Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
Become familiar with the signs associated with date rape drugs like Ketamine, GHB and Rohypnol, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
The vaccine is designed to produce antibodies to oxycodone, blocking the drugs’ ability to reach the brain
A study from Florida Atlantic University found IM ketamine administration increases ED intubation rate 5.75-fold for patients testing positive for cocaine
The emergency use authorization for the monoclonal antibody therapy has been expanded to include prevention for those exposed to COVID-19
Evans and Cebollero discuss: Should politicians be able to make decisions based on clinical care in an area in which they have no knowledge?
What paramedics needs to know as reports of self-medication for COVID-19 rise
Readers share how they’re reacting to the grand jury indictment of two Colorado paramedics following the death of Elijah McClain
EMS attorneys Stephen Wirth and Douglas Wolfberg discuss the legal analysis of the charges brought against Colorado firefighter-medics in the Elijah McClain case
Thomas Swartz was fired for allegedly making judgmental comments regarding drug use to an 18-year-old and the patient’s mother
Data gurus Drs. Remle Crowe and Brent Myers discuss their extensive findings on ketamine use by EMS
The 2020 death toll estimate is up by about 20K, with fentanyl blamed for more than 60% of overdoses
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
Changing the way we think about and train providers on oxygen administration
The Health and Human Services Department announced $15 million in funding available for states to create and improve response to mental health- and substance use-related crises
How disciplinary action is perceived offers evidence for implementing Just Culture values
Restrictions include weighing the patient and airway management training, equipment in the presence of law enforcement
Should we overhaul our protocols? What we’ve learned about STEMI, OHCA ROSC from the PEACE study
The family of the man who died in 2016 claims fire department personnel prematurely terminated lifesaving efforts and made false statements
Why administration of normal saline off-duty constitutes possession and delivery of a controlled substance
The former Buffalo firefighter-EMT says he was fired under an outdated collective bargaining agreement
The court ruled the deputy violated the Fourth Amendment when he seized the vials on “nothing more than a hunch” that they might be illegal
The bill was recently advanced by the state Assembly Health Committee
Two of the providers were cited for allegedly witnessing the incident and not preventing or reporting it
Police said the woman, Nastasia Snape, 23, was found to be in possession of a synthetic drug called T salts
The service was sued for reportedly not carrying IV epinephrine to treat the woman’s severe allergic reaction
Eagle County Paramedic Services launches a naloxone distribution program to help treat opioid overdoses in homes
Examining the types of medical errors prehospital providers are susceptible to, the contributing factors and how infusion pumps can safeguard against medication errors
Shelly LeGere is currently campaigning to have ALS fire apparatus respond to medical calls
A paramedic was charged with embezzlement after it was discovered he allegedly stole a vial of a controlled substance from an ambulance that was not in use
