Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
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
Reviewing the trauma lethal triad: hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy
A total of 42 people have been treated for overdoses and 10 have died since March 23; officers are investigating the source of the contaminated painkillers
The paramedic found the man not breathing and turning blue; after administering two doses of Narcan, the man woke up and attacked the medic
Studies show that nationally only about 10 percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive
What the federal government’s changing stance on opioid overdose epidemic means for EMS
In the last week, 28 people have overdosed and six have died in relation to the street sale of tablets that are believed to contain fentanyl
Learn how to anticipate, recognize, and manage violent patient encounters to minimize danger to yourself and the patient
The man, who was on synthetic marijuana, kicked a paramedic in the head, knocking him out and giving him a concussion
The hospital has been using opioid alternative protocols in its emergency room to reduce the amount of patients prescribed opioids
The proposed rule will include a commitment from 60 medical schools to heighten training for prescribing opioids
The new labels are part of an attempt to stem the rise of addiction and overdose deaths tied to opioid painkillers
The researchers found that the length of the average needle would cause the injector to hit bone in 43 percent of toddler and infant cases
Failure to recognize and treat anaphylaxis quickly and dose calculation errors are more significant problems than how an epinephrine vial or ampule is labeled
A total of 60 fatal overdoses occurred in 2014 and 2015; the coroner said more people die from drug overdoses than from car crashes
Expand your knowledge of EMS care beyond rote memorization and you’ll soon realize that you are rarely withholding care
The new device will be smaller and easier to carry than the traditional EpiPen; the device is currently being tested by the FDA
Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR
An intramuscular ketamine injected into the patient’s thigh can rapidly sedate the patient
Here is why paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to have a drug-free workplace policy to restrict EMS provider marijuana use
The announcement is part of Gov. Cuomo’s opioid overdose initiative; the state already allowed chain pharmacies to provide Narcan
Taking drugs per rectum has been going on for quite some time — meth users have been getting high by “plugging” their drug of choice for two decades
Training, including pediatric-specific training, reduced self-reported medication errors in a major fire-based EMS system
Firefighters from across the country call for changing the protocol that prohibits certified medical first responders from using epinephrine
A recent state law allows paramedics to use an EpiPen, but not certified medical first responders
The paramedic allegedly diverted narcotics and refilled the vials with saline; a criminal investigation is underway
Naloxone will be available without a prescription in Kroger’s pharmacies across Ohio and northern Kentucky
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