EMS Case Studies

Understanding pathophysiology transforms guesswork into informed, patient-centered decision-making.

Signs, symptoms and EMS management of five types of heat emergencies.

Case Study: A three-year-old male is found floating face down in a swimming pool.

Polypharmacy, defined as the concurrent use of multiple medications, poses significant risks for the elderly. With physiological changes affecting drug metabolism, seniors are more susceptible to adverse effects, drug interactions, and cognitive impairment. This article explores the complexities of managing medications in older adults, emphasizing the critical need for careful monitoring and communication among healthcare providers.

Test your understanding of TBI in this case study of a 28 year old male biker without a helmet.

As opioids, prescription and illicit, are currently the leading cause of drug overdose deaths it is very likely EMS personnel will encounter a patient suffering from an opioid overdose sometime during their career. What should you look for, how do you manage the overdose and what is the best way to administer Naloxone?

You respond to a local store for a 24-year-old male having a seizure. The patient presents lying on the floor supine and convulsing.

Because a child’s lower airway anatomy is proportionally smaller than an adult's, it is easily compromised from a lesser degree of swelling and constriction.

Take a look at three of the most likely OB crises using three case studies and discuss what a prepared EMS team can do.