Regular medical and recreational use of cannabis is on the rise among all age groups. In most cases this is associated with few side effects, but some regular users experience a wildly paradoxical re-action. While cannabis will normally suppress nausea and pain and...
Putting drugs aside, the behavior of some patients can be odd and unsettling. Figuring out why is our job to assure the best possible care for the patient and most importantly, responder safety! Come see what behavioral disorders are most common and learn some...
Often, we treat patients with infections like flu, pneumonia, COVID-19, or UTIs. We know that some of these conditions were brought on by other people with the condition. Also, we often find patients with pleuritic chest pain that we attribute to non-cardiac causes....
“Toxic alcohols” … Why would someone ever consume them? Typically, these substances are used for two reasons: suicide/homicide or inebriation. They are more readily available than ethanol and are usually cheaper, thus, are sometimes a viable option for the patient...
A review of current events demonstrates a trend towards the criminalization of medicine in all areas, and EMS is not immune from this change. Recent high-profile cases have resulted in charges towards healthcare and EMS providers for activities that have never...
