crew was responsible for an incorrect IV insertion, causing Lee Roy Bember pain and emergency surgery
In-hospital cardiac arrest research shows strong association between epinephrine and decreased odds of ROSC and good neurologic outcome
Your patient has an apparent hip fracture after a fall and needs to be packaged for transport; did you make the right call?
You are dispatched to an independent living facility for a senior citizen who has fallen
It’s unfair to our patients to let professional bravado blind us from the need to maintain low-frequency high-criticality skill proficiency
Health Information Exchange participation and funding for EMS agencies is a pathway to improving patient care and safety
Patients who receive a larger-than-expected bill for emergency care may have limited options to change it
The opioid overdose epidemic is taking an emotional toll on EMS providers; here’s a roundup of innovations aimed at combating this issue
The bill would permit physicians to issue standing orders to EMS personnel to administer controlled substances
Investigators found that hospital admissions to Tulane Medical Center for heart attacks increased in the 10 years after Katrina. (AP Photo)
Decisions made in the prehospital setting can significantly improve outcomes for patients with orthopedic trauma
The study compared outcomes for two resuscitation techniques and recommended improving bystander CPR in minority communities
The study examined whether CPR proficiency could be improved with low dose and high frequency simulations in hospitals
Specially trained paramedics work with mental health patients by identifying problems, intervening and de-escalating situations
Understand how capnography identifies respiratory and cardiovascular compromise in restrained patients
Emergency physicians support expanding health insurance coverage to all patients and are advocating for transparency
Very basic first aid skills can be enough to save lives and allow an individual to render care while waiting for trained medical personnel to arrive
Law enforcement and SAR K-9s are public safety personnel who may require the emergency care of EMS providers
When the ambulance arrived at the hospital, the man unstrapped himself from the gurney and ran away from paramedics
Here are five smartphone apps EMTs and paramedics can use during patient assessment and treatment
A paramedic and an outreach worker from the Santa Fe Prevention Alliance go to the homes of overdose victims to provide the training and Narcan kits
Officials said hiring paramedics would be more cost-effective
The police department will receive 700 devices to swap for the recalled devices and an additional 500 new devices within weeks
The couple was driving to the hospital when they decided to pull over and call 911
The lawsuit spurred the creation of a new policy that requires personnel to undergo training on how to use heat packs
