Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Does bolus dose epinephrine or phenylephrine have a role in the prehospital environment?
Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management
A new study highlights the benefits of the drug to treat opioid-related OHCAs
Research suggests an association between sodium bicarbonate and decreased survival-to-hospital discharge and worsened neurological status
Implementing a medication administration cross check helped St. Charles County Ambulance District reduce dosing errors and win recognition for its Just Culture
Treat acute cardiac syndrome patients with the appropriate order of operations, and consider when traditional treatments may be contraindicated
“We know there are families across the state that are going to be positively affected by this,” Sen. Nick Frentz, DFL-North Mankato, said
It appears that public bathrooms have become the place to carry out drug transactions, Fire Chief John Jark said
Fourth-grader Jackson Payne was honored for saving his mother and brother in separate incidents
The bill takes away liability for emergency personnel who administer complex medicine to individuals who require them
Learn about the regulations and equipment needed to treat diabetic emergencies, syncope and cardiac emergencies in flight
The approval is part of the FDA’s push to make the drug more readily available
A man riding with a patient during transport to a hospital was charged with theft after vials of morphine and ketamine were found to be missing
The program has allowed injection drug users to trade dirty needles for clean ones, distributed naloxone and connected users to wound care and drug treatment
Look for tampered packaging, excessive use and false documentation to identify a drug diversion in your EMS agency
After two paramedics were charged with taking drugs from the voluntary drop box, officials are wondering how effective the program is
Jon Cinelli and Jeremy Pecoraro were arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of a controlled substance and were suspended with pay
The Minnesota House unanimously passed a bill that would allow paramedics and other emergency personnel to administer complex medicine to people with rare diseases
Medical Director and Emergency Physician Gene Hern explores the potential for treating patients with opioid use disorder with buprenorphine
Titrating naloxone through an intranasal dose through a nebulizer and monitoring with capnography can reduce the risks of opioid withdrawal symptoms to the patient and EMS provider
I was unprepared for the sheer number of alcohol withdrawal patients I would see as a correctional physician
Currently, responders can give simple medicine such as an Epipen, but only doctors can administer more complex medicine because of liability issues
Colby W. VanWagoner admitted in his plea to tampering with vials of morphine sulfate, replacing the morphine with saline solution
EMT students at Middlesex Community College are learning how to administer intramuscular epinephrine by traditional syringe in cases of anaphylaxis
Citing the impact of widespread addiction on public resources, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against pharmaceutical manufacturers and retailers
Rotating pharmaceutical stock, and exploring alternative pain management and expired drug options can mitigate EMS drug shortages
Opioid deaths decreased 4 percent, from 2,056 in 2017 to 1,974 deaths last year, according to the latest quarterly report
Natacha Davis stood before 300 first responders and told them how the caring she found at a fire station helped her to finally overcome her addiction
Pharmaceutical shortages are an ongoing challenge for EMS providers, but agencies can take proactive steps to address the issue
A program to safely dispose of unwanted medication is expanding with the aim of helping curb prescription drug abuse and overdoses
Wilmington’s quick response team consists of a group of health experts who contact overdose survivors in an effort to direct them toward treatment
The teachers learned how to perform CPR, use the AED, execute the Heimlich maneuver, administer an EpiPen, and perform basic first aid
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