Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses
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
Medication administration cross check is a simple and easy to implement process to reduce medication errors
The criminalization of medical errors has added a new layer to reducing harm
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
The former Sioux City Fire Rescue paramedic realized she had given the patient rocuronium when she went to administer a second dose of ketamine
“What happens when the kidneys aren’t getting enough blood? They sound the alarm with renin.”
From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025
Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year
Research highlights the potential population health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Clinical pharmacists enhance efficiency, safety and collaboration, empowering paramedics and improving patient outcomes
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Hennepin Healthcare aims to join a national study on the pre-hospital use of calcium and vasopressin on trauma patients
The Seattle Fire Department’s buprenorphine pilot program will now allow firefighter/EMTs to use the drug with patients experiencing severe opioid withdrawal
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue utilizes a two-person Cares Team to provide buprenorphine during overdose calls
Withdrawal symptoms tended to be far worse than those experienced by even the most severe heroin users of the past
Become familiar with the signs associated with date rape drugs like Ketamine, GHB and Rohypnol, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
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
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
Join Steve Whitehead, Hartwell Medical and EMS1 for 26 brand-new episodes, from CPR consciousness, to hands off chest time and sedation controversies
The fallout from Hurricane Helene has forced some hospitals to begin conserving supplies
Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest plant spurring hospitals and EMS to plan for IV shortages
Flooding from Hurricane Helene has disturbed yellowjacket and bee nests, causing the insects to swarm and sting survivors
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