Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
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
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
Join Steve Whitehead, Hartwell Medical and EMS1 for 26 brand-new episodes, from CPR consciousness, to hands off chest time and sedation controversies
Exploring the medication and treatments that allow for the best translation of paramedic skill and experience from adult OHCA care to pediatric OHCA
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology notes that vaccines should be administered in a healthcare setting where anaphylaxis can be quickly treated
It will take teamwork and cooperation among all of us to understand and fight this monster
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions
According to state health department documents, the medic tested positive for cocaine after being found sleeping in her car while on duty
Eagle County Paramedic Services officials said ketamine is an important tool for treating agitated patients and that they hope to address the public’s concerns with the new protocol
Examining recommendations for EMS treatment of adult and pediatric cardiac arrest related to epinephrine, compression depth and rate, and double sequential defibrillation
In this episode, hear the experts discuss pitfalls and pearls regarding the unpredictable presentations that can occur in patients abusing methamphetamine.
Test your knowledge on how the schoolhouse theory applies to the cellular physiology of magnesium
Dr. Casey Patrick and Mike Perlmutter discuss their experiences with implementing IV high-dose bolus NTG in APE patients
Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
Edward Augustus Blake, 44, a Eugene Springfield Fire Department paramedic, allegedly obtained controlled substances illegally through his position and administered them via IV to victims
Comparing stress levels and coping mechanisms, from alcohol to exercise and peer support in first responders
Know the difference between septic shock and cardiogenic shock and how to treat both in the field
How to add intranasal drugs to the BLS scope of practice, and why it would be a valuable addition to the BLS toolbox
James Poole, 37, a former Mercy Medical Center paramedic, was accused of stealing from dozens of medication vials and replacing their contents
Our co-hosts discuss a variety of current events in the news impacting providers and the overall industry
Authorities said the firefighter used a passcode from his previous fire department job to take the supplies
Creating a safe scene begins with understanding how your patient’s mental and physical health connect, and in avoiding these pitfalls
In this episode learn the 5 diagnoses for altered mental status that can kill your patient emergently
Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients
University of Northern Colorado researchers are studying how paramedics manage agitated patients
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
The state department grants waivers to first responders to use ketamine to treat extreme agitation in a non-hospital setting
MCHD medical directors discuss three promising treatments for COVID-19, return to work guidance and complications presenting in pediatric patients
How do you assess and manage a patient with bradycardia?
“We were her last best chance tonight, and my partner and I successfully stood in the gap between life and death”
Experts say stronger drugs and scarce treatment are leading to a sharp increase in opioid overdoses and deaths in Cook County
