Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
What will TNKase’s 5-second IV bolus mean for EMS stroke care?
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
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
The Trace Eye-D products resemble individually packaged moist wipes
Candice Mangan could be sentenced up to 10 years in prison and fined $250,000
Lynda Jayne Rusinowski was charged with two counts of grand theft of a controlled substance, two counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and two counts of official misconduct
The money will go to abatement programs, including a state trust fund that will award grants to help deal with opioid use treatment and recovery
The Bicycle Emergency Response Team is engaging the community, while providing quick response to difficult-to-access venues
Robert Califf layed out a framework for combating drug addiction and overdoses
Learn how the condition, which impacted Actor Ashton Kutcher’s vision, hearing and equilibrium, can present when symptoms are severe
RAND Corp. research indicates that the cost puts the antidote out of reach for some with opioid use disorder
U.S. District Judge Dan Polster said in his ruling that the money will be used to fight the opioid crisis in Lake and Trumbull counties
Overdose treatment for Xylazine, also known as Tranq, includes administering naloxone and performing rescue breathing
Comparing the efficacy of analgesics to reduce acute pain in the prehospital setting
As the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigates, Monroe County Fire Chief Steve Hudson said Trauma Star’s service would not be harmed
From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app
Judge Priscilla Loew found sufficient evidence in the death of the 23-year-old Black man to proceed with the first responders’ criminal trials
When a paramedic attempted to steady the patient, Antwanisha Jones reportedly grabbed the provider’s throat and refused to let go
In all of 2021, Gadsden County had just 10 overdoses. “It’s shaken the entire community,” said Sheriff Morris Young
The agency’s “Operation Engage” program, which was kickstarted last year, looks to educate the community on overdose symptoms and how to respond
Franklin County Prosecutor Shawn Sant determined that responders acted appropriately with Werner Anderson, including the administration of ketamine
