Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Janet Taylor’s medical career allowed her to follow her passions from working as a flight nurse to serving as a nurse in a paramedic role
TBI risk factors, managing patient refusals and oxygenation tips for treating head injuries
Last year, the opioid toll rose to nearly 19,000 deaths, an increase of 16 percent
The man crashed his car into the jail’s front doors and then into the fence outside the building
Here’s why locking the ambulance should be a policy for every agency and a habit for every EMS provider, like wearing a seatbelt
The clinical trial aims to prove whether the drug is a viable option to reduce excess bleeding from traumatic brain injuries
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An in-depth analysis of the research based updates for the treatment of out of hospital cardiac arrest
The 32-year-old man struggled with police, who used a stun gun; then went into cardiac arrest
Combating opioid overdose epidemic, the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., is a top FDA priority
The report calls for changes to the way first responders are equipped to treat overdoses, which are killing 44 people each day in the US
The 28-year-old said he had stolen drugs from another EMSA ambulance before
Whether through prescription drug abuse or IV heroin, opiate addiction is on the increase; here’s how EMS providers can recognize withdrawal symptoms and know what to do
Heroin use rose by about 50 percent between 2013 and 2014, according to the DEA
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
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