/clinical Clinical en-US Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:16:22 GMT /mental-health/articles/suicide-in-older-men-a-community-health-emergency-vqCGfW7RqKwq0hyv/ Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:16:22 GMT /mental-health/articles/suicide-in-older-men-a-community-health-emergency-vqCGfW7RqKwq0hyv/ /ems-training-and-education/one-for-the-road-splint-those-difficult-positions Steve Whitehead shows you how to use the device that simplifies those difficult breaks and dislocations Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:40:13 GMT /ems-training-and-education/one-for-the-road-splint-those-difficult-positions /ems-products/Capnography/understanding-the-role-of-neuromuscular-blocking-agents-in-ems Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:10:18 GMT /ems-products/Capnography/understanding-the-role-of-neuromuscular-blocking-agents-in-ems /mental-health/articles/suicide-in-older-men-a-community-health-emergency-vqCGfW7RqKwq0hyv/ Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:16:22 GMT /mental-health/articles/suicide-in-older-men-a-community-health-emergency-vqCGfW7RqKwq0hyv/ /ems-training-and-education/one-for-the-road-splint-those-difficult-positions Steve Whitehead shows you how to use the device that simplifies those difficult breaks and dislocations Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:40:13 GMT /ems-training-and-education/one-for-the-road-splint-those-difficult-positions /ems-products/Capnography/understanding-the-role-of-neuromuscular-blocking-agents-in-ems Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:10:18 GMT /ems-products/Capnography/understanding-the-role-of-neuromuscular-blocking-agents-in-ems /ems-products/Capnography/revolutionizing-biofeedback-with-capnography Exploring a new application for capnography in the prehospital setting Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:48:20 GMT /ems-products/Capnography/revolutionizing-biofeedback-with-capnography /ems-advocacy/articles/patient-care-advocacy-are-powerful-bedfellows-axzh9Qn6ES3quWFp/ Jimmy Kimmel's story reminds us of the breadth of EMS' commitment to our patients Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:21:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/patient-care-advocacy-are-powerful-bedfellows-axzh9Qn6ES3quWFp/ /cardiac-care/clinical-dive-should-you-consider-naloxone-during-ohca-response A new study highlights the benefits of the drug to treat opioid-related OHCAs Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:19:55 GMT /cardiac-care/clinical-dive-should-you-consider-naloxone-during-ohca-response /ekg-monitoring/ekg-detective-atrial-tachycardia Learn what to look for, including an extra notch within the T-wave, to identify atrial tachycardia Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:40:47 GMT /ekg-monitoring/ekg-detective-atrial-tachycardia /patient-care/articles/remain-calm-assessing-and-treating-panic-attacks-b0yagYojdd7YrTUQ/ Anxiety and emotion can spiral into respiratory compromise that is self-reinforcing, frightening and an EMS-treatable emergency. Learn to assess and treat. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:35:18 GMT /patient-care/articles/remain-calm-assessing-and-treating-panic-attacks-b0yagYojdd7YrTUQ/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-hyperventilation-syndrome-7AwnOLyZxCZOB22J/ Understand the role of pulse oximetry and waveform capnography to assess and treat patients who are hyperventilating Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:26:47 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-hyperventilation-syndrome-7AwnOLyZxCZOB22J/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/understanding-prehospital-vasopressors-dopamine-epinephrine-or-norepinephrine-frK04OvnsqlNnQSm/ Which vasopressor to use, when to use them and what to watch out for Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:14:57 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/understanding-prehospital-vasopressors-dopamine-epinephrine-or-norepinephrine-frK04OvnsqlNnQSm/ /patient-care/articles/lets-get-personal-Yrkoag1E785X7szv/ 5 tips for connecting with patients and their families Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:05:23 GMT /patient-care/articles/lets-get-personal-Yrkoag1E785X7szv/ /patient-care/articles/keep-your-cliches-and-lose-the-labels-v74WfX7YrciQwnCb/ Better communication improves response to interventions, increasing patient satisfaction and outcomes, while decreasing job-related stress Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:45:17 GMT /patient-care/articles/keep-your-cliches-and-lose-the-labels-v74WfX7YrciQwnCb/ /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ 5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:31:23 GMT /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ /patient-care/articles/6-ways-to-quickly-build-patient-trust-u45bXzG5HeomCslG/ Gaining patients’ confidence can be achieved by deliberate actions, like connecting with caregivers, as well as small subtleties, like body language and facial expressions Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:10:58 GMT /patient-care/articles/6-ways-to-quickly-build-patient-trust-u45bXzG5HeomCslG/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/4-things-to-explain-to-patients-to-increase-their-comfort-and-compliance-Fb7FlLaYgbIGlZs0/ Put yourself in the patient’s position to gain an understanding of how their fear may complicate your interventions Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:07:29 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/4-things-to-explain-to-patients-to-increase-their-comfort-and-compliance-Fb7FlLaYgbIGlZs0/ /legal-issues/pcr-documentation-for-non-transporting-first-responders Including clear, complete documentation in your patient care report is a critical component of patient care Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:50:31 GMT /legal-issues/pcr-documentation-for-non-transporting-first-responders /ems-products/education/articles/receptors-and-the-autonomic-nervous-system-StR9droX60aHgrfO/ The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:44:15 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/receptors-and-the-autonomic-nervous-system-StR9droX60aHgrfO/ /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/how-to-use-a-chronological-approach-for-epcr-narratives-Kh0rCEINAiSkrVG9/ Use the chronological approach to tell a vivid story about a patient encounter, the care provided and your competence as an EMS provider Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:47:21 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/how-to-use-a-chronological-approach-for-epcr-narratives-Kh0rCEINAiSkrVG9/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ It may not be poor brain integrity that is causing a lack of response to a sternum rub, but an inadequate length of time the sternum rub is applied Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:38:48 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ /pediatric-care/articles/10-best-pediatric-patient-assessment-and-treatments-tips-resources-and-training-Sr5czthFFiqGIqBE/ Because most EMS providers infrequently encounter sick pediatric patients, it is important to regularly refresh knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology and life-saving treatments Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:16:43 GMT /pediatric-care/articles/10-best-pediatric-patient-assessment-and-treatments-tips-resources-and-training-Sr5czthFFiqGIqBE/ /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox - the disease formerly known as monkeypox - symptoms and how to properly treat patients Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:16:59 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ /airway-management/managing-right-ventricle-failure Fluid, dosing and airway considerations to prevent RV ischemia Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:41:14 GMT /airway-management/managing-right-ventricle-failure /patient-assessment/could-it-be-pulmonary-embolism Steve Whitehead shares how to assess that patient with weird, vague complaints Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT /patient-assessment/could-it-be-pulmonary-embolism /tactical-ems/articles/whats-in-your-tactical-medical-kit-S1SUPl1AsbaFIl2o/ When you’re on an operation and you can only take what you can carry, what do you choose? Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:52:05 GMT /tactical-ems/articles/whats-in-your-tactical-medical-kit-S1SUPl1AsbaFIl2o/ /infectious-diseases/h5n1-and-other-infectious-diseases-update-with-dr-alex-isakov Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to the current U.S. H5N1 outbreak, bird and swine flus Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:02:42 GMT /infectious-diseases/h5n1-and-other-infectious-diseases-update-with-dr-alex-isakov /ems-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/quick-reference-guide-selecting-the-appropriate-ppe-pKDtWrvCvToDRkoW/ This user-friendly resource aims to address a gap in PPE selection and enhance safety culture Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:03:38 GMT /ems-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/quick-reference-guide-selecting-the-appropriate-ppe-pKDtWrvCvToDRkoW/ /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/ /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/