Ryan Kelley, NREMT

Ryan Kelley, NREMT, is a nationally registered emergency medical technician and the former managing editor of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS). In his current capacity as medical editor for American Addiction Centers, Ryan works to provide accurate, authoritative information to those seeking help for substance abuse and behavioral health issues.

LATEST ARTICLES

Substance Abuse

Pandemic meets epidemic: COVID-19 impacts on opioid overdose patients

Evidence-based naloxone administration recommendations to minimize risk of COVID-19 exposure and alleviate provider fear

September 03, 2020 12:56 PM

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Ryan Kelley, NREMT

Mental Health

Preventive mental health precautions will help EMS settle into the new normal

Studies from the SARS outbreak in 2003 reveal first responders may be more at risk for PTS due to quarantine and stigmatization

May 16, 2020 11:26 PM

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Ryan Kelley, NREMT

Mental Health

Self-care is critical for managing stress levels in EMTs and paramedics responding to COVID-19

Look for these signs of physical and mental stress, and follow these action steps to maintain emotional wellbeing

March 20, 2020 11:24 AM

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Ryan Kelley, NREMT

PTSD

America’s first responders’ struggle with PTSD and depression

Honor and support EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police officers on National First Responders Day by acknowledging the toll trauma can take

October 28, 2019 03:22 PM

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Ryan Kelley, NREMT

Substance Abuse

How paramedics can open the door to long-term recovery with buprenorphine

By leveraging naloxone and buprenorphine, along with behavioral therapies, medication-assisted treatment attacks opioid addiction from all sides

September 19, 2019 03:32 PM

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Ryan Kelley, NREMT