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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.
Use these assessment tips and terms to localize pain and guide your treatment plan
Follow these EMS tips to measure mean arterial pressure, monitor sepsis, rule out DKA and ensure high-quality CPR
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
Wheezes, retractions, tachypnea and altered mental status lead to a quick assessment of asthma
EMS chiefs must develop the right competencies and skills in order to thrive in a changing health care landscape
The customized ambulance is built to transport the four-person team and equipment to care for a patient receiving ECMO
Newly trained EMS providers are asked to participate in a survey about recognizing and treating patients at risk of traumatic stress
A full life weighs more than an empty one, but who I have become because of my EMS experience has made me a better friend and caregiver
A Texas boy and two friends were running after disturbing a wasp nest to avoid being stung
With less than $10,000 left in its budget, the city was forced to shut down the service
Four others were injured when the boat capsized Monday
Conference presenters explained the pressing threats to rural EMS and health care systems and laid out creative solutions
Being overweight is a threat to our patients, to our health and to our livelihood
The six-month buprenorphine implant provides a new maintenance treatment option for those in recovery
The bill would allow first responders to open and manually maintain an airway, administer oxygen and control a hemorrhage
The man struggled for 30 minutes to remove the 10-foot python that bit him as he used the toilet
W-18 is a novel opioid, more powerful than fentanyl, purchased online from China and legal to possess in the US
Patients treated with ketamine were sedated 12 minutes faster than with average sedative
The program gives young people facing abuse, neglect or homelessness a place to turn to
Corey Showers’ stroke symptoms were recognized by a fellow firefighter and confirmed by a remote neurologist using a telemedicine robot
The new law to sell Narcan over-the-counter also calls for patient counseling and educational materials
A new S-76 equipped for emergency service could cost more than $7 million, but would be able to carry more patients
The transports are conducted by off-duty personnel; the ambulances used are also pulled out of reserve
Each year more than 700,000 Americans have heart attacks and about 120,000 people die from them
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
