Our bread & butter

At EM Aware, our bread and butter is providing the latest research, talking points, and information for both EMS/EM providers and the public alike. Knowledge breeds understanding and competency.

Check below to see a snapshot of articles - for both sides.

Articles for Clinicians

Clinical Content

Nursing, Pharmacology, Critical Care, Vasopressors, Sedation

Essential Critical Care Medications, Vasopressors, Sedatives: A Review

Nursing, Pharmacology, Critical Care, Vasopressors, Sedation

In this article, we discuss the common critical care medications, namely sedative and vasopressor drips, in use in the ICU and emergency department. This is geared towards new grad nurses, paramedics, and clinicians of all levels.

Nursing, Pharmacology, Critical Care, Vasopressors, Sedation

For EMS Providers, CHF, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiac, Critical Care, Respiratory

Nitroglycerin Drips & CHF Management

For EMS Providers, CHF, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiac, Critical Care, Respiratory

For EMS Providers, Hypothermia, Critical Care, Resuscitation, Environmental Emergencies

Hypothermia Basics for the Emergency Medicine Clinician

For EMS Providers, Hypothermia, Critical Care, Resuscitation, Environmental Emergencies

In this article, we discuss the essential cornerstones of prehospital care of the hypothermic patient. We also explore in-hospital therapies and review special circumstances such as hypothermic cardiac arrest, submersion injury and drowning, and EKG changes in hypothermia.

For EMS Providers, Hypothermia, Critical Care, Resuscitation, Environmental Emergencies

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, RSI, Intubation, Airway, ACLS

All About RSI: A Primer

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, RSI, Intubation, Airway, ACLS

In this article, we discuss the basics of rapid sequence intubation and the EMS providers’ role in the process. We discuss the pathophysiology, medications involved, and basic principles of RSI.

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, RSI, Intubation, Airway, ACLS

For EMS Providers

Alcohol Withdrawal, Psychiatric

Alcohol Withdrawal Patho Basics

For EMS Providers

Alcohol Withdrawal, Psychiatric

In this article, we discuss the basic pathophysiology and clinical pearls of alcohol withdrawal management, including CIWA scores and benzodiazepine use as it pertains to the ER nurse or EMS provider.

For EMS Providers

Alcohol Withdrawal, Psychiatric

For EMS Providers

LGBTQ Issues, Transgenderism, Social Issues, Pharmacology

Basics of Transgender Patient Care

For EMS Providers

LGBTQ Issues, Transgenderism, Social Issues, Pharmacology

In this article, we discuss the basics of transgender gender- affirming care, important clinical pearls for EMS providers, and best practices to approach transgender patients.

For EMS Providers

LGBTQ Issues, Transgenderism, Social Issues, Pharmacology

Clinical Pearls of Prehospital Agitation Management

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Antipsychotics, Mental Health, Psychiatric, Medications, Medication Review

Mental Health Meds & EMS: A Refresher

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Antipsychotics, Mental Health, Psychiatric, Medications, Medication Review

In this article, we discuss the most common mental health medication classes, considerations for EMS providers, and major life threats such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Antipsychotics, Mental Health, Psychiatric, Medications, Medication Review

For EMS Providers, Cocaine, Substance Abuse Disorder, Polypharmacy, Hypertension, Cardiac

Prehospital Cocaine Toxicity: An Overview

For EMS Providers, Cocaine, Substance Abuse Disorder, Polypharmacy, Hypertension, Cardiac

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.

For EMS Providers, Cocaine, Substance Abuse Disorder, Polypharmacy, Hypertension, Cardiac

For EMS Providers, Testicular Torsion, GU Emergencies

Prehospital Emergencies: Testicular Torsion

For EMS Providers, Testicular Torsion, GU Emergencies

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.

For EMS Providers, Testicular Torsion, GU Emergencies

Diabetes & Hypoglycemia: Behind the Scenes

For EMS Providers, Diabetes

For EMS Providers, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes, Assessment

Diabetes & Hypoglycemia: Behind the Scenes

For EMS Providers, Diabetes

For EMS Providers, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes, Assessment

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.

For EMS Providers, Diabetes

For EMS Providers, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes, Assessment

For EMS Providers, Cardiology

For EMS Providers, EKGs, Cardiac, Acute coronary syndrome

EKGs and What They Mean

For EMS Providers, Cardiology

For EMS Providers, EKGs, Cardiac, Acute coronary syndrome

This article is a long-form, easily accessible way to explore different EKG patterns and their pathophysiology. Last updated 6/16/2023.

For EMS Providers, Cardiology

For EMS Providers, EKGs, Cardiac, Acute coronary syndrome

Increased Intracranial Pressure: The Basics

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Intracranial Pressure, Trauma, Assessment, Education

Increased Intracranial Pressure: The Basics

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Intracranial Pressure, Trauma, Assessment, Education

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.

