Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment
What providers need to know about the use of semiglutide drugs for weight loss when it comes to personal health and patient care
Are you an expert on the chemical restraint drugs available to you in the field? You should be.
It’s important to brush up on protocols, equipment and other areas of EMS after taking some time away from the field
More than 100 leaders from an array of disciplines united to understand the opioid crisis and made it a goal to combat the problem by working together
Our co-hosts respond to a listener’s email regarding where medical marijuana fits into public safety, especially EMS
Donovan Dixon was found guilty of 20 counts of unlawfully distributing oxycodone, as well as conspiracy to distribute the opioid
Katherine Phillips and her boyfriend allegedly broke into First Call Ambulance Service and stole numerous medications
Scott White, who was suspected of being high on drugs, kicked the EMTs who were attempting to treat him, causing one to fall down stairs
Three Massachusetts towns recently launched a pilot program to provide members of the public with naloxone
Doctors are prescribing gabapentin more often because of its non-addictive properties, but officials are finding signs of abuse that exacerbate opioid abuse
Two studies suggest that some people in states with medical marijuana dispensaries avoid using opioids as a way to treat chronic pain
A new law allows advanced paramedics to prescribe medicine to patients who need help, but do not need to see a doctor
Michael Fostich reportedly admitted to being responsible for the use of 806 fentanyl doses and 636 morphine doses
King County, Washington successfully introduced hand-drawn epinephrine to EMTs for severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Carla Grant is under investigation after saying a pregnant woman who was revived with naloxone should have been “left to rot”
Zac Santiago was attacked after confronting the teens about using drugs on an abandoned property
Ryan Fowler now uses his experience of being saved from an overdose three times to give talks to firefighters about his experience
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Chief Dennis Jones said he would submit to the drug tests in an effort to make it a requirement for firefighters and paramedics
Firefighter Scott Lebherz said the street drug KD is laced with heavy-duty bug sprays and causes users to writhe on the ground and struggle to breathe
Further research is needed to determine if naloxone access laws actually increase distribution and use of naloxone, and high-risk behavior by patients with opioid use disorder
The new law puts a three-day limit on most prescriptions for acute pain and toughens the drug control monitoring program
The study suggested that opioids might not treat chronic pain, such as hip or knee arthritis conditions, any better than non-opioid medication
The county filed suit in federal court against 19 companies in the opioid suit, including manufacturers such as Purdue Pharma, Cephalon and Teva Pharmaceuticals
The union said firefighters and paramedics would be more willing to sign a contract that requires drug testing if the chief agrees to be tested as well
Shawn Johnson was dragged by a vehicle seven to 10 feet after responding to a call about a man with a medical condition inside of a car
Officials said the hospitals are at a “critical point” of scrambling to find alternatives for injectable forms of fentanyl, morphine and hydromorphone
Quiz yourself on case studies presented at the Gathering of the Eagles that demonstrate some of the unique effects drugs can have on the heart
The CDC encouraged hospitals to do more to combat outbreaks and prevent repeat overdoses
A national database examining five metrics in evidence-based care gives EMS a framework to improve tactics, efficiency, outcomes and resource allocation
By broadening addict and layperson access to naloxone, the paper claims naloxone access laws don’t reduce opioid-related mortality
A recent incident in which a rescue worker needed treatment for possible exposure to an opioid prompted the move
Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration classified kratom as a dangerous opioid, prompting backlash from scientists who claim it can relieve pain
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