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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.
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Signs of PACS that will help you eliminate EKG rhythms to make your diagnosis
As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures
EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those experiencing heart attacks
Penis transplants have generated interest among veterans, but they will require more extensive surgery since their injuries tend to be more extensive
Equipping firefighters with epinephrine could cost the city $25,000
You were asked to assess and treat a potential stroke in a 39-year-old man found unresponsive while working out; did you make the right call?
You are asked to respond to the fitness room at a local hotel
Standardizing the transition of care helps improve patient safety and ensure the patient’s care is smooth and no information is lost
Organize your trauma kit so regular intravenous catheters are not mixed with catheters with backflow preventing or blood control valves
Dr. Redonda Miller said her primary focus will be to deliver high-quality care for patients and to ensure they have a good experience
The line of first responder vehicles are all energy efficient and electronically powered
It is important to differentiate tension pneumothorax from conditions with similar symptoms, and to avoid performing inappropriate needle decompression
Two new BMW 1200-RT motorcycles have been added to the agency’s special events division
Taylor Rosenthal recently turned down a $30 million offer to buy RecMed, which started as an eighth-grade project
EMS providers need to admit that prehospital patient care errors can and do happen to begin addressing this serious cause of patient injury and death
During April, there were a combined 714 incidents of delays in handing over patients to staff
Learn the signs and symptoms for this significant pediatric airway and ventilation emergency
Overexertion is a major issue for EMTs – refer to this infographic to identify these serious warning signs.
Health care accreditation and safety organizations have cited alarm fatigue as a top patient safety risk
To maintain and expand, NAEMT officials said EMS must undergo an “EMS 3.0" transformation
Nearly 90 percent of people with a rare paralyzing condition said they had symptoms of Zika earlier
The Excellance, Inc. ambulance allows medics to perform CT scans of suspected stroke patients and transmit images to neurologists
The trial pitted amiodarone against lidocaine with a saline control group for the termination of shock-resistant ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation
Review the subtle signs of an acute ST-elevation MI with this case of a man presenting with “heavy” chest pain
New research found that paramedics can use a simple breath measurement to identify potential cases of sepsis
At least 250,000 deaths each year can be attributed to medical care that has gone awry
