Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Our co-hosts discuss a variety of current events in the news impacting providers and the overall industry
Creating a safe scene begins with understanding how your patient’s mental and physical health connect, and in avoiding these pitfalls
Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients
So, was it okay to deliver it?
The girl suffered a severe side effect known as toxic epidermal necrolysis
Ketamine appears to work well without serious side effects
Although originally ruled a death by natural causes, the winner’s family asked for a more thorough investigation
The girls mixed used prescription sleeping medication in their parents’ milkshakes so that they could use the internet
Dr. Stan Li is accused of prescribing prescription drugs to addicts
Firefighter Mark E. Freseman waved a cop down to get help for a stolen laptop when the officer found a crack pipe in his pocket
There were six executives charged in total and were to appear in court Monday
Bon Jovi’s 19-year-old daughter will face drug charges after she ODed in her dorm
Apparently the thieves tried to steal a computer inside the vehicle, but were unable to, gave up and started smoking instead
A 78-year-old man had to be taken to the hospital after the incident
Paramedics arrived to a call in July to a baby having trouble breathing, who later died in the hospital
Health officials had warned earlier this year that Brian Benoit may have tampered with drugs during a six-week period in summer 2011
Atomized nasal medications, like naloxone or fentanyl, absorb directly into the brain and CSF via olfactory mucosa
Officials say they cannot say specifically why their products were recalled, only that their sterility can not be assured
state Department of Public Health inspectors found significant issues with environment in which drugs were being mixed
Fungus’ color signals armor that helped this mold sneak past immune defenses of otherwise healthy people
The Antioch Rescue Squad is also being fined for staffing ambulances with unqualified personnel
EMS providers need to understand the basics of electrolytes to better assess and treat patients with metabolic emergencies
Cody Searles was charged for killing his best friend by providing him tainted heroin
Pharmacists noticed ‘excessive amounts of narcotics were being dispensed to the Princeton Fire Department’
Aussie police are investigating how Fentanyl was stolen and replaced with tap water
Trainees learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of overdoes and how to properly adminster Naloxone
Investigators say the ads demonstrate a largely overlooked black market niche
New England Compound Center had allegedly produced a shot that killed an 83-year-old man
Deadly meningitis outbreak was linked to contaminated injections made by Mass. specialty pharmacy
The men would lure firefighters out of their station with fake calls and sneak into steal medications and drugs
They say tweeting or posting about side-effects or concerns can alert drug companies to any problems
New England Compounding Center has voluntarily surrendered its license to operate
The Interpol worldwide initiative has also resulted in a confiscation of $10.5 million worth of pharmaceuticals