/ketamine Ketamine en-US Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:12:12 GMT /pharmacology/from-oxygen-to-ketamine-why-dosing-matters-regardless-of-drug-type Are you an expert on the chemical restraint drugs available to you in the field? You should be. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:12:12 GMT /pharmacology/from-oxygen-to-ketamine-why-dosing-matters-regardless-of-drug-type /pharmacology/ems-guide-to-chemical-restraints Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:38:48 GMT /pharmacology/ems-guide-to-chemical-restraints /pain-management/research-analysis-ketamorph-ketamine-vs-morphine “Before you trade in your morphine for ketamine, the adverse events need to be discussed” Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:32:47 GMT /pain-management/research-analysis-ketamorph-ketamine-vs-morphine /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 /pharmacology/from-oxygen-to-ketamine-why-dosing-matters-regardless-of-drug-type Are you an expert on the chemical restraint drugs available to you in the field? You should be. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:12:12 GMT /pharmacology/from-oxygen-to-ketamine-why-dosing-matters-regardless-of-drug-type /legal/former-colo-medic-in-elijah-mcclains-death-seeks-reduced-sentence Former Aurora Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was sentenced to the mandatory minimum of five years in prison Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:45:31 GMT /legal/former-colo-medic-in-elijah-mcclains-death-seeks-reduced-sentence /pharmacology/ems-guide-to-chemical-restraints Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:38:48 GMT /pharmacology/ems-guide-to-chemical-restraints /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:59:29 GMT /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case /patient-care/ap-investigation-raises-safety-concerns-over-use-of-sedatives-on-police-detained-individuals At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021, according to the Associated Press Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:59:33 GMT /patient-care/ap-investigation-raises-safety-concerns-over-use-of-sedatives-on-police-detained-individuals /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:57:23 GMT /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police /pain-management/research-analysis-ketamorph-ketamine-vs-morphine “Before you trade in your morphine for ketamine, the adverse events need to be discussed” Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:32:47 GMT /pain-management/research-analysis-ketamorph-ketamine-vs-morphine /legal/colo-paramedic-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-in-elijah-mcclains-death Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and second-degree assault for giving a drug without consent or a legitimate medical purpose Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:12:00 GMT /legal/colo-paramedic-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-in-elijah-mcclains-death /medical-treatment/conviction-of-colo-medics-leads-to-reviews-of-in-custody-patient-care-protocols The Elijah McClain trial highlighted gaps in medical procedures that experts said must be addressed Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:32:40 GMT /medical-treatment/conviction-of-colo-medics-leads-to-reviews-of-in-custody-patient-care-protocols /inside-ems/inside-ems-emphasizing-patient-advocacy-in-ems-education Critical insights into the implications of recent court rulings on EMS practice and patient care Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:21:17 GMT /inside-ems/inside-ems-emphasizing-patient-advocacy-in-ems-education /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:11:19 GMT /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case /fatal-incidents/the-ems-system-failed-mcclain-and-the-justice-system-failed-the-paramedics Three takeaways from the conviction of Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:22:07 GMT /fatal-incidents/the-ems-system-failed-mcclain-and-the-justice-system-failed-the-paramedics /legal/guilty-colo-paramedics-convicted-for-2019-injection-of-elijah-mcclain A jury found Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec guilty of criminally negligent homicide for administering ketamine to McClain Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:35:49 GMT /legal/guilty-colo-paramedics-convicted-for-2019-injection-of-elijah-mcclain /ketamine/prosecution-colo-medics-overdosed-elijah-mcclain-with-ketamine In closing arguments, Colorado Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson said the Aurora paramedics did not properly