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Patient care is the foundation of EMS, encompassing the assessment, treatment, and transport of individuals in medical or trauma emergencies. This topic covers essential practices, including airway management, bleeding control, medication administration, and patient monitoring. It also includes protocols, documentation, and communication with receiving facilities. Delivering effective patient care requires clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and adherence to current guidelines. For tools that support care delivery in the field, see Diagnostic Equipment. Explore the articles in this topic to stay informed on essential skills and strategies for high-quality EMS patient care.

The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Vehicle Accessories product category is a collection of products and information for researching EMS Vehicle Accessories and covers a variety of products, including consoles, mounts, emergency lights and laptops.

The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ EMS Communications product category features products and information for researching EMS communications.

The CO Screening product category features products and information for researching CO Screening and Testing, also known as Carbon Monoxide Testing, which covers CO Screening products such as CO meters, as well as resources for carbon monoxide first responder rehabilitation.

The CPR & Resuscitation product category features products and information for researching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) products.

The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Infection Control product category features products and information for researching EMS infection control, including antiseptic sprays, , cleaners, respirator masks, and other tools to reduce risk of infection.

The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ambulances product category features information, product listings and resources for researching ambulances.

The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Mobile Computers product category features products and information for researching EMS mobile computers and equipment, covering a variety of mobile computers used for managing data in the field and on the move.

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