Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
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
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
Test your knowledge of complex neural systems to understand the link between treatments and therapeutic goals
The Gvoke HypoPen was designed for diabetes patients to more easily administer glucogon in an emergency situation
The paramedic’s girlfriend told investigators she once woke up and found an IV in her arm
The woman is also accused of DUI and animal cruelty after crashing her vehicle and chasing people while holding a small dog
The mother of Davidson County Rescue Squad Paramedic Richard Montgomery reports that he died from a severe anaphylactic reaction after a bite or sting while on a call
The Suwannee County Fire Rescue paramedic has been charged with controlled substance possession and grand theft
Triage burn victims for inhalation injury and fluid administration by putting these four pieces of the puzzle together
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
A multicenter randomized control trial reveals that all drugs are created equal, at least when it comes to levetiracetam, fosphenytoin and valproate
The clinical decline in patients with HCQ toxicity can be quite precipitous: be prepared with close cardiac monitoring
Former Canton Firefighter-Paramedic Rosario Carcione donated 30 48-ounce bottles of sanitizer to the department where he used to work
Identify the human factors – fatigue, stress, distraction – that can cause medical errors and change your organization’s culture
The paramedic told police he had taken over-the-counter cold medicine and some prescribed drugs before hitting another rig outside a senior care facility
Montgomery County Hospital District EMS is using a low-cost approach to administer albuterol via metered-dose inhaler, reducing viral spread without compromising patient care
Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients
After finding the body of an overdose victim last spring, 17-year-old Kanishk Nazareth wanted to do something to help save lives
Officials say the EMT who was fired and prosecuted for stealing drugs from an ambulance returned Tuesday to break into another ambulance
Heroin cut with a synthetic cannabinoid has been connected to several recent overdoses in the city
Officials say poor lighting and the patient’s heavy clothing and struggle with police made it difficult to accurately estimate his weight
The EMT was fired and charged with safecracking and theft of a controlled substance
The policy change will no longer allow third-party EMS providers to access its automated dispensing cabinets
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome Community Paramedic Lt. J.D. Postage, who works with Project FORT, the Violet Township Fire Department’s substance abuse program
Police said the paramedic administered fentanyl and midazolam through an IV to one of the women before sexually assaulting her
Authorities say the narcotics were ordered and paid for through the agency by the ex-director but never used for EMS purposes
