/clinical Clinical en-US Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:21:33 GMT /ems-education/articles/5-ways-emts-can-be-more-caring-to-patients-YOyoTFH7C8SNbR9K/ You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:21:33 GMT /ems-education/articles/5-ways-emts-can-be-more-caring-to-patients-YOyoTFH7C8SNbR9K/ /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:12:16 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /scene-safety/articles/6-questions-medics-should-ask-on-every-auto-accident-scene-LL1TCM5OjMPdrk1a/ The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:55:09 GMT /scene-safety/articles/6-questions-medics-should-ask-on-every-auto-accident-scene-LL1TCM5OjMPdrk1a/ /ems-education/articles/5-ways-emts-can-be-more-caring-to-patients-YOyoTFH7C8SNbR9K/ You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:21:33 GMT /ems-education/articles/5-ways-emts-can-be-more-caring-to-patients-YOyoTFH7C8SNbR9K/ /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:12:16 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /scene-safety/articles/6-questions-medics-should-ask-on-every-auto-accident-scene-LL1TCM5OjMPdrk1a/ The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:55:09 GMT /scene-safety/articles/6-questions-medics-should-ask-on-every-auto-accident-scene-LL1TCM5OjMPdrk1a/ /airway-management/nemsqa-releases-state-of-airway-management-safety-report NEMSQA: The data shows the industry can do better Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:23:30 GMT /airway-management/nemsqa-releases-state-of-airway-management-safety-report /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:52:19 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management Lessons and goals for advancing airway care from the NEMSQA Airway Measures Report Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:56 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:24:03 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ /patient-safety/articles/cold-and-injured-motor-vehicle-accidents-in-the-winter-cvIF8Vcvuw68yaNg/ Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:24:00 GMT /patient-safety/articles/cold-and-injured-motor-vehicle-accidents-in-the-winter-cvIF8Vcvuw68yaNg/ /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 /electronic-patient-care-reports/articles/9-top-patient-care-report-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-ROuyf7SocfT63FVG/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:34:01 GMT /electronic-patient-care-reports/articles/9-top-patient-care-report-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-ROuyf7SocfT63FVG/ /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:27:20 GMT /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ /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/ /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:02:39 GMT /research/articles/understanding-ozempic-EYrPt2VBBqGeiBbS/ /whole-blood/insider-analysis-colorado-springs-leads-the-charge-in-whole-blood-transfusion The city’s EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:04:02 GMT /whole-blood/insider-analysis-colorado-springs-leads-the-charge-in-whole-blood-transfusion /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:37:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death /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/ /airway-management/everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-bagging-is-probably-wrong Are you over-ventilating your patients? Probably, says Kelly Grayson Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:48:42 GMT /airway-management/everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-bagging-is-probably-wrong /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/patient-vital-signs-5-tips-for-emts-paramedics-ppfyyuFnCZKWxTsV/ 5 tips for EMTs and paramedics to communicate patient vital sign findings. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:18:34 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/patient-vital-signs-5-tips-for-emts-paramedics-ppfyyuFnCZKWxTsV/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/diabetes-the-highs-lows-and-when-can-they-gos-klC8Hm4YFxme7YkQ/ Diabetic emergencies come in a variety of types and causes, but the tools available to EMTs allow excellent evaluation and initial treatment of the patient Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:08:49 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/diabetes-the-highs-lows-and-when-can-they-gos-klC8Hm4YFxme7YkQ/ /patient-assessment/articles/diabetic-emergencies-5-things-emts-need-to-know-UPazQhvM4BUl6Ryc/ What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes? Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:58:44 GMT /patient-assessment/articles/diabetic-emergencies-5-things-emts-need-to-know-UPazQhvM4BUl6Ryc/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/5-tips-for-securing-a-patients-airway-P3vrVX0wr90LvmTf/ Suction, pediatric BVM and a backup trauma plan can improve results for a patient with facial trauma Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:49:21 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/5-tips-for-securing-a-patients-airway-P3vrVX0wr90LvmTf/ /ems-products/billing-administration/articles/mixing-business-and-billing-ems-documentation-impact-on-billing-and-reimbursement-uLadbWeIXSE2mTTN/ Properly documenting EMS services and identifying patient status and proper payer can prevent EMS billing errors Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:12:10 GMT /ems-products/billing-administration/articles/mixing-business-and-billing-ems-documentation-impact-on-billing-and-reimbursement-uLadbWeIXSE2mTTN/ /patient-assessment/articles/5-steps-to-an-accurate-detailed-physical-exam-eyvN4mM1cM5iHkKC/ It is natural for the EMS provider to prioritize the severity of a patient’s injuries during the detailed physical exam Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:55:27 GMT /patient-assessment/articles/5-steps-to-an-accurate-detailed-physical-exam-eyvN4mM1cM5iHkKC/ /patient-assessment/articles/5-other-considerations-when-treating-a-chest-pain-patient-21WaVHBowE86dCKq/ You are on scene with a patient who is experiencing chest pain; what if the cause isn’t cardiac? Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:07:27 GMT /patient-assessment/articles/5-other-considerations-when-treating-a-chest-pain-patient-21WaVHBowE86dCKq/ /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/7-epcr-documentation-tips-for-ems-professionals-6r0T7qeuvMIoONUA/ Use the ePCR to showcase your skills, knowledge and professionalism Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:12:41 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/7-epcr-documentation-tips-for-ems-professionals-6r0T7qeuvMIoONUA/ /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ /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/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:52:19 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement /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