Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care
Four distinct events must occur in order for an anaphylactic reaction to manifest
The defense attorneys representing one of the firefighters share the legal and operational lessons from this high-profile case, emphasizing documentation, training and BWCs
To conserve supplies while providing patient relief, a pulmonary expert suggests using a spacer device connected to an inhaler instead of a nebulizer
“Xylazine is making the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, fentanyl, even deadlier,” DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said
The mother handed the child to Boca Raton Fire Rescue paramedics, who helped him regain a faint pulse before transporting him
The state legislature passed a law last year to help school districts and first responders have access to the overdose drug
Career paths for a U.S. Army MOS 68W (health care specialist)
Los Angeles Fire Department crewmembers evaluated the children and transported five to a hospital
The Annapolis FD medic has been accused of making inaccurate statements about why patient Renardo Green was in a prone position
If approved, naloxone would be available for free in many places, and first responders would be empowered to distribute naloxone kits to the public
Before you watch the film inspired on true events learn how cocaine toxicity really presents in humans
An investigation into the Durham County Emergency Medical Services employee’s conduct found “vials with clear evidence of tampering”
The study aims to determine the type and prevalence of the mistakes and other factors
Is there a role for dexamethasone in the prehospital environment?
Be more proactive in your processes and maintain high-level standards of care
Attorneys for the Ohio patient and her husband allege that the paramedics were negligent
An influx of money is on the way, thanks to settlements with drug makers, distribution companies and pharmacies
“First responders play a critical role,” says Peter Canning, paramedic and EMS coordinator for U. Conn.'s John Dempsey Hospital
Mavin Timothy Campbell is accused of kicking, hitting and trying to bite the providers before fleeing on foot
The department dismissed Dakota Ibrahim and suspended Joseph Schultz; Leonardo Guerrero died after being strapped to a stretcher in an ambulance
As recreational marijuana shops open across the country, critics say children are at risk
A judge decided to schedule three separate trials — one for the two EMSproviders, one for two police officers, and another for one officer
The suspect was found to possess 20 guns and 4 grams of meth and had been considering stealing the fire truck and ambulance, Rochester police said
“Just two milligrams of fentanyl, the small amount that fits on the tip of a pencil, is considered a potentially deadly dose,” DEA says
Proper inventory, tracking and reporting on the use of these drugs protects both practitioners and patients
Among reported cases, over half of the children were toddlers; symptoms include drowsiness, breathing problems, fast heart rate and vomiting
Not every ingestion is an overdose, and not every drug is taken in isolation
25.1% of the drivers tested positive for THC, and nearly 20% had blood-alcohol levels beyond legal limits
With sufficient sign-ons from states, local governments would also be able to sign on to get shares
The distinction between sedation, analgesia and paralysis
First responders, clinicians, and policymakers now have access to useful, real-time data, said Dr. Rahul Gupta, Office of National Drug Control Policy director
