Let’s connect the public with EMS.
For non-EMS providers, the public, and everyone in between - these articles are specifically written for the public audience.
Breaking down EMS Reimbursement
In this article, we explore the issues plaguing EMS billing and federal ambulance transport reimbursement schedules.
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In this article, we discuss the intricacies of acute cocaine toxicity management in the prehospital realm, including common signs and symptoms, medications involved, risk factors, and EKG changes.
In this article, we discuss the pathophysiology of testicular torsion, the prehospital recognition and management of it, and the in-hospital therapies available for these patients.
In this article, we discuss the pathophysiology behind hypoglycemia and its causes. We also discuss special cases such as alcohol-induced hypoglycemia, sepsis, and diabetic coma.
This article is a long-form, easily accessible way to explore different EKG patterns and their pathophysiology. Last updated 6/16/2023.
In this article, we discuss the basics of intracranial pressure issues, the EMS management of said issues, the pathophysiology behind principles such as the Monro-Kelli doctrine and uncal herniation, and the latest research in trauma care.
In this article, we address the indications, pathophysiology, common uses, and other clinical pearls about magnesium sulfate as an EMS medication.
In this article, EMSAware discusses the background on research cardiac arrest literature and the contested role that epinephrine plays in resuscitation. This article focuses heavily on the UK-based PARAMEDIC2 trial.
In this article, we explore the complexities behind chronic kidney disease patients and the essentials that healthcare providers must know to provide adequate care, especially in the prehospital world.
This article is intended to provide information and comparison of different prehospital stroke scales and their various strengths/weaknesses. Covered scales include the FAST-ED, Cincinnati, NIHSS, and RACE stroke scales.