Substance Abuse
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class鈥檚 patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Bill sponsor Sen. Daniel Thatcher said Utah could become the first state to have teams of EMS professionals specifically trained and licensed to respond to behavioral health emergencies
Appleton Firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard was fatally shot by a patient in May 2019 while responding to a report of a seizure
The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California
Authorities say it is the second time the man has been charged with DWI and that he was driving without a license when the crash occurred
A preliminary investigation found that the firefighter may have falsified supply logs for at least 18 months
Taigman discusses his 5-step wellness checkup, how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including his own journey into meditation
The police medic suffered a dislocated left ulna, fractured left hand and neck and back pain
According to state health department documents, the medic tested positive for cocaine after being found sleeping in her car while on duty
Police said the man told them he had taken LSD and was found inhaling red printer ink when officers arrived
The declaration, first made in January 2018, has led to numerous actions to combat the opioid crisis including increased administration and distribution of naloxone by EMS providers
In this episode, hear the experts discuss pitfalls and pearls regarding the unpredictable presentations that can occur in patients abusing methamphetamine.
Suspected overdose deaths and naloxone rescue attempts by EMS went up sharply in Michigan compared with 2019, according to data from the University of Michigan
Police say the man became combative after experiencing an apparent overdose and was found to be carrying a BB gun in his pocket
The Hale Foundation has filed a lawsuit after the Valor Station鈥檚 zoning application was rejected following widespread opposition from residents
CAPCE-approved online program confronts 鈥榟ero culture鈥� and shares tools to address mental health challenges
Police say the man also spit on EMS providers and police officers
Gundersen Tri-State is reportedly the first EMS agency in the state to give out the kits during calls
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
Clark County has been using the app to aid responses to cardiac arrests and overdoses since 2018
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures
Edward Augustus Blake, 44, a Eugene Springfield Fire Department paramedic, allegedly obtained controlled substances illegally through his position and administered them via IV to victims
Comparing stress levels and coping mechanisms, from alcohol to exercise and peer support in first responders
American Medical Response EMT Kerstii Groce鈥檚 attorney says police never performed a sobriety test before arresting her
The Statewide Opioid Reporting Directive allows participating agencies to recognize and respond to overdose increases in their coverage area
St. Charles County Ambulance District has armed medics with screening tools and additional EMS training to get patients to appropriate definitive care
The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit鈥檚 post was criticized by both the public and town officials
How to add intranasal drugs to the BLS scope of practice, and why it would be a valuable addition to the BLS toolbox
James Poole, 37, a former Mercy Medical Center paramedic, was accused of stealing from dozens of medication vials and replacing their contents
An attorney for the Tennessee paramedic accused of hitting and kicking an overdose patient said the paramedic was trying to revive him
Police said paramedics failed to properly assess the patient and should not have let her go to the hospital in a police car
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