/ketamine Ketamine en-US Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:27:54 GMT /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:27:54 GMT /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ 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 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:12:24 GMT /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:13:07 GMT /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ /substance-abuse/overdose-deaths-rise-in-western-states-as-focus-shifts-to-pacific-coast Fentanyl and meth fuel rising deaths in Alaska, Nevada, Washington and Oregon, prompting harm reduction efforts and tougher prosecutions Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:26:58 GMT /substance-abuse/overdose-deaths-rise-in-western-states-as-focus-shifts-to-pacific-coast /substance-abuse/philadelphia-hospitals-test-new-strategy-for-tranq-dope-withdrawal Withdrawal symptoms tended to be far worse than those experienced by even the most severe heroin users of the past Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/philadelphia-hospitals-test-new-strategy-for-tranq-dope-withdrawal /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:27:54 GMT /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ 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 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:12:24 GMT /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:13:07 GMT /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ /legal/judge-frees-colo-paramedic-convicted-in-death-of-elijah-mcclain The judge ruled Aurora Paramedic Peter Cichuniec had to make a quick decision the night of the arrest as the highest-ranking paramedic at the scene Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:26:49 GMT /legal/judge-frees-colo-paramedic-convicted-in-death-of-elijah-mcclain /pharmacology/from-oxygen-to-ketamine-why-dosing-matters-regardless-of-drug-type Are you an expert on the chemical restraint drugs available to you in the field? You should be. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:12:12 GMT /pharmacology/from-oxygen-to-ketamine-why-dosing-matters-regardless-of-drug-type /legal/former-colo-medic-in-elijah-mcclains-death-seeks-reduced-sentence Former Aurora Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was sentenced to the mandatory minimum of five years in prison Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:45:31 GMT /legal/former-colo-medic-in-elijah-mcclains-death-seeks-reduced-sentence /pharmacology/ems-guide-to-chemical-restraints Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:38:48 GMT /pharmacology/ems-guide-to-chemical-restraints /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:59:29 GMT /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case /patient-care/ap-investigation-raises-safety-concerns-over-use-of-sedatives-on-police-detained-individuals At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021, according to the Associated Press Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:59:33 GMT /patient-care/ap-investigation-raises-safety-concerns-over-use-of-sedatives-on-police-detained-individuals /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:57:23 GMT /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police /pain-management/research-analysis-ketamorph-ketamine-vs-morphine “Before you trade in your morphine for ketamine, the adverse events need to be discussed” Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:32:47 GMT /pain-management/research-analysis-ketamorph-ketamine-vs-morphine /legal/colo-paramedic-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-in-elijah-mcclains-death Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and second-degree assault for giving a drug without consent or a legitimate medical purpose Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:12:00 GMT /legal/colo-paramedic-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-in-elijah-mcclains-death /medical-treatment/conviction-of-colo-medics-leads-to-reviews-of-in-custody-patient-care-protocols The Elijah McClain trial highlighted gaps in medical procedures that experts said must be addressed Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:32:40 GMT /medical-treatment/conviction-of-colo-medics-leads-to-reviews-of-in-custody-patient-care-protocols /inside-ems/inside-ems-emphasizing-patient-advocacy-in-ems-education Critical insights into the implications of recent court rulings on EMS practice and patient care Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:21:17 GMT /inside-ems/inside-ems-emphasizing-patient-advocacy-in-ems-education /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:11:19 GMT /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case /fatal-incidents/the-ems-system-failed-mcclain-and-the-justice-system-failed-the-paramedics Three takeaways from the conviction of Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:22:07 GMT /fatal-incidents/the-ems-system-failed-mcclain-and-the-justice-system-failed-the-paramedics /legal/guilty-colo-paramedics-convicted-for-2019-injection-of-elijah-mcclain A jury found Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec guilty of criminally negligent homicide for administering ketamine to McClain Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:35:49 GMT /legal/guilty-colo-paramedics-convicted-for-2019-injection-of-elijah-mcclain /ketamine/prosecution-colo-medics-overdosed-elijah-mcclain-with-ketamine In closing arguments, Colorado Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson said the Aurora paramedics did not properly assess McClain's condition Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:19:09 GMT /ketamine/prosecution-colo-medics-overdosed-elijah-mcclain-with-ketamine /year-in-review/10-pivotal-events-in-ems-in-2023 Which event will have the biggest impact on EMS? Cast your vote Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:51:17 GMT /year-in-review/10-pivotal-events-in-ems-in-2023 /court/colo-medics-take-the-stand-in-elijah-mcclain-death-trial Prosecutors said the Aurora paramedics did not properly assess McClain and ultimately gave him a significant overdose of ketamine Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:29:41 GMT /court/colo-medics-take-the-stand-in-elijah-mcclain-death-trial /ketamine/defense-experts-for-colo-medics-claim-ketamine-dose-did-not-kill-elijah-mcclain Aurora paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec each face criminally negligent homicide and other charges Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:23:29 GMT /ketamine/defense-experts-for-colo-medics-claim-ketamine-dose-did-not-kill-elijah-mcclain /mental-illness/articles/managing-the-acutely-agitated-behavioral-health-emergency-qqVuqu1gOsG3Dd4z/ Key takeaways for police and EMS from SWAT physician, Dr. Faroukh M. Mehkri Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:37:35 GMT /mental-illness/articles/managing-the-acutely-agitated-behavioral-health-emergency-qqVuqu1gOsG3Dd4z/ /ketamine/ketamine-at-center-of-charges-against-colo-medics-in-elijah-mcclains-death Colorado Solictor General Shannon Stevenson said the Aurora paramedics administered too much ketamine for McClain's body weight Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:50:55 GMT /ketamine/ketamine-at-center-of-charges-against-colo-medics-in-elijah-mcclains-death /court/elijah-mcclains-death-trial-puts-attention-on-colo-paramedics Jury selection begins Monday for Aurora Fire Department paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:26:36 GMT /court/elijah-mcclains-death-trial-puts-attention-on-colo-paramedics /legal/judge-frees-colo-paramedic-convicted-in-death-of-elijah-mcclain The judge ruled Aurora Paramedic Peter Cichuniec had to make a quick decision the night of the arrest as the highest-ranking paramedic at the scene Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:26:49 GMT /legal/judge-frees-colo-paramedic-convicted-in-death-of-elijah-mcclain /substance-abuse/philadelphia-hospitals-test-new-strategy-for-tranq-dope-withdrawal Withdrawal symptoms tended to be far worse than those experienced by even the most severe heroin users of the past Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/philadelphia-hospitals-test-new-strategy-for-tranq-dope-withdrawal /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:57:23 GMT /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ 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 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:12:24 GMT /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:59:29 GMT /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case