assess McClain's condition Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:19:09 GMT /ketamine/prosecution-colo-medics-overdosed-elijah-mcclain-with-ketamine /year-in-review/10-pivotal-events-in-ems-in-2023 Which event will have the biggest impact on EMS? Cast your vote Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:51:17 GMT /year-in-review/10-pivotal-events-in-ems-in-2023 /court/colo-medics-take-the-stand-in-elijah-mcclain-death-trial Prosecutors said the Aurora paramedics did not properly assess McClain and ultimately gave him a significant overdose of ketamine Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:29:41 GMT /court/colo-medics-take-the-stand-in-elijah-mcclain-death-trial /ketamine/defense-experts-for-colo-medics-claim-ketamine-dose-did-not-kill-elijah-mcclain Aurora paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec each face criminally negligent homicide and other charges Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:23:29 GMT /ketamine/defense-experts-for-colo-medics-claim-ketamine-dose-did-not-kill-elijah-mcclain /mental-illness/articles/managing-the-acutely-agitated-behavioral-health-emergency-qqVuqu1gOsG3Dd4z/ Key takeaways for police and EMS from SWAT physician, Dr. Faroukh M. Mehkri Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:37:35 GMT /mental-illness/articles/managing-the-acutely-agitated-behavioral-health-emergency-qqVuqu1gOsG3Dd4z/ /ketamine/ketamine-at-center-of-charges-against-colo-medics-in-elijah-mcclains-death Colorado Solictor General Shannon Stevenson said the Aurora paramedics administered too much ketamine for McClain's body weight Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:50:55 GMT /ketamine/ketamine-at-center-of-charges-against-colo-medics-in-elijah-mcclains-death /court/elijah-mcclains-death-trial-puts-attention-on-colo-paramedics Jury selection begins Monday for Aurora Fire Department paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:26:36 GMT /court/elijah-mcclains-death-trial-puts-attention-on-colo-paramedics /ketamine/articles/defense-attorneys-continue-to-shift-blame-on-medics-in-elijah-mcclains-death-ByYhLXs1IZ7ulTWG/ Aurora paramedics Cooper and Cichuniec are scheduled to be tried in November Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:53:24 GMT /ketamine/articles/defense-attorneys-continue-to-shift-blame-on-medics-in-elijah-mcclains-death-ByYhLXs1IZ7ulTWG/ /ketamine/articles/attorneys-shift-death-of-elijah-mcclain-onto-colo-paramedics-as-officers-trial-begins-ad4D0py4dhDedZlc/ An attorney for one of the Aurora officers said, "Mr. McClain died because Paramedic Cooper injected him with 1.7, 1.8 times the ketamine for someone his weight and size." Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:26:17 GMT /ketamine/articles/attorneys-shift-death-of-elijah-mcclain-onto-colo-paramedics-as-officers-trial-begins-ad4D0py4dhDedZlc/ /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, 15 Sep 2023 15:01:10 GMT /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ /lawsuit/articles/suit-claims-utah-providers-fatally-injected-teen-with-large-ketamine-dose-after-car-crash-nkmBexayJBAx5TCo/ Video evidence from the 2021 scene reportedly captured a provider saying, "She gave her the whole d*** thing . . . She wasn’t supposed to give her that much.” Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:50:33 GMT /lawsuit/articles/suit-claims-utah-providers-fatally-injected-teen-with-large-ketamine-dose-after-car-crash-nkmBexayJBAx5TCo/ /ems-products/ems-data-management/articles/eso-releases-2023-ems-index-including-key-data-on-ekgs-opioid-od-treatments-W6hGfjFbuMkuieKS/ The Index tracks data for more than 2,600 EMS agencies across the country Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:29:51 GMT /ems-products/ems-data-management/articles/eso-releases-2023-ems-index-including-key-data-on-ekgs-opioid-od-treatments-W6hGfjFbuMkuieKS/ /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 /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 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:02:51 GMT /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:57:23 GMT /patient-handling/dozens-of-deaths-reveal-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:59:29 GMT /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case /legal/guilty-colo-paramedics-convicted-for-2019-injection-of-elijah-mcclain A jury found Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec guilty of criminally negligent homicide for administering ketamine to McClain Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:35:49 GMT /legal/guilty-colo-paramedics-convicted-for-2019-injection-of-elijah-mcclain