Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Exploring the medication and treatments that allow for the best translation of paramedic skill and experience from adult OHCA care to pediatric OHCA
It will take teamwork and cooperation among all of us to understand and fight this monster
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
Responders uncovered a “shake and bake” meth lab operation after searching the home of a man found lying on the floor
A teaspoon of the powder is equivalent to 25 cups of coffee; the agency is considering regulations after an Ohio teen consumed a lethal amount
He was arrested after detectives made an undercover purchase, and he was found with 180 opiate pills
Jurisdictions without many paramedics are taking steps to train EMTs, first responders and firefighters
His house was under surveillance as part of a DEA drug sting; he faces two felony charges
Starting July 1, 2,000 firefighters and EMTs will join the 905 medics able to administer intranasal Naloxone
Three dozen were transported to the hospital and 50 more were treated on the scene of an electronic music show featuring Swedish DJ Avicii
Police tried to file a report of suspected child abuse, but they were told that they cannot do so for a pregnant woman
The kit contains an identification photograph and a list of a person’s medications, prescriptions and family contacts
Although the government authorized its use, policy restrictions prevent Cape Cod officers from actually administering the heroin overdose antidote
It shouldn’t be a turf battle; EMTs, police, firefighters, friends and family members can all use this life-saving tool
Drug shortages won’t disappear any time soon, and EMS agencies need come up with innovative ways to ensure that their patients receive the right drug at the right time
The EMT failed a drug test after an unspecified amount of Demerol went missing from an ambulance
The EMT was arrested for possession with intent to sell heroin following a five-month investigation
The list of items found inside the ambulance included: cannabis infused oral spray, pot corn and green marijuana cigars
He was fired for taking a drug without a prescription, but wasn’t given a chance to prove his doctor recommended the drug until after he was terminated
A hearing will determine if he will get to keep his fire department job after he tearfully admitted to a prescription drug addiction after developing kidney stones
All participants in the class received a certificate of completion and an emergency resuscitation kit that included two doses of Narcan.
A four-month-old baby girl died of respiratory arrest after agents held up the ambulance for 30 minutes in search for drugs that were never found
The state tried out a new lethal injection drug combination that included 100 milligrams of midazolam
He accepted a plea deal for removing 100 micrograms of fentanyl while assisting a nurse wo was starting an IV for a patient at Exeter Hospital
Medics described incidents where it took at least four people over an hour to deal with one out-of-control patient on ‘spice’
All FDNY EMTS, 205 fire companies and police officers will now be carrying the drug to treat heroin overdoses
Studies are mixed about any link between marijuana and violence, but the highly potent edibles have lawmakers pushing for better regulations
It was purchased from a legal Denver dispensary; the dispatcher is on paid leave during an investigation into whether officers responded quickly enough
Investigators searched her home for a case involving stolen cars, and arrested her for the stolen narcotics
The newborn is in critical condition; the mother said she gave the baby breaths for nearly an hour before calling 911