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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 to learn and understand the medications paramedics administer
Lessons learned from implementation of a telestroke program
Paying attention to common eponyms discovered during a patient assessment and their associated pathology can identify a patient’s most critical needs
Emergency responders overturn car to access hypothermic toddler; child has since been released from the hospital
First ambulance arrived in 13 minutes; at time of fire the system had more calls than ambulances available
They will contribute nearly $130,000 annually for a program aimed at improving pre-hospital care
In the real world it is impossible for a scene to be 100% safe; therefore we must constantly assess risk
Tranexamic acid has been used in trauma centers for years, and the drug is making its way into the prehospital setting
Adopted by Mayo One and Mayo Clinic Hospital — Saint Marys Campus emergency department in 2012
A 70 percent price hike has advocates worried it will limit the amount of narcan departments can afford to purchase
Carmel Fire Department is first in state to purchase ‘exciting technology’
Child upgraded to stable condition; her mother was found dead in the vehicle
Syncope is common and can be a warning sign of a structural or electrical abnormality in the heart that may cause sudden death
He ran into a building filled with smoke and helped rescue an elderly man; he also treated a woman for smoke inhalation
Dramatic footage shows him losing consciousness during the jump and another skydiver coming to his aid
Epi, a long-time staple of ACLS, does not improve neurologically intact survival and may even harm the patient
Study demonstrates feasibility of early paramedic administration of neuroprotective drugs to stroke patients
The milestone came after careful evaluation of the impact first-response efforts had on the outcome of the patient, and was marked by a special recognition
The oral suction tip holster is designed to provide infection control for patients and providers
Police investigate possibility that Fentanyl was mixed with heroin to increase potency
The fee aims to help the financially struggling organization, and would not bill patients directly
A medic blacked out at the wheel and collided with the ambulance he was following; both medics in stable condition
Toronto boy died after wandering away from grandmother’s apartment in bitter cold overnight weather
Firefighter Randy Hiti was a 26-year veteran with the department; cause of death is unknown
40-year-old woman found crawling on street, mumbling with body temp. of 80F; toxicology results pending
Wisconsin EMS Association half-day workshop educates EMRs, EMTs and AEMTs to assess an opioid overdose and administer naloxone
Glenpool’s new EMS provider said the national standard is that the fire department first responds to medical calls, followed by an ALS ambulance
The technology aims to connect EMTs to doctors who can make informed decisions and avoid an unnecessary ambulance trip to a hospital, often 50 miles away
Officials in Hinds County are working on a solution to reduce ER hand-off times and get ambulances on the road quicker
Sometimes slower (and more deliberate) adoption of medical procedures may be better
More than 20 rescue units spent nearly an hour and a half trying to extract the worker from the trench
