Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries
Think you know the tips and tricks to make the process go smoothly? Check your knowledge
Drs. Antevy, Piehl, Spiro, Scheppke, Bernstein and Kupas discuss ketamine and other sedatives, and how to minimize risk when administering
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
The Fast Track program facilitates the development and review of drugs
First responders were able to revive the rapper after he was found unresponsive outside a hotel
AllergyStop is small enough to fit on a keychain; it’s currently awaiting FDA approval
The doctor prescribed “crazy, outrageous amounts of medication” to patients who didn’t need the pills
Prepare for behavioral emergencies by understanding pathophysiology, personal protection, patient handling and restraint techniques, and the importance of documentation
More than 15,000 doses of naloxone were given by EMS providers statewide in 2014
The toddlers were found breathing abnormally and were believed to have ingested opiates
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics have an obligation to respond regardless of their opinions about addiction and Narcan
The funding would fight the deadly heroin and prescription narcotic epidemic by focusing on treatment and prevention
He will be suspended for 90 days without pay after suggesting overdose victims die and calling Narcan the worst drug ever created
Potential GOP changes include provisions tightening border controls and cracking down on excessive prescribing of painkillers
The grant will help pay for a project to link people who struggle with addiction to addiction treatment services
The presidential candidate said building a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico and a ‘just say no’ approach will help solve the opioid overdose epidemic