/clinical Clinical en-US Tue, 07 May 2024 21:25:57 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/5-ways-to-eliminate-dosing-errors-JRd3E3nZqdQPrf45/ Remain consistent once you’ve established the patient’s weight, ensure you know what’s in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent medication administration errors Tue, 07 May 2024 21:25:57 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/5-ways-to-eliminate-dosing-errors-JRd3E3nZqdQPrf45/ /patient-safety/articles/8-tips-to-simplify-patient-assessment-MvePbXmPgi4AT5fS/ Simplifying the patient assessment process for every patient can reduce variability, lower your stress and improve patient care Tue, 07 May 2024 19:12:29 GMT /patient-safety/articles/8-tips-to-simplify-patient-assessment-MvePbXmPgi4AT5fS/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/nitroglycerin-major-actions-and-misconceptions-7j3y8hSw5MzSKU9S/ 6 myths and misconceptions about nitroglycerin administration, uses and results Mon, 06 May 2024 20:01:26 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/nitroglycerin-major-actions-and-misconceptions-7j3y8hSw5MzSKU9S/ /sepsis/webinar-research-on-controversies-in-prehospital-sepsis-care Update your understanding of the role of antibiotics, fluid administration and coordination of clinical care Wed, 08 May 2024 16:49:06 GMT /sepsis/webinar-research-on-controversies-in-prehospital-sepsis-care /bleeding-control/pittsburgh-ems-expands-whole-blood-program-to-include-response-units-paramedics Expansion of the pilot program also allows paramedics to administer whole blood Wed, 08 May 2024 14:28:31 GMT /bleeding-control/pittsburgh-ems-expands-whole-blood-program-to-include-response-units-paramedics /burns/nyc-corrections-officer-injured-when-body-worn-camera-catches-fire The Riker's Island captain suffered burns when her BWC suddenly ignited Wed, 08 May 2024 13:49:43 GMT /burns/nyc-corrections-officer-injured-when-body-worn-camera-catches-fire /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/5-ways-to-eliminate-dosing-errors-JRd3E3nZqdQPrf45/ Remain consistent once you’ve established the patient’s weight, ensure you know what’s in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent medication administration errors Tue, 07 May 2024 21:25:57 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/5-ways-to-eliminate-dosing-errors-JRd3E3nZqdQPrf45/ /patient-safety/articles/8-tips-to-simplify-patient-assessment-MvePbXmPgi4AT5fS/ Simplifying the patient assessment process for every patient can reduce variability, lower your stress and improve patient care Tue, 07 May 2024 19:12:29 GMT /patient-safety/articles/8-tips-to-simplify-patient-assessment-MvePbXmPgi4AT5fS/ /extrication/wash-first-responders-extricate-driver-in-cement-truck-rollover Crash in Woodland left the driver pinned under the steering wheel while diesel fuel and fresh concrete spilled onto the road Tue, 07 May 2024 13:19:14 GMT /extrication/wash-first-responders-extricate-driver-in-cement-truck-rollover /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/nitroglycerin-major-actions-and-misconceptions-7j3y8hSw5MzSKU9S/ 6 myths and misconceptions about nitroglycerin administration, uses and results Mon, 06 May 2024 20:01:26 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/nitroglycerin-major-actions-and-misconceptions-7j3y8hSw5MzSKU9S/ /stroke-care/articles/3-ways-community-paramedics-can-assist-with-after-stroke-care-I0LHIW2zwZ9nJcPl/ By working on prescription compliance, smoking cessation and other risk factors, community medics can make a difference in the lives of stroke patients Mon, 06 May 2024 15:47:54 GMT /stroke-care/articles/3-ways-community-paramedics-can-assist-with-after-stroke-care-I0LHIW2zwZ9nJcPl/ /rescue/trespassers-rescued-from-inside-abandoned-colo-missile-silo One teen was critically injured after falling 30 feet inside the intercontinental ballistic missile silo in Arapahoe County Mon, 06 May 2024 15:10:19 GMT /rescue/trespassers-rescued-from-inside-abandoned-colo-missile-silo /bus-crash/1-dead-23-injured-in-md-bus-crash The bus driver lost control and struck a guardrail on I-95 in Harford County Mon, 06 May 2024 13:13:25 GMT /bus-crash/1-dead-23-injured-in-md-bus-crash /education-and-training/medic-word-problems-calculating-drug-dosages What is your organization doing to enhance medics’ mathematical skills in the field? Fri, 03 May 2024 12:36:25 GMT /education-and-training/medic-word-problems-calculating-drug-dosages /ecg-detective/ekg-detective-sinus-arrest-vs-sinus-exit-block Both sinus arrests and sinus exit blocks are characterized by an irregular rhythm associated with pauses; which is it? Thu, 02 May 2024 16:26:16 GMT /ecg-detective/ekg-detective-sinus-arrest-vs-sinus-exit-block /overdose/9-dead-dozens-treated-in-unusual-spike-of-overdoses-in-texas-capital Austin-Travis County EMS Assistant Chief Steve White said at least 65 people were treated between Monday and Wednesday Thu, 02 May 2024 16:03:24 GMT /overdose/9-dead-dozens-treated-in-unusual-spike-of-overdoses-in-texas-capital /investigation/activists-call-for-new-investigation-into-n-j-in-custody-death-in-ambulance-after-documentary Independent pathologist concluded that the bruises on Jameek Lowery’s face, fractures to his fingers were the result of “blunt force trauma” Thu, 02 May 2024 10:30:55 GMT /investigation/activists-call-for-new-investigation-into-n-j-in-custody-death-in-ambulance-after-documentary /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses Wed, 01 May 2024 20:16:32 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/6-pharmacology-study-tips-for-paramedic-students-jIDAtqMq7v7V8AU4/ How to learn and understand the medications paramedics administer Wed, 01 May 2024 20:05:51 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/6-pharmacology-study-tips-for-paramedic-students-jIDAtqMq7v7V8AU4/ /telemedicine/decreasing-door-to-needle-time-with-telehealth Lessons learned from implementation of a telestroke program Wed, 01 May 2024 17:42:36 GMT /telemedicine/decreasing-door-to-needle-time-with-telehealth /patient-assessment/articles/unique-patient-signs-a-case-study-f4CQBuoUo9uTCHrZ/ Paying attention to common eponyms discovered during a patient assessment and their associated pathology can identify a patient’s most critical needs Wed, 01 May 2024 15:40:51 GMT /patient-assessment/articles/unique-patient-signs-a-case-study-f4CQBuoUo9uTCHrZ/ /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/over-50-injured-when-bus-train-collide-in-los-angeles LAFD said 16 patients were transported, 37 were treated on the scene Wed, 01 May 2024 13:51:31 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/over-50-injured-when-bus-train-collide-in-los-angeles /naloxone/calif-initiative-will-supply-first-responders-universities-with-free-naloxone CalRx's Naloxone Access Initiative will purchase 3.2M twin packs of the drug at half the market price Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:45:06 GMT /naloxone/calif-initiative-will-supply-first-responders-universities-with-free-naloxone /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/how-to-auscultate-a-patients-blood-pressure-suYmqyjdr1JZgHoV/ Learn and follow these steps to accurately auscultate blood pressure quickly and easily Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:52:18 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/how-to-auscultate-a-patients-blood-pressure-suYmqyjdr1JZgHoV/ /ems-products/training-tools/articles/bells-palsy-vs-stroke-whats-the-difference-hPbKgRbw56OFkPUv/ Here's a breakdown of differences in Bell's palsy and stroke symptoms and prehospital care differences Sat, 27 Apr 2024 01:17:45 GMT /ems-products/training-tools/articles/bells-palsy-vs-stroke-whats-the-difference-hPbKgRbw56OFkPUv/ /legal/we-are-patient-advocates-when-backing-the-blue-puts-ems-in-a-difficult-position Regardless of pushback, providers have a responsibility to put the safety of the patient above all else when on scene Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:09:41 GMT /legal/we-are-patient-advocates-when-backing-the-blue-puts-ems-in-a-difficult-position /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 /seizures/watch-mo-emt-students-help-instructor-suffering-seizure Students at Respond Right EMS Academy had just learned about seizures when hours later, their instructor began convulsing, leading them to put their newly learned skills to the test Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:47:35 GMT /seizures/watch-mo-emt-students-help-instructor-suffering-seizure /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ Blood pressure may be the vital sign we measure the most and understand the least. Here are the BP errors you need to know and how to avoid making them. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:50:53 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ Instead of "rules" you have been taught to distinguish sinus tach and SVT, follow these assessment and ECG interpretation tips Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:20:56 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ /rescue/trespassers-rescued-from-inside-abandoned-colo-missile-silo One teen was critically injured after falling 30 feet inside the intercontinental ballistic missile silo in Arapahoe County Mon, 06 May 2024 15:10:19 GMT /rescue/trespassers-rescued-from-inside-abandoned-colo-missile-silo /ems-products/education/articles/how-to-use-opqrst-as-an-effective-patient-assessment-tool-yd2KWgJIBdtd7D5T/ OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:17:59 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/how-to-use-opqrst-as-an-effective-patient-assessment-tool-yd2KWgJIBdtd7D5T/ /extrication/wash-first-responders-extricate-driver-in-cement-truck-rollover Crash in Woodland left the driver pinned under the steering wheel while diesel fuel and fresh concrete spilled onto the road Tue, 07 May 2024 13:19:14 GMT /extrication/wash-first-responders-extricate-driver-in-cement-truck-rollover