Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
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Drs. Antevy, Piehl, Spiro, Scheppke, Bernstein and Kupas discuss ketamine and other sedatives, and how to minimize risk when administering
Kelly Grayson and Rob Lawrence on the trimodal distribution of death and the advances in trauma treatment
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
What makes these recent cases even more worrisome is the fact that to satisfy their addiction, these medics put patients’ safety at risk
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The doctor hopes the invention will help alleviate medical supply shortages caused by an eight-year blockade on the Gaza Strip
EMS agencies can utilize PSOs to improve the safety culture, protect data and receive expert assistance
Police chief says medical personnel, not police officers, should administer the heroin antidote naloxone
The child ingested a lethal dose of heroin and fentanyl after the mother brought her with her to a drug house
The paramedic was charged with seven counts each of grand theft and possession of a controlled substance
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to more than 700 synthetic drug calls in the past three months
Understand the factors that impact crowd safety and how to prepare your agency for protecting the public at a mass gathering or special event
The company that produces the heroin-fighting medication raised the prices by almost half last year
A comprehensive examination of ketamine treatment uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing
According to the report, flakka caused Jermaine Benjamin to go into a delirium he couldn’t control, leading to death
The patient voluntarily entered the ambulance, but began fighting with providers, showed signs of distress and died as CPR was administered during transport
Manufacturer-prepared premixed drugs can save time and minimize admixing errors