Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Evans and Cebollero discuss: Should politicians be able to make decisions based on clinical care in an area in which they have no knowledge?
What paramedics needs to know as reports of self-medication for COVID-19 rise
Readers share how they’re reacting to the grand jury indictment of two Colorado paramedics following the death of Elijah McClain
The supposed patient, two paramedics and other four people were detained pending investigation
Increased availability of opioids, chronic pain, financial stress and mental illness cited as potential cause in this overlooked epidemic
The plea agreement details five instances of morphine theft and use by the former South King County paramedic
Researchers investigate the capability of bystanders to treat a simulated opioid overdose with intranasal naloxone versus auto-injector naloxone
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson comment on the week’s news, including the suspension of an EMT who left his partner and patient to help a girl who was choking
Patrick and Amanda Stewart, married four months ago, work together to save man dropped off at the fire station after a heroin overdose
The company said they received 26 reports of malfunctions with the injectors; none involving patient deaths
An investigation into “unauthorized tampering” is ongoing; meanwhile ambulances from 10 Illinois counties won’t have the drug
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
A Kentucky group will teach children how to use naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose
A comprehensive examination of naloxone uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing
The new laws allow officials to arrest those selling the drug and increases the penalties for those found manufacturing it
EMS crews found 10 of the victims outside a Tulsa, Oklahoma, soup kitchen
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, AED use and suspected opioid overdose
The 40-year-old was arrested after admitting to co-workers he had stolen drugs for personal use over a period of time
The family of the young men decided to release the video to raise awareness about irresponsible driving
A new study found epinephrine autoinjectors used to treat children in anaphylaxis caused lacerations and embedded needles
CVS to sell naloxone without a prescription in 14 states, making the drug as easy to obtain as a tourniquet or fire extinguisher
As opioid overdoses rise, more people without medical training will be able to use the drug without a prescription
Three local fire-EMS agencies treated six drug overdoses last week alone
The only effective treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine, which should be given early and repeated as needed
Naloxone administration should be the standard for all emergency personnel and it should be available anywhere it will be useful
In the last month, Cabell County EMTs have been attacked four times by overdose patients
The Warren County EMT was charged with possession of meth and distribution of prescription drugs
The former paramedic pleaded guilty to stealing the drugs for personal use
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said the use of synthetic cannabinoids is causing deaths and sending thousands of people to emergency rooms around the country for treatment
Since July there have been 60 spice overdoses, with 15 assaults on medics
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