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.
Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient
How to use the lost art of auscultatory percussion to evaluate suspected long bone fractures
Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident
Shawn Norman was diagnosed with a rare syndrome that made him constantly weak and tired
Quantitative waveform capnography can help EMS providers recognize bronchospasm, spot ventilation derangements, and gauge the effectiveness of therapy
Paramedics are increasingly likely to transport patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machines and some systems are testing ECMO for refractory cardiac arrest
The VA has agreed to pay for the powered exoskeleton for eligible paralyzed veterans with spinal cord injuries
The Zadroga Act extension was included in Congress’ year-end spending bill that was passed on Friday
Chris and Kelly answer questions from our listeners about immobilization and leadership
A $1 million grant will fund a more efficient program in several Washington communities for the next three years
The bill would extend federal health monitoring and treatment for 9/11 first responders through 2090
EMS responded to a sports complex for a report of a syncope; did responders correctly assess and treat the 22 year-old male patient?
You are asked to respond to the football practice field of a local college
Alameda County, California, says they’ve found the “prescription for success” in improving cardiac arrest outcomes
The video aims to entertain and promote early sepsis recognition and management
The clinical trial aims to prove whether the drug is a viable option to reduce excess bleeding from traumatic brain injuries
New research showed that isopropyl alcohol relieved nausea symptoms for patients in the ER
Commissioner William Bratton pushed Congress to renew the Zadroga Act, which expired this fall
The device uses injectable foam, which is meant to expand in the abdomen to stop the bleeding
The injuries from blunt or penetrating chest trauma can cause life-threatening disruption to perfusion, ventilation or both
The report, 15 years after IOM’s “To Err is Human”, tackles patient-safety issues, saying health care is not nearly as safe as it should be
Dr. Gordon Ewy presents findings on the importance of bystander CPR and patient gasping at the Emergency Cardiovascular Care Update 2015
Providing for injured responders shows that we stand behind our homeland defenders when the going gets tough
The first penis transplant in the U.S. will be performed on a young soldier within a year
Local hospitals could not agree about how best to evaluate and care for patients in the immediate aftermath of a stroke
The Colorado Springs Fire Department tactical paramedics pulled victims away from the hot zone, which helped save lives
Asthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications
Those using the Zadroga Act as a political bargaining chip need to be called to task for their actions
