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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.
The bag-valve-mask can save your patient’s life; ensure you’re using it properly with these tools
Patients may benefit from air transport when one or more of these needs are identified
Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center
The woman didn’t receive any help for about an hour because she was pronounced dead by the first paramedic on scene
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the pros and cons of stepping over patients
The company that produces the heroin-fighting medication raised the prices by almost half last year
Robert Green, a senior territory manager, rushed to aid the woman in cardiac arrest using the equipment he sells
Of the 551 Beaufort County employees affected, some quit; others are demoralized by the decision
Lack of training, confusing policy, and bystander conflict make halting or continuing resuscitation nearly impossible for medics to do what’s right
The departments recived American Heart Association’s “Mission: Lifeline” awards, given to EMS crews based on the speed of treating and transporting severe heart attack patients
Patients visit a downtown office, where a community paramedic helps them manage their health after surgeries, and better care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medics say they are practicing “fast-food medicine” and may cut corners and drive faster to meet a goal of 70 minutes per call
The company provided non-emergency services to many dialysis patients, and billed Medicare for unnecessary transports
A Mass. hospital was fined $218,400 for HIPAA violations stemming from use of an internet document sharing application
The pilot avoided a collision by about 20 feet while transporting a snake bite victim to a Calif. hospital
Automatic chest compressors increase save rates from 3 percent to 45 percent
A study of nearly 400,000 stroke patients showed only 52 percent of Hispanic men were likely to call 911
The fire department is called out only when a patient is in a life-threatening or critical condition
The patient waited almost six hours for an ambulance and was initially told by a paramedic that he had “man flu”
Staffing, vehicle and equipment maintenance, high overhead costs and insurance reimbursement issues create a strain for EMS agencies across the state
If approved, two bills would provide payments when transport is refused or unnecessary, and allow agencies to receive direct payment for services
Mercy Health Foundation is funding the vehicle, which could cut in half the time it takes to diagnose a stroke and begin treatment
Command presence is well-suited to leading teams in emergency situations, but much of health care requires collaboration among experts
We should be applauding NY’s decision to increase minimum wage, and fight for better compensation in our own industry
The disruptive forces of changing reimbursement models, technology and quality initiatives will change how EMS is delivered and funded
Although endocrine emergencies are uncommon, the signs and symptoms can be mistaken for more commonly encountered medical emergencies
You are asked to respond to the home of a woman that has been burned by a liquid while cooking
You are asked to respond to the home of a woman that has been burned by a liquid while cooking
New study finds more than half seniors report still using pain meds 6 months after accident
EMS chiefs need to examine the clinical, safety, and economic rationale for medically-stable psych patient interfacility transfers
After just 13 minutes, the medic observed signs of a heat emergency in the Fox news reporter
