Substance Use Disorders
This section provides EMS professionals with resources and training focused on identifying, managing and responding to patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). Articles cover recognition of drug and alcohol use in the field, treatment best practices, harm reduction strategies, and the evolving role of EMS in the opioid crisis. Learn how to address provider safety, compassion fatigue and stigma, while improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care and community partnerships.
How will Trump’s campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality?
In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS
How to navigate the opioid funding landscape to secure resources for opioid abatement, reimbursement and remediation expenses
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
Two AMR paramedics were among the injured
EMS incident data also showed a slight increase in incidents involving alcohol in May
The driver of the car that collided with the Prisma Ambulance was charged with DUI; the crew sustained minor injuries
The pilot program launched Tuesday after being delayed for more than a year
The driver of the vehicle that rear-ended the ambulance is accused of driving under the influence
Prosecutors said Michael Greenhaw, 43, put patients in danger when he stole the fentanyl and replaced it with saline
A paramedic was charged with embezzlement after it was discovered he allegedly stole a vial of a controlled substance from an ambulance that was not in use
Bill sponsor Sen. Daniel Thatcher said Utah could become the first state to have teams of EMS professionals specifically trained and licensed to respond to behavioral health emergencies
Appleton Firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard was fatally shot by a patient in May 2019 while responding to a report of a seizure
The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California
Authorities say it is the second time the man has been charged with DWI and that he was driving without a license when the crash occurred
A preliminary investigation found that the firefighter may have falsified supply logs for at least 18 months
Taigman discusses his 5-step wellness checkup, how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including his own journey into meditation
The police medic suffered a dislocated left ulna, fractured left hand and neck and back pain
According to state health department documents, the medic tested positive for cocaine after being found sleeping in her car while on duty
Police said the man told them he had taken LSD and was found inhaling red printer ink when officers arrived
The declaration, first made in January 2018, has led to numerous actions to combat the opioid crisis including increased administration and distribution of naloxone by EMS providers
In this episode, hear the experts discuss pitfalls and pearls regarding the unpredictable presentations that can occur in patients abusing methamphetamine.
Suspected overdose deaths and naloxone rescue attempts by EMS went up sharply in Michigan compared with 2019, according to data from the University of Michigan
Police say the man became combative after experiencing an apparent overdose and was found to be carrying a BB gun in his pocket
The Hale Foundation has filed a lawsuit after the Valor Station’s zoning application was rejected following widespread opposition from residents
CAPCE-approved online program confronts ‘hero culture’ and shares tools to address mental health challenges
Police say the man also spit on EMS providers and police officers
Gundersen Tri-State is reportedly the first EMS agency in the state to give out the kits during calls
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
Clark County has been using the app to aid responses to cardiac arrests and overdoses since 2018
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures
Edward Augustus Blake, 44, a Eugene Springfield Fire Department paramedic, allegedly obtained controlled substances illegally through his position and administered them via IV to victims
Comparing stress levels and coping mechanisms, from alcohol to exercise and peer support in first responders
