EMS Articles

Basic EMT Trauma Assessment Scenarios: Gearing Up for Certification
by logrx-admin | Dec 16, 2024 | EMS, Fire
If you're considering a career as an EMT, you likely know that there's an EMT certification requirement. Should you take your career to the next level and become a paramedic, there's additional licens...
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EMS Rig Checks: Best Practices for Rig Checks
by logrx-admin | Feb 7, 2023 | EMS
In EMS, rig checks are one of the most crucial practices for the safety of your patients and your team. At the beginning of the shift, your crew must go through their truck and perform...
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Connecting Community and EMS: 7 EMS Community Outreach Ideas
by logrx-admin | Feb 6, 2025 | EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement
EMS professionals are much more than just "first responders"-they are an integral part of the community where they serve. Those community connections are vital for building public trust, improving EMS...
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DEA Narcotic Tracking Requirements
by logrx-admin | Apr 4, 2023 | EMS, Fire
No matter what industry you work in-EMS, veterinary, wildlife, or another medical field-you likely know that there are DEA narcotic tracking requirements. There are also state and even...
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EMS Inventory Management: 7 Best Practices for Keeping Track of Supplies
by logrx-admin | Jul 1, 2022 | EMS, Fire
Your team gets a call for anaphylaxis, and they jump in their unit to head out. They arrive on the scene and reach for the Benadryl, only to find out it wasn't replenished on the last ...
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EMT Off-Duty Response: What You Should Carry Everywhere
by logrx-admin | Dec 30, 2024 | EMS
Maybe you're driving down the street and see an accident, or you're out for the day, and an announcement comes over a loudspeaker, "Does anyone have medical training?" If you're an EMT or Paramedic, y...
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Saving Lives and Staying Strong: EMT/Paramedic Physical Requirements and Fitness Tips
by logrx-admin | Nov 7, 2024 | EMS, Fire
There's an assumption that EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and paramedics are all in great shape because of the physical requirements of being a first responder. But stress, acces...
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Exploring the Inside of an Ambulance: Orienting New EMTs and Paramedics
by logrx-admin | Aug 4, 2023 | EMS, Fire
So, you're bringing on a new team member. It's crucial to orient new EMTs and Paramedics to everything on the unit. It's helpful to go through all the different components and ensure t...
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Exploring the Most-Used EMT Medications
by logrx-admin | Jan 9, 2024 | EMS
When your unit is called to an emergency, it's important to have your complete inventory stocked, but you'll want to be sure you have plenty of the most-used EMS medications on hand. C...
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Homeless Addiction Treatment with Buprenorphine/Naloxone: A First Responder Perspective
by logrx-admin | Feb 1, 2024 | EMS
In the realm of firefighting, where we brave the flames to save lives, a new battlefront has emerged – the intersection of homelessness and addiction. As firefighter/pa...
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Narcotics Management is a Team Effort: 5 Ways to Get Your Crew to Embrace New Technology
by logrx-admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Veterinary, Wildlife
It's a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances,...
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Narcotic Tracking Under Pressure: 4 Tips for Maintaining Calm as a Paramedic
by logrx-admin | Sep 11, 2023 | EMS, Fire
When the pressure is on in an emergency, you rely on your training and muscle memory to guide you through the proper steps. Controlled substance tracking, maintaining inventory, and ot...
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Navigating The Modern Recruitment Maze: Overcoming Challenges in Hiring Paramedics
by logrx-admin | Apr 2, 2024 | EMS
One of the biggest hurdles in today's healthcare landscape is recruitment. With the ever-changing demands of ambulance services and fire departments, this challenge ext...
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Navigating the New Virginia Narcotics Tracking Legislation
by logrx-admin | Dec 4, 2024 | EMS
If you live in Virginia or any of the DMV areas, you've likely heard information about the new Virginia narcotics tracking legislation. You might be wondering how it will impact your EMS unit and team...
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Navigating the Numbers: EMT/Paramedic Salary
by logrx-admin | Oct 24, 2024 | EMS
Whether you want to help people, enjoy a fast pace, or have a talent for keeping a cool head, you might be thinking of a career in Emergency Medicine. Becoming an EMT or paramedic is a...
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Preparing for a Successful EMS Audit
by logrx-admin | May 8, 2023 | EMS
So, you're trying to prepare your EMS agency for an audit. Depending on the type of audit, it can evoke some worry. Audits come in many varieties, but any time an authority assesses yo...