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Intracranial Pressure, Trauma, Assessment, Education

All About Magnesium Sulfate

In this article, we address the indications, pathophysiology, common uses, and other clinical pearls about magnesium sulfate as an EMS medication.

For EMS Providers, Cardiac, Resuscitation, Acute coronary syndrome, ACLS

Epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest: Outdated?

For EMS Providers, Cardiac, Resuscitation, Acute coronary syndrome, ACLS

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.

For EMS Providers, Cardiac, Resuscitation, Acute coronary syndrome, ACLS

For EMS Providers

Kidney Disease & The EMS Provider: The Basics

For EMS Providers

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.

For EMS Providers

The Rundown on Different Stroke Scales

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.

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Continuing Education, Sepsis, Assessment

Enhancing Assessment: Sepsis

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Continuing Education, Sepsis, Assessment

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Continuing Education, Sepsis, Assessment

Potassium & The Heart: Hypo/Hyperkalemia

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Clinical Pearls, Cardiac, EKGs

Potassium & The Heart: Hypo/Hyperkalemia

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Clinical Pearls, Cardiac, EKGs

In this article, we review the pathophysiology, findings, and treatment options available for potassium electrolyte imbalances - including hyperkalemia and hypokalemia.

For EMS Providers

For EMS Providers, Clinical Pearls, Cardiac, EKGs

For EMS Providers

Education, Medication Review, ALS, BLS, For EMS Providers

Medication Review: Statin Class

For EMS Providers

Education, Medication Review, ALS, BLS, For EMS Providers

In this article, we discuss hypercholesterolemia, the mechanism of action of statin class drugs, populations that are most commonly described statin drugs, and considerations for healthcare providers when treating patients taking statin drugs.

For EMS Providers

Education, Medication Review, ALS, BLS, For EMS Providers

Medication Review: All About Epinephrine

For EMS Providers, Medication Review

Epinephrine, Medications, Medication Review, ACLS, AHA

Medication Review: All About Epinephrine

For EMS Providers, Medication Review

Epinephrine, Medications, Medication Review, ACLS, AHA

In this article, we review the pharmacology and pathophysiology behind Epinephrine, proper use of it, and the BLS and ALS applications for it in the field.

Image courtesy of Allergic Living.

For EMS Providers, Medication Review

Epinephrine, Medications, Medication Review, ACLS, AHA

Atypical MI Symptoms & Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Review

For EMS Providers

Cardiac, STEMI, NSTEMI, ACLS, Acute coronary syndrome, EKGs

Atypical MI Symptoms & Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Review

For EMS Providers

Cardiac, STEMI, NSTEMI, ACLS, Acute coronary syndrome, EKGs

In this article, we review STEMI and NSTEMI, classic AMI symptoms, and work on differentiating the possibility for AMI with atypical patient populations/presentations. This is about acute coronary syndromes.

Photo courtesy of Verywell Health.

For EMS Providers

Cardiac, STEMI, NSTEMI, ACLS, Acute coronary syndrome, EKGs

Prehospital ultrasound: making our differentials more exact

Exploring the emergence of prehospital ultrasound.

Articles for The Public

Articles for the Public

Apr 29, 2022

For the Public, Insurance, Reimbursement, Scope of Practice, Public Education

Breaking down EMS Reimbursement

Apr 29, 2022

For the Public, Insurance, Reimbursement, Scope of Practice, Public Education

In this article, we explore the issues plaguing EMS billing and federal ambulance transport reimbursement schedules.

Apr 29, 2022

For the Public, Insurance, Reimbursement, Scope of Practice, Public Education

Apr 1, 2022

For the Public, Stop The Bleed, Public Education

Get Involved: Stop the Bleed

Apr 1, 2022

For the Public, Stop The Bleed, Public Education

In this article, we discuss the Stop the Bleed initiative and its potential impact on reducing trauma deaths in the United States. Stop The Bleed interventions train the bystander to apply pressure to wounds, recognize dangerous bleeds, and apply tourniquets.

Apr 1, 2022

For the Public, Stop The Bleed, Public Education

I just called 911. What should I know before EMS arrives?

Mar 1, 2022

For the Public

I just called 911. What should I know before EMS arrives?

Mar 1, 2022

For the Public

In this article, we discuss the importance of remaining calm during emergencies and provide some tips for helping make emergency calls go smoothly as a bystander.

Mar 1, 2022

For the Public

Jan 15, 2022

Exploring Health Literacy: Improving Patient Outcomes & Reducing Resources

Jan 15, 2022

In this article, we explore patients with chronic health conditions, the importance of health literacy and community paramedicine programs, and the broader impact that better communication between healthcare entities can have for patient outcomes.

Jan 15, 2022