Pain Management
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Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center
Follow these tips when responding to a patient with a suspected hip fracture
The new study found that simple, non-opioid alternatives work just as well for patients with broken bones or fractures
The decision, which came down Friday, allows paramedics across the state to administer acetaminophen, Motrin and an IV option of Toradol
Nitrous oxide equipment has been sold to EMS agencies in at least 30 states in the last three years
EMS providers who can look beyond ketamine’s perception as a street or veterinary drug will find it is uniquely positioned to treat sepsis
EMS1 looked at Google Trends data to discover which opioids are most often researched.
A study published on pediatric opioid administration before and after a protocol change reveals little change in pain assessment or management
Based on initial findings, the alleged conduct involved twelve patients; the conduct did not cause injury that required medical attention
Researchers randomized 114 patients who went to the ER with new-onset lower back pain into two groups who received placebo and Valium
Follow these methods to successfully assess and treat older patients
Our co-hosts discuss key takeaways from the surgeon general’s report on opioid addiction
You were asked to assess and treat a 22-year-old woman with an obvious leg fracture and there was a disagreement about how to proceed; did you make the right call?
You are dispatched to a local park for an adult with a traumatic extremity injury
Jonathan M. McCulley, 34, is facing multiple charges for allegedly stealing fentanyl, Valium and morphine
The guidelines urge doctors to avoid prescribing opiates for chronic pain and to instead try physical therapy, exercise and over-the-counter medicines
Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR
Sen. Claire McCaskill said Missouri needs more tools to fight opiate abuse, including a prescription drug monitoring program and better research about average drug use
You are asked to respond to an office for a woman with nausea and abdominal pain; did you get the diagnosis right?
You are asked to respond to an office for a report of a sick person
A comprehensive examination of ketamine treatment uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing
You are asked to respond to the home of a woman that has been burned by a liquid while cooking
New study finds more than half seniors report still using pain meds 6 months after accident
The Minn. man received three years of probation for “leaving vulnerable patients without the medicine they needed”
You are asked to respond to a private residence for a female patient; did you get the diagnosis right?
You are asked to respond to a private residence for a female patient
With the increased use of ketamine by the military medics and emergency departments is it time for more widespread use of ketamine by civilian EMS?
Medics reported finding residue on and punctures in vials of Dilaudid during daily inspections
Wisconsin EMS Association speaker uses interactive and case-based learning to help EMS providers understand causes of abdominal pain
