Clinical
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.
Pediatric IV tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of IV placements
Understanding the signs of Cushing’s triad can be the difference between timely intervention and critical deterioration in patients with elevated intracranial pressure
Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention
Props and tricks can add creativity into your next airway management adventure during simulation or on the job
Steve Whitehead shares his thoughts on how to handle family members during a cardiac arrest
Products designed to make your job easier that you won’t regret purchasing or upgrading
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
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
An initial visual assessment can identify threats to you and your patient before you narrow down a differential diagnosis
Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment
Any EMS provider can improve their patient care and assessment by thinking like a remote-area medic
Steve Whitehead wants you to consider this one thing before pulling out the plastic tubes
The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated patients and bystanders you’re likely to encounter on your shift so be careful out there
How do we recognize and treat hyperkalemia in the prehospital setting?
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state
A review of shock stages, signs and symptoms and treatments for the EMT or paramedic student
Waveform capnography provides real-time feedback that BLS providers can use to make treatment decisions and improve care
Despite a lack of evidence, applying a splint effectively has been and will likely continue to be a mainstay of EMS practice
Going back to the basics ensures a smooth EtCO2 reading and creates a calming environment for both the patient and provider
Update your understanding of the role of antibiotics, fluid administration and coordination of clinical care
Learn what to look for and how to advocate for elderly patients who may be much sicker than they appear
While mechanism doesn’t reliably predict injury, it does serve as the foundation for 3 early and critical decisions
Mechanisms, roles and potential risk: What medics need to know about aspirin
Books
As a medic you are a caregiver and a human body mechanic, not a parts replacer; educate yourself like one
When you absolutely need to write something down make sure you have a weatherproof Rite in the Rain notebook
Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol
Exploring physical, chemical and alternate restraint considerations in agitated patients
This day’s theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients
Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient
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