Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Our co-hosts dissect Editor-in-Chief Kerri Hatt’s recent article on fentanyl exposure based on her conversation with Simon Taxel, NRP, BA, crew chief and public safety diver with the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS
Learn more about the real consequences of fentanyl misinformation and educate public safety partners
A poll of nearly 600 EMS1 readers found that a stunning majority are in favor of providers being able to use medical marijuana if their state allows
Opponents suggest training non-medical personnel to use a vial and syringe to inject epinephrine could be risky
Some of the patients were found unconscious or experiencing seizures
The new law will allow EMTs with basic-level training to use a syringe to administer epinephrine
The average price of a two-dose EpiPen package climbed to about $608 earlier this year, up from around $94 nine years ago
Officials are increasing Narcan access and reducing opioid prescriptions, but the problem has grown
Representatives from both parties emphasize costs passed on to parents, schools
A total of 32 people from Skid Row have been transported to hospitals this week
The musician weighed 112 lbs. when he died in April; an autopsy revealed that the fatal dose would have killed anyone regardless of size
With opioid overdoses on the rise, knowing the facts and risks of fentanyl are crucial to EMS
In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discuss this week’s hot topics, ranging from an EMT attacking a patient to paramedics saving a squirrel
In this quick clip, our co-hosts discuss a drug that is 10,000 time more powerful than morphine
Some departments pay over $100 per shot of Narcan; certain overdoses may require multiple treatments
Officials believe greater access to Narcan and a new good Samaritan law have saved lives
Prices for the trusted epinephrine auto-injectors have increased six times in the last few years
The new drug, PZM21, offers pain relief without causing a surge of dopamine
Police were alerted when things “didn’t look right”
Officials suspected that a stronger cut of heroin was responsible for the spike in calls
As police become more active in Narcan saves, departments consider a new approach to the opioid crisis
Recognize the signs and symptoms of pneumonia and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment for pneumonia and sepsis.
Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl, and requires multiple doses of Narcan to counteract
Paramedics gave him an epinephrine shot and a priest gave him the sacrament of the sick
Community organizers are taking steps to deal with the state’s growing opioid epidemic
Illegal drugs and adverse environmental conditions are a potent combination at mass gathering events covered by EMS providers
Partygoers and professionals alike are embracing IVs for rehydration therapy
Some overdoses were treated with naloxone
The volunteer effort would relieve city firefighters; the city also runs a needle exchange program
Paramedics inside were treating a critically-injured patient, who is still in the hospital
Newest opioids are laced with carfentanil, a tranquilizer used for sedating large animals
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