Protocols
A lack of accurate data tracking led LogRX CEO and Founder Clive Savacool to redefine what pharmacology accountability looks like for street-level medics
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Jon Cinelli came under investigation after officials observed him allegedly violating regulations that required two paramedics to empty the drug drop-off box
Regardless of the results, a well-executed improvement project by the ad hoc team leads to future quality improvement
New protocol virtually did away with pain pumps, devices that allow patients to dose themselves with morphine after surgery
Anonymous paramedics shared their struggles with PTSD and urged the city to recognize mental trauma in their new contract
Heather Jacobson was suspended from ResCare Home Care and is under investigation for allegedly practicing beyond the scope of her license
Address protocols for all the institutions involved across the continuum of care to initiate definitive treatment for STEMI patients
EMS triage and destination, emergency department, transfer and stroke team protocols are essential to rapid definitive treatment for ischemic stroke
When we travel, we get a chance to see other cities, meet other emergency management professionals and discover hazards that exist for the area we鈥檙e visiting
A review of hypoglycemia treat and release protocol recommendations
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
Takeaways and lessons for EMS providers in the wake of one agency鈥檚 ketamine administration PR nightmare
EMS leaders respond to Star Tribune report of administering ketamine to agitated, restrained patients in Minneapolis
Our co-hosts also discuss the recording of their 200th episode and reflect on the past four years
An EMS agency recently announced it would be installing Amazon Echos in its ambulances, and our readers weighed in on the decision
Brewster Ambulance Services will begin using Amazon Echos to access the Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Statewide Treatment Protocol
The Chief of the Manatee County Emergency Medical Services in West Bradenton, Fla., shares lessons learned from a recent incident and local fallout
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article about leaving a patient in a high traffic area after working a code
Manatee County EMS鈥檚 new policy does not allow for a deceased person to be left exposed in public
Communication is vital to maintaining privacy and EMS public relations when a patient is pronounced in a public setting
The extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocol is increasing survival rates from zero to around 40 percent
Instead of having to wait for police, paramedics now have more freedom to decide if they should enter a scene or not
Our co-hosts debate who has ultimate responsibility for clinical care, education and quality improvement
The agency, which is under fire for not notifying police of the incident, said they rapidly transported the child to a hospital, as is the protocol
Fire Chief Brian Moriarty said he thinks firefighters need standards and protocols to follow when they handle overdoses that may involve highly toxic substances
A specially trained group of emergency physicians responds with EMS providers to assist with care, build relationships and improve patient outcomes
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Immersion in cynicism takes a toll on the mind, body and spirit and those who sense their values slipping to often get off the ambulance and onto a fire company
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