CE Articles

Misconceptions about causes, prevention, and effective management strategies for back pain are common, and Internet resources, even from reputable organizations, often provide inaccurate information.
CE Article: Back Pain in EMS, Part 1
Michael W. Supples, MD, NRP, and Austin N. Baraki, MD, March 27, 2021
Why everything you think you know might be wrong.
Employing the Canadian C-Spine Rule in the awake and cooperative patient can help minimize unnecessary immobilization.
CE Article: Prehospital Use of Cervical Collars
Evan Conner, MD, and Hawnwan Philip Moy, MD, February 28, 2020
Much like backboards, the evidence is mounting against their frequent use.
A full-thickness burn, its treatment and best practices are detailed here.
CE Article: Thermal Burn Injury—Part 1
Randy D. Kearns, DHA, MSA, FACHE, FRSPH, CEM; Christopher K. Craig, DMSc, MMS, PA-C; Michael W. Hubble, PhD, MBA, NRP, et al., February 01, 2020
A review of burn care training suggestions for EMTs and paramedics.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, suicide is a public health crisis in the U.S., with an estimated 40,000 Americans committing suicide annually.
CE Article: The EMS Suicide Threat
Al Lulla, MD, MS; LinLin Tian, MD, PhD; Hawnwan Philip Moy, MD; Kristen Mueller, MD; and Bridgette Svancarek, MD, February 01, 2020
New research finds alarmingly high rates of ideation and risk.
For many patients dying at home is preferable to the cold, sterile environment of a hospital. (Photo: Justin Taylor/Wikimedia Commons)
CE Article: Terminal Extubation—The Role of EMS
Danielle Scheafer, DO; Renoj Varughese, MD; Michael Dailey, MD, FACEP; and Brian Clemency, DO, FACEP, September 01, 2019
With preparation, we can help some patients die peacefully at home.
Secure the endotracheal tube using a commercial device that is easy to apply and maintain. (Photo: Rebecca Heigel) 
CE Article: Unplanned Extubation—An Underrecognized Complication
Scott Bourn, PhD, RN, FACHE, January 25, 2019
Unplanned extubation is common, costly, and dangerous but largely preventable.
CE Article: Spinal Cord Injury and Neurogenic Shock
Alexander Ordoobadi, August 29, 2018
Recognize and treat shock in SCI patients before it causes further damage.
CE Article: The ABCs of LGBT: Creating a Positive Space in the Ambulance
Michael Kruse, BSc, EMT-P, and Blair Bigham, MD, MSc, ACPf, August 01, 2018
What should you know to provide the best care for these vulnerable populations?
CE Article: Ketamine and Drug-Assisted Intubation
Caitlin Fuqua McDowell, MD; and Hawnwan Philip Moy, MD, February 01, 2018
New evidence suggests it doesn’t increase ICP and is safe for patients with TBI.
CE Article: Decreased LOC: An Approach To Common Causes
Blair Bigham, MD, MSc, EMT-P, January 02, 2018
Many patients present as unconscious or confused, and the cause is often overlooked.
Figure 1: A graphical representation of IPAP, EPAP and pressure support.
CE Article: BiPAP Essentials for Prehospital Providers
Dustin Britt, AAS, RRT-ACCS, CPFT, NRP, FP-C, July 10, 2017
Utilizing bilevel positive airway pressure in the management of pulmonary emergencies.
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