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Access our directory of clinical articles in EMS, which offers in-depth information on patient assessment, treatment protocols, and emerging medical practices. This collection covers various clinical topics essential for EMS professionals, from advanced pharmacology to trauma management. Staying up-to-date with clinical knowledge is vital for delivering high-quality patient care. For additional resources, explore our section on Medical Research. Enhance your clinical expertise with our expert-driven content.
Your cheat sheet for spotting kidney dysfunction before it鈥檚 too late
The 2025 CoAEMSP survey underscores a critical need for systemic improvement in how paramedic education programs access and utilize clinical and field resources
Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) compares the effectiveness of two parenteral analgesics in the prehospital setting
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
A UCSF-led study using ESO data found EMS providers often failed to recognize status epilepticus during prehospital care, leading to treatment delays and reduced benzodiazepine dosing
A go-to test for consciousness or a risky habit? The truth about the sternum rub revealed
A comprehensive look at vasopressors: functions, differences and application strategies
Learn how to detect pulmonary embolism through clinical symptoms and capnography, ensuring prompt and effective response
Enhance your IV insertion skills with these expert tips, ensuring efficient and effective patient care in emergency situations
A comprehensive guide to evaluating abdominal pain through targeted assessment questions and clinical examination techniques
Challenge EMS providers鈥� critical thinking and appropriate skill deployment with these 3 penetrating trauma scenarios, ranging from moderate hemorrhage to exsanguination
Inspiring ways to recognize providers鈥� contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
An overview of pain and sedation for the prehospital provider
Pediatric IV tips and tricks I鈥檝e picked up during hundreds of IV placements
Understanding the signs of Cushing鈥檚 triad can be the difference between timely intervention and critical deterioration in patients with elevated intracranial pressure
Avoid misdiagnosing atrial flutter as sinus tachycardia by mastering these ECG interpretation strategies
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Get the right dose to the right place: faster
Assess a patient鈥檚 pulse through the radial artery or the carotid artery based on their level of consciousness
鈥淭rauma patients are dying because the systems we have in place aren鈥檛 designed to meet the demand for blood products in the field.鈥�
Confusion and slurred speech? It might not be what you think
Before you grab the naloxone or reach for the benzos, hit play on this toxidrome masterclass
While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
Unpack the facts and myths behind nitroglycerin use in EMS, from nitro dosing to contraindications for EMTs and paramedics
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro review video of intubation and an external ventricular drain
A father and son realize their destiny is assessing and treating blaster and lightsaber wounds in a galaxy far, far away
Explore how alpha and beta receptors within the autonomic nervous system regulate vital involuntary functions and respond to stressors
Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising 鈥� are your skills ready for the spike?
Drs. Christine Carico and Matt Levy reveal why lifesaving blood transfusions remain rare in EMS care 鈥� and what needs to change to save more lives
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