Mike McEvoy

Drug Whys

Mike McEvoy, PhD, NRP, RN, CCRN is the EMS coordinator for Saratoga County, New York and a paramedic supervisor with Clifton Park & Halfmoon Ambulance. He is a nurse clinician in cardiothoracic surgical intensive care at Albany Medical Center where he also chairs the Resuscitation Committee and teaches critical care medicine. He is a lead author of the “Critical Care Transport” textbook and Informed Emergency & Critical Care guides published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. Mike is a frequent contributor to EMS1.com and a popular speaker at EMS, fire, and medical conferences worldwide. Contact Mike at mike.mcevoy@ems1.com.

Full list of Mike McEvoy results

Naloxone: Drug Whys
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A comprehensive examination of naloxone uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing
Ketamine: Drug Whys
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A comprehensive examination of ketamine treatment uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing
Should EMS administer Tranexamic Acid (TXA)?
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There is much we don't know about how TXA works and its role in reducing mortality from severe hemorrhage
Tranexamic Acid (TXA): Drug Whys
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A comprehensive examination of TXA, the support for its prehospital use, and off-label administration of TXA by EMS for trauma patients with major hemorrhage
Rosuvastatin: Drug Whys
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Generic Name: Rosuvastatin (no generic available in U.S. – patent expires in 2016) Common Brand Name: Crestor (AstraZeneca – U.S.) Popularity: 30th most commonly prescribed drug in U.S. Class: lipi...
Clonazepam: Drug Whys
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Generic Name: clonazepam (multiple generics available) Common U.S. Brand Names: Klonopin (Genentech USA) Popularity: 23rd most commonly prescribed drug in U.S. (2002-2012) Class: benzodiazepine Tre...
Cyber Charting: The pros and cons of electronic PCRs
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There is little published evidence evaluating the benefits and risks of implementing ePCR programs
Tramadol (Ultram): Drug Whys
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Overdoses of tramadol have been reported, which has led several states to reclassify it as a controlled substance.
Oxycodone: Drug Whys
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This medication is notorious as a street drug and with good reason
Dabigatran: Drug Whys
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Widespread use, extensive marketing, and significant media coverage mandate that EMS providers be informed about this drug
Amoxicillin (Clavulanate Potassium): Drug Whys
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Generic Name: Amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (multiple manufacturers) Common Brand Name: Augumentin (GlaxoSmithKline — U.S.) Popularity: 28th most commonly prescribed drug between 2002 – 2010 (U...
Epinephrine: Drug Whys
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A comprehensive examination of epinephrine and its prehospital uses, administration routes, doses and pharmacology
Duloxetine: Drug Whys
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Generic Name: Duloxetine (no generic available, U.S. patent expires June, 2013)Common U.S. Brand Names: Cymbalta (Eli Lilly and Company, USA)Popularity: 39th most commonly prescribed drug between 2...
Alprazolam (Xanax): Drug Whys
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A comprehensive examination of alprazolam uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing for adult and pediatric patients
Escitalopram (Lexapro): Drug Whys
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Generic Name: Escitalopram (no generic available – U.S. patent expires March 2012) Common Brand Name: Lexapro (Forest Laboratories – U.S.) Popularity: 18th most commonly prescribed drug in 2009 (U....
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