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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.
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
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
The World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health monitoring and treatment for first responders, expired this fall but has enough funding to operate into next year
Capt. Gene Hull, 53, underwent surgery to amputate his right arm after being diagnosed with cancer in the tissue around his collarbone
The Zadroga Act expired this fall and supporters are hoping to get the extension passed before Congress leaves for the holidays
The woman had to undergo emergency surgery to prevent sepsis
The health care fund aids first responders who rushed to the World Trade Center after the attacks and now have illnesses such as pulmonary disease and cancer
Lily James almost lost her foot after a boating accident when she was 7, but thanks to the medics and doctors’ quick response she made a complete recovery
The video was uploaded on viral video website LiveLeak and was seen more than 130,000 times
The Chamber of Commerce service excellence award was given to two St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedics for their patient advocacy
Enhanced EMS System aims to reduce hospital readmissions for chronically ill and frequent 911 users
The app-based service allows medics to transmit ECGs and patient information to physicians
Each kit is equipped with $25 to $30 worth of gauze, gloves and two tourniquets for bystanders to render aid
Despite their lifesaving capabilities, Montana lawmakers might regulate air medical services
The 19-year-old man died of smoke inhalation and burns
Patient symptoms ranged from mild nausea, tachycardia and agitation to difficulty breathing and unconsciousness
The first issue of the Irish Journal of Paramedicine will be published in June 2016
