Medical Treatment
Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center
Realistic scenarios that reflect the patients EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter are critical to preparing students for the challenges of the EMS profession
Learn to immobilize limbs with the best of them as Steve Whitehead breaks down the proven methodology for splinting like a pro
The key to differentiating abdominal pain is to utilize as many assessment tools as possible
Dr. Jerry Snow shares xylazine pharmacology, treatment tips and high-dose naloxone implications
Critical insights into the implications of recent court rulings on EMS practice and patient care
The medical director for the Middletown Division of Fire stated the paramedics “breached the standard of care and the breach caused” the death
Check your knowledge of carbon monoxide poisoning causes, symptoms and protective strategies on scene
CO poisoning is a life-threatening emergency and victims must be removed from the environment immediately without placing the rescuers in danger
City Attorney Margaret Casey said medics spent less than 15 seconds assessing Whitfield Marshall Jr.
Washington lawmakers follow other states pushing for reform in restraint techniques after the in-custody death of Manuel Ellis
Understanding these fractures is vital for providing effective patient care and making informed treatment and transport decisions
Five options for exchanging the SGA for an endotracheal tube
What is your organization doing to enhance medics’ mathematical skills in the field?
‘Star of Life’ symbol will be used to highlight conditions such as epilepsy, hemophilia, schizophrenia, and mental illness
Which event will have the biggest impact on EMS? Cast your vote
Prosecutors said the Aurora paramedics did not properly assess McClain and ultimately gave him a significant overdose of ketamine
Aurora paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec each face criminally negligent homicide and other charges
Sick, hurt children couldn’t understand why they were getting shots – so this doc found a simpler way to administer medication while reducing the risk of cross-infection to caregivers
The criminalization of medical errors has added a new layer to reducing harm
Novel use of video laryngoscopy with recording capability to improve clinical oversight in EMS airway management
Janet Taylor shares assessment and management tips for mastering seizure thresholds, classification and treatment approaches
What if scheduling and finalizing a transport could be done in 60 seconds?
Colorado Solictor General Shannon Stevenson said the Aurora paramedics administered too much ketamine for McClain’s body weight
Chris and Kelly tackle EMS safety, resiliency, onboarding, the duty to act and more hot topics in Inside EMS
Make your patient feel less like a sack of potatoes with these tips from Steve Whitehead
Tips for navigating prehospital airway management techniques and challenges
Jury selection begins Monday for Aurora Fire Department paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec
Fluid, dosing and airway considerations to prevent RV ischemia
Medic Squad 63 of Kern County Fire Department resuscitated a cardiac arrest patient before transporting them to the hospital
What the research says about calcium in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
How to protect yourself and your patients, and take action
There’s someone out there who would like to really hear from you, and Steve Whitehead will tell you who in this episode
