Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Reviewing the trauma lethal triad: hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy
MCHD discusses prehospital pain management with the transition of IV acetaminophen from patent to generic
Why we should all be incorporating more nitrous oxide into our daily EMS practice
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
Adapt Pharma partners with foundation, education departments, and school nurses to offer a carton of FDA-approved naloxone nasal spray to every high school
Recently introduced legislation will improve the rapid administration of controlled substances to patients in need of emergency treatment
The Pediatric Easy Dosing System aims to eliminate medication administration errors in pediatric care
The 10-year paramedic told police he stole two vials of Dilaudid with the intention of killing himself
Sen. Claire McCaskill said Missouri needs more tools to fight opiate abuse, including a prescription drug monitoring program and better research about average drug use
The woman died in her home hours after returning from the ER with a prescription for opioid painkillers
The bill would limit initial opiate painkiller prescriptions to a seven-day supply and set an evaluation requirement for overdose victims seeking help at hospital ERs
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