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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.
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
‘Med Drunk’ is a four-minute movie written, directed and acted by intoxicated people
This is the choice I made when a man was dying and the family couldn’t find the do-not-resuscitate paperwork
Qwasie Reid left his patient and colleague stranded after he left in an ambulance with the 7-year-old they were flagged down to help
About 140 people are still hospitalized; 90 in serious condition
Highly detailed and specific protocols might create better employees but they don’t create better providers
Researchers investigate the capability of bystanders to treat a simulated opioid overdose with intranasal naloxone versus auto-injector naloxone
EMS providers need to follow infection control guidelines for care and transport of patients with infectious, contagious and even deadly antibiotic-resistant organisms
Patrick and Amanda Stewart, married four months ago, work together to save man dropped off at the fire station after a heroin overdose
An emergency action plan and pre-event medical time out are essential for providing quality care to athletes
CMS extends the prior authorization program, through Dec. 1, 2019, to eight states and Washington DC
The man suffered internal and external burns and damage and was placed in a medically induced coma
Chelsea Ake-Salvacion, 24, went into the cryotherapy chamber alone, before closing the salon, and apparently the machine didn’t turn off
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
The 65-foot tourist boat made a mayday call on calm, clear, and sunny afternoon
A comprehensive examination of naloxone uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, AED use and suspected opioid overdose
Flight attendants acted as stand-in nurses, and most passengers were asleep until the cabin lights came on for the delivery
After an ambulance crashed with a car, which ended up on its roof, medics from the same ambulance treated the passengers
The young ER doctor realized the man still had a pulse almost three hours after he pronounced him dead
ILCOR releases advisory statement on patient temperature management after ROSC
An 11-year study found that changing the protocol for aeromedical transport in Maryland benefited patient outcomes while saving money
An ambulance, semitrailer and three cars crashed on Ala. Interstate with no serious injuries
A head-on car accident broke the toddler’s C1 and C2 vertebrae and his collarbone
Brody Channel was honoring his father who died in the line of duty last year; he pulled to the side of the road to help an officer perform CPR on an unresponsive 9-month-old girl
The American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Boston was diverted to Syracuse, N.Y., after the captain became ill
The lone wolf shooter is our biggest threat, but we need to assess and treat patients just as we would on every other shift
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