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
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
The FDA says Kloxxado Nasal Spray may lead to opioid withdrawal symptoms in those who are dependent and for laypeople to call 911 when they use it
Paramedics administered naloxone to the infant, who had been crawling on grass and putting leaves in his mouth
LAFD transported seven of them to pediatric medical centers
Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year
Because a tiny amount of fentanyl can lead to a fatal overdose, officials have warned users about fake prescription drugs, saying “one pill can kill”
Scott Martin, an Air Force veteran who worked at the Buffalo Fire Department for 12 years, said he uses cannabis to treat PTSD and pain
Provisional CDC data shows a downward trend from last year’s record-high tally of more than 107,000 American losses
The company does not admit liability and said it “strongly disputes” allegations that its pharmacies improperly filled prescriptions for the painkillers
It appeared the students had eaten food containing THC, Baltimore County Police spokesperson Trae Corbin said
The deals call for most of the funds to be used to fight the drug crisis, but neither company admitted wrongdoing
Madison County providers reportedly had to shake the woman, who was unresponsive at the wheel of her vehicle, causing her to hit the gas pedal
The medication can help patients resist cravings and may keep them using an illicit drug laced with fentanyl
Harold Jaesson Perez is the second Monroe County Fire Rescue Trauma Star program paramedic to be arrested
According to a police report, Mark Denton told EMS providers that he cut his toes with a lawnmower, but he later admitted that happened in 1971
Paramedics and Street Overdose Response Team members restocked the bystander’s naloxone supply and offered treatment services to the survivors
A Suboxone dose on scene would be followed up by telehealth visits from providers
“This is black, necrotic tissue destruction,” said UCLA researcher Joseph Friedman
The trend of cooking chicken in the cold medicine could lead to an overdose of acetaminophen
Despite the finding, the 23-year-old massage therapist’s cause of death remains listed as undetermined
A Monroe County Fire Rescue paramedic is accused of tampering with evidence and official misconduct
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent article discussing the pros and cons of considering ketamine as a treatment for mental health concerns
City council members will vote on a 2-year ban on all chemical sedatives used to restrain patients as well as any new sedatives for medical purposes
The attempt to eliminate all error is a fruitless endeavor as long as we have human beings acting at the point of care
