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.
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As a medic you are a caregiver and a human body mechanic, not a parts replacer; educate yourself like one
Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol
City officials stand with the fire chief and the pace of reforms to training, staffing and bringing in private ambulances
When teaching new EMS skills or reviewing old ones, take advantage of the chance to put them in context and reinforce good clinical decision-making
What is the clinical obligation vs. legal obligation when the standard of care changes for cardiac arrest treatment?
The two year grant-funded initiative aims to reduce repeat hospital visits and improve quality care for patients
Dr. Jullette Saussy said the department is resistant to reform and that people are dying needlessly
How should EMS treat a traumatic cardiac arrest stabbing victim?
The Fast Track program facilitates the development and review of drugs
You were asked to respond to a coffee shop for a 22-year-old male with increasing shortness of breath following a coughing fit; did you make the right decision?
You are asked to respond to a coffee shop for shortness of breath
AllergyStop is small enough to fit on a keychain; it’s currently awaiting FDA approval
Recent study suggests it may be safe to withhold oxygen from normoxic patients who are suffering from AMI
Effective prehospital care restores or maintains adequate oxygenation, perfusion and cellular environment which saves cells, organs and lives
Prepare for behavioral emergencies by understanding pathophysiology, personal protection, patient handling and restraint techniques, and the importance of documentation
Experts still stress that mosquitoes are the main culprit in the Zika epidemic menacing Latin America and looming over the United States
The kits contain gauze, scissors, antiseptic iodine solution, cold packs, hydrogen peroxide, mouth attachments and more
Critical care paramedicine is application of science and artistry to care for the profoundly ill patient
The app is used by medics and firefighters to send images and video from the field to the emergency room
A snake bit a boy at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, leading to the death of the boy’s grandmother
EMS organizations and personnel should use this as an opportunity to review infection control and ambulance disinfection procedures
There are vaccines in various stages of development for other viruses in the same family
The woman died from a blood clot in her lung; two relatives were charged with neglect
A combination of daring and improvisation allowed a diabetes patient to undergo a kidney transplant despite a blizzard raging on the East Coast
Economic incentives aren’t typically the first line of defense during an outbreak, but in the case of the current tuberculosis outbreak in Alabama they make sense
When we offer our service in an unexpected way magic happens
A search-and-rescue crew found the men in severe hypothermia
A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS
Recently introduced legislation will improve the rapid administration of controlled substances to patients in need of emergency treatment
