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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.
Dr. Jerry Snow shares xylazine pharmacology, treatment tips and high-dose naloxone implications
Clinicians should be aware of how ventricular-assist devices work and what distress signs to look for in patients
Critical insights into the implications of recent court rulings on EMS practice and patient care
She claimed a man was violent and having a medical emergency from being on crack cocaine; she is also known for habitual false reports
With hands-free pressure applied to the wound, medics expect faster control of other critical patient needs
A firefighter and his two groomsmen, who are also firefighters, were on their way to Las Vegas for a bachelor party when they jumped into action
Obama ordered 3,000 military personnel to West Africa to help erec new treatment and isolation facilities, train health care workers and increase communications and transportation support
She plans to draft a charter amendment requiring minimum levels of ambulance staffing and equipment for the struggling department
Dr. David Miramontes has served in Washington, D.C. since 2011; he will begin in Texas on Oct. 30 pending a contract approval
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the need for more research around response times, and how to best treat anaphylaxis patients
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson seek clarity on best practices for treating anaphylaxis patients after Chicago’s Food Allergy Research and Education Summit
You respond to a 65-year-old woman who says she can’t stand to get out of the bathtub, but denies any other complaints. Was your diagnosis right?
You respond to a 65-year-old woman who says she can’t stand to get out of the bathtub, but has no other complaints. What are your next steps?
EMTs are often the soldiers in the last stand against death, but could we ever be bold enough to suggest it might be inappropriate to transport a dying patient to the hospital?
With 900 admitted in Denver and 500 in Kansas City, the illness has swept across 10 states leaving doctors questioning the cause of the outbreak
A new program would train firefighters to transport patients to the hospital; local EMS questions quality of care
Read the response and add your own thoughts in the comments
A medical team is discussing experimental treatments, including using blood serum from a patient who has recovered from Ebola
The Code4Armour band aims to provide paramedics with up-to-date medical information on the spot, leading to more informed patient care
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss how to overcome the trepidation many medics feel when handling pediatric calls, and why EMS should take ownership of industry-related research and education
The doctor who was delivering babies in Liberia is now in Omaha’s special isolation unit; the experimental drug ZMapp is exhausted and a medical team is exploring other treatments
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss how a new drug to combat heart failure highlights the need to place emphasis on current research for EMS students
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss why EMS needs to start doing its own medical research on issues important to the industry
The training includes how to clear airways and detect and stop bleeding; gunshot woulds and vehicle strikes are the top causes of death for police officers in the U.S.
Robert White was honored for his nonprofit Safe Kids York County, where he helps host more than 200 events and programs for car seat, gun, bicycle and water safety
EMT Becky Sproul explains how a Colo. district used a Healthcare Innovation Grant to deliver improved care with lower costs and better outcomes
EMS advocacy organizations came together for a united vision statement on what the movement means for the industry
Licensing requirements and varying degrees of experience can make it difficult for returning servicemen to find jobs, but programs are emerging that can help
From its rescue swimmer programs to its innovative use of data to improve clinical care, Nature Coast EMS is continually seeking out ways to be more efficient while doing more for the community
The goals of all health care reform efforts are summed up by the “Triple Aim": lowered costs, improved patient experience and improved outcomes
Over the course of a decade, the program has grown to include 21 PCI hospitals in the state, about 100 referring hospitals and more than 500 EMS agencies
Q&A with Sabina Braithwaite, M.D., M.P.H. on the importance of safety culture, EMS week and why the public needs to better understand EMS
Thom Dick, a paramedic, caregiver and advocate for patients and providers, discusses his more than 40 years in EMS
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