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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.
Including clear, complete documentation in your patient care report is a critical component of patient care
Because most EMS providers infrequently encounter sick pediatric patients, it is important to regularly refresh knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology and life-saving treatments
Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox symptoms and how to properly treat patients
Transport is a field-care intervention that has to be delivered at the appropriate time, to the appropriate patient in the appropriate transport unit
The two firefighters were suspended after transporting a toddler in their fire truck instead of waiting for an ambulance; one firefighter said he would do it again
Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR
The firefighters have received an outpouring of support on a Facebook page advocating their reinstatement
The firefighters responded to a call for a child having a seizure; the nearest medic unit was 10 to 15 minutes away
Our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of using lights and sirens while responding to emergency calls
The announcement is part of Gov. Cuomo’s opioid overdose initiative; the state already allowed chain pharmacies to provide Narcan
The junctional tourniquets are designed for rapid application and to stem bleeding from traumatic groin and armpit injuries
The family believes the girl may have tried to suck the helium out of the Mylar balloon
All levels of prehospital caregivers are asked to answer a survey to help providers recommend the most useful types of medical ID
Use leap year’s extra day to learn, review and share the best practices, books and patient care tips to be a great medic
A review of recent peer-reviewed literature surrounding the efficacy of CPR training programs for EMS providers
Among this month’s clips were best practices for prehospital RSI and how to cannulate the external jugular vein
The fallout from the bankruptcy of a major NYC 911 EMS response agency will be felt most heavily by EMS providers on the street
Reckless behaviors warrant careful investigation and potentially lead to remediation or termination of employment
The ambulance will have a team of specially trained medics on board; the vehicle will pick up patients from anywhere in the state
Southwest Texas EMS agencies adopt a “time out” for transferring EMS patients to nurses and physicians
Salt Lake City Fire Department investigation finds no difference in the interruption to compressions between video and direct laryngoscopy
An ‘Eagleholic’ learns and shares the latest on resuscitation guidelines, stroke management, community paramedicine, dispatch, quality and patient safety from 2016 Gathering of Eagles
EMS medical directors discuss integrated health care programs to serve frequent 911 callers at Gathering of Eagles
Hemorrhage control guidelines direct paramedics to use hemostatic gauze but medics are often not formally trained in wound packing
Use these documentation and handoff tips to communicate important patient information to ED and ICU staff unfamiliar with capnography
EMS medical directors discuss innovations and improvements in stroke patient, triage care at Gathering of Eagles
The longest running medical and health podcast for EMS and health care providers has had more than 6 million downloads since launching in 2006
Some paramedics are focusing on keeping patients out of the emergency room, rather than taking them there
The department hopes the new vehicles will decrease the stigma of calling for an ambulance