Pain Management
In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS
All EMS providers can still learn something about patient care and pain management from their mother
Use these assessment tips and terms to localize pain and guide your treatment plan
Every second counts in the prehospital environment, so it’s critical that EMS providers stay on top of the latest skills and strategies for saving lives
Identifying the conditions that can kill people emergently when they call 911 with abdominal pain
The Suwannee County Fire Rescue paramedic has been charged with controlled substance possession and grand theft
The Indiana EMS Commission approved statewide changes to the skills EMTs can use in the field, which will go into effect on March 1
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The organization is seeking applications from interested parties to develop evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacologic management of acute pain in a prehospital setting
Commonwealth Care Alliance’s mobile health program has partnered with local paramedics to reduce non-emergency transportation to the hospital
EMS providers must have a thorough understanding of pain assessment tools and options for acute pain management, especially with the recent focus on opioid abuse
Treat acute cardiac syndrome patients with the appropriate order of operations, and consider when traditional treatments may be contraindicated
Rotating pharmaceutical stock, and exploring alternative pain management and expired drug options can mitigate EMS drug shortages
Dr. Donald Hinderliter allegedly prescribed 832,994 pills to 462 patients over two years, averaging 1,803 pills per patient
A recent study found that other drugs or treatments may be more helpful for non-cancer pain
Use this quiz to determine your level of understanding when it comes to relieving your patients of pain
Doctors are no longer allowed to prescribe more than 14 days’ worth of opioids, and they must first look for alternatives
Pain management specialist Dr. Michelle Weiner said medical marijuana is a “great alternative for a lot of people suffering with pain”
Paramedics in the town of Fishers are now offering Nitronox to patients as an alternative to opioids
The lawsuit names Pima County, Rural/Metro Fire Department and an individual deputy and paramedic as defendants
About two months ago, Pennsylvania became the first state to approve medical marijuana as a treatment for opioid use disorder
According to figures provided by Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, fentanyl administrations are down 51 percent in New Bedford, Fairhaven and Acushnet
Effective July 1, doctors will not be allowed to prescribe more than seven days’ worth of opioid medication for patients with acute pain
Takeaways and lessons for EMS providers in the wake of one agency’s ketamine administration PR nightmare
EMS leaders respond to Star Tribune report of administering ketamine to agitated, restrained patients in Minneapolis
The report said that Hennepin Healthcare EMS providers, in the presence of police, injected suspects of crimes and others who already appeared to be restrained
A new electronic system has reduced the amount of opioids the department ordered by nearly 46 percent in the past two years
Regional Director Chris Stawasz said ketamine is less addictive than other options and will allow EMS providers to “expand their options for safe and effective pain control”
Tri-State Ambulance is treating minor pains with essential oils to cut down on opioid use
Stephen Newman had managed his pain with opioid medications, but was tired of the growing suspicion and mistrust he encountered when trying to get prescriptions
Rethinking EMS response to pediatric emergency care, trauma, pain management and arrests
Two studies suggest that some people in states with medical marijuana dispensaries avoid using opioids as a way to treat chronic pain
Officials reviewed protocols and determined there was a “gap” in the list of pain medications paramedic-level ambulances were authorized to carry
