/pharmacology Pharmacology en-US Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:54:43 GMT /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access Reduce failed IV attempts and speed up patient care with a vein finder Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:54:43 GMT /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access /ems-products/stretchers-and-stair-chairs/articles/geriatric-slips-trips-and-falls-3-assessment-considerations-3WdQCoqasI14bna4/ On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:06:00 GMT /ems-products/stretchers-and-stair-chairs/articles/geriatric-slips-trips-and-falls-3-assessment-considerations-3WdQCoqasI14bna4/ /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies? Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident Thu, 01 May 2025 16:46:44 GMT /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access Reduce failed IV attempts and speed up patient care with a vein finder Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:54:43 GMT /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access /ems-products/stretchers-and-stair-chairs/articles/geriatric-slips-trips-and-falls-3-assessment-considerations-3WdQCoqasI14bna4/ On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:06:00 GMT /ems-products/stretchers-and-stair-chairs/articles/geriatric-slips-trips-and-falls-3-assessment-considerations-3WdQCoqasI14bna4/ /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies? Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ /substance-abuse/minnesota-ems-turn-to-buprenorphine-in-fight-against-opioid-crisis As fentanyl-fueled overdoses surge across the Twin Cities, Hennepin and Ramsey County officials are increasingly using buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent fatal relapses Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:42:36 GMT /substance-abuse/minnesota-ems-turn-to-buprenorphine-in-fight-against-opioid-crisis /pharmacology/insider-analysis-newly-fda-approved-stroke-drug-may-simplify-in-hospital-care What will TNKase’s 5-second IV bolus mean for EMS stroke care? Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:44:31 GMT /pharmacology/insider-analysis-newly-fda-approved-stroke-drug-may-simplify-in-hospital-care /paramedic-chief/articles/5-practical-steps-to-prevent-medical-errors-PRKJne7C2zTAzH2E/ Ensuring crews are well rested, 100 percent focused on the patient and working together will minimize medical errors Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:12:00 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/5-practical-steps-to-prevent-medical-errors-PRKJne7C2zTAzH2E/ /sepsis/tenn-county-ems-launches-new-sepsis-pre-hospital-protocol A new protocol allows Hawkins County EMS to administer Zosyn to sepsis patients, aiming to improve outcomes in a county where sepsis made up a quarter of EMS calls last year Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:41:53 GMT /sepsis/tenn-county-ems-launches-new-sepsis-pre-hospital-protocol /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:14:00 GMT /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:07:19 GMT /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research /ems-products/Ambulance-Disposable-Supplies/understanding-fentanyl-test-strips-what-prehospital-providers-need-to-know Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:18:51 GMT /ems-products/Ambulance-Disposable-Supplies/understanding-fentanyl-test-strips-what-prehospital-providers-need-to-know /ketamine/colo-mental-health-clinic-begins-offering-ketamine-therapy-for-emts-and-paramedics Through Colorado’s Path4EMS program, a mental health clinic reduces ketamine infusion costs from $400 to $150, making treatment more accessible for first responders Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:33 GMT /ketamine/colo-mental-health-clinic-begins-offering-ketamine-therapy-for-emts-and-paramedics /stroke-care/fda-approves-clot-dissolving-agent-for-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke TNKase — tenecteplase — is the first FDA-approved stroke medicine in nearly 30 years, offering a faster, simpler five-second IV bolus administration Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:55:53 GMT /stroke-care/fda-approves-clot-dissolving-agent-for-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /pharmacology/maine-rural-pharmacy-bill-considers-having-paramedics-dispense-prescriptions The proposed legislation would direct the Maine Board of Pharmacy to create rules and oversight of remote pharmacies in rural areas Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:24:23 GMT /pharmacology/maine-rural-pharmacy-bill-considers-having-paramedics-dispense-prescriptions /legal/former-iowa-medic-pleads-not-guilty-to-involuntary-manslaughter-charge Prosecutors said the former Sioux City Fire Rescue paramedic failed to verify the medication before drawing it up and gave the patient rocuronium instead of ketamine Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:58:23 GMT /legal/former-iowa-medic-pleads-not-guilty-to-involuntary-manslaughter-charge /ems-education/articles/back-to-the-basics-anaphylaxis-hQtjYm1CSdEtynZV/ Four distinct events must occur in order for an anaphylactic reaction to manifest Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:54:00 GMT /ems-education/articles/back-to-the-basics-anaphylaxis-hQtjYm1CSdEtynZV/ /legal/lessons-from-the-mcclain-case-protecting-first-responders-and-improving-ems-practices The defense attorneys representing one of the firefighters share the legal and operational lessons from this high-profile case, emphasizing documentation, training and BWCs Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:46:58 GMT /legal/lessons-from-the-mcclain-case-protecting-first-responders-and-improving-ems-practices /legal/insider-analysis-we-keep-making-the-same-mistakes A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:37:20 GMT /legal/insider-analysis-we-keep-making-the-same-mistakes /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 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:17:00 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ /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 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:02:00 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/5-ways-to-eliminate-dosing-errors-JRd3E3nZqdQPrf45/ /ems-today-2015/articles/quick-take-strategies-to-reduce-medication-errors-bZGGNo7QAo7Stn3z/ Medication administration cross check is a simple and easy to implement process to reduce medication errors Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:58:00 GMT /ems-today-2015/articles/quick-take-strategies-to-reduce-medication-errors-bZGGNo7QAo7Stn3z/ /medical-clinical/reducing-the-7-types-of-medication-errors The criminalization of medical errors has added a new layer to reducing harm Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:51:00 GMT /medical-clinical/reducing-the-7-types-of-medication-errors /ems-training-and-education/live-from-wisconsin-top-clinical-tips-for-paramedics Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:33:23 GMT /ems-training-and-education/live-from-wisconsin-top-clinical-tips-for-paramedics /legal/former-iowa-medic-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-after-administering-incorrect-drug The former Sioux City Fire Rescue paramedic realized she had given the patient rocuronium when she went to administer a second dose of ketamine Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:11:48 GMT /legal/former-iowa-medic-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-after-administering-incorrect-drug /clinical/the-science-behind-shock-why-providers-must-understand-the-raas "What happens when the kidneys aren’t getting enough blood? They sound the alarm with renin." Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:50:25 GMT /clinical/the-science-behind-shock-why-providers-must-understand-the-raas /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident Thu, 01 May 2025 16:46:44 GMT /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance /legal/former-iowa-medic-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-after-administering-incorrect-drug The former Sioux City Fire Rescue paramedic realized she had given the patient rocuronium when she went to administer a second dose of ketamine Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:11:48 GMT /legal/former-iowa-medic-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-after-administering-incorrect-drug /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 /pediatric-care/maine-fd-begins-use-of-new-infant-transport-device-and-medication The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has approved the use of the KangooFix and oxytocin Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:15:11 GMT /pediatric-care/maine-fd-begins-use-of-new-infant-transport-device-and-medication /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/