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Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability
by logrx-admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distributi...
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Prioritizing the Most Critical: Steps in Effective EMS Triage
by logrx-admin | Aug 7, 2024 | EMS
When you arrive at the scene of any emergency with multiple victims, you likely know that the first step is triage-assess who needs the most urgent, immediate care (not necessarily the...
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Projecting Professionalism: Why EMS Uniforms Matter
by logrx-admin | Jan 16, 2025 | EMS
One of the most essential parts of the EMS gear isn't inside your ambulance-it's what you wear on your body when you're on duty. Now, not everyone loves uniforms, and some uniforms don't always put co...
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Protect Your Narcotic Lockbox with the Right Tracking
by logrx-admin | Jul 4, 2023 | EMS
The DEA requires secure storage for all controlled substances to protect against misuse and diversion. For most EMS providers, this means a narcotic lockbox on each rig and in the stat...
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Protecting Yourself from the Flames: How to Beat EMS Burnout
by logrx-admin | Jul 9, 2024 | EMS
Burnout amongst EMS providers is a harsh reality. Even if you don't feel it all the time, there are points when the stress can become overwhelming. The risk of burnout is high, and str...
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7 Reasons Clinic Narcotic Tracking Software is a Crucial Investment
by logrx-admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
If you're running a medical clinic or even a veterinary clinic, you may assume you don't need to invest in narcotic tracking software. Perhaps your organization is very small, or you o...
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10 Signs of Paramedic PTSD
by logrx-admin | Oct 12, 2023 | EMS, Fire
According to paramedic PTSD statistics, first responders have a much higher rate of traumatic stress than the general population. We all know that burnout can happen, especially in our...
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Tracking Narcotics on Paper: A Big Problem in EMS
by logrx-admin | Jul 1, 2022 | EMS, Fire
Your team is treating a critical patient en route to the hospital-scribbling notes on a clipboard or even on a piece of tape on their leg. They must remember everything about the event...
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US vs UK EMS: Differences and Similarities in Emergency Response
by logrx-admin | Oct 18, 2023 | EMS
In the United States, we're used to our standards of providing emergency medical services. So, it's eye-opening when an American first responder goes abroad and does a ride-along with ...
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What You Need to Know About the DEA's Drug Schedule
by logrx-admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term "scheduled" a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part ...
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Basic EMT Trauma Assessment Scenarios: Gearing Up for Certification
by logrx-admin | Dec 16, 2024 | EMS, Fire
If you're considering a career as an EMT, you likely know that there's an EMT certification requirement. Should you take your career to the next level and become a paramedic, there's additional licens...
read more
Connecting Community and EMS: 7 EMS Community Outreach Ideas
by logrx-admin | Feb 6, 2025 | EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement
EMS professionals are much more than just "first responders"-they are an integral part of the community where they serve. Those community connections are vital for building public trust, improving EMS...
read more
DEA Narcotic Tracking Requirements
by logrx-admin | Apr 4, 2023 | EMS, Fire
No matter what industry you work in-EMS, veterinary, wildlife, or another medical field-you likely know that there are DEA narcotic tracking requirements. There are also state and even...
read more
EMS Inventory Management: 7 Best Practices for Keeping Track of Supplies
by logrx-admin | Jul 1, 2022 | EMS, Fire
Your team gets a call for anaphylaxis, and they jump in their unit to head out. They arrive on the scene and reach for the Benadryl, only to find out it wasn't replenished on the last ...
read more
Saving Lives and Staying Strong: EMT/Paramedic Physical Requirements and Fitness Tips
by logrx-admin | Nov 7, 2024 | EMS, Fire
There's an assumption that EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and paramedics are all in great shape because of the physical requirements of being a first responder. But stress, acces...
read more
Exploring the Inside of an Ambulance: Orienting New EMTs and Paramedics
by logrx-admin | Aug 4, 2023 | EMS, Fire
So, you're bringing on a new team member. It's crucial to orient new EMTs and Paramedics to everything on the unit. It's helpful to go through all the different components and ensure t...
read more
Narcotics Management is a Team Effort: 5 Ways to Get Your Crew to Embrace New Technology
by logrx-admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Veterinary, Wildlife
It's a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances,...
read more
Narcotic Tracking Under Pressure: 4 Tips for Maintaining Calm as a Paramedic
by logrx-admin | Sep 11, 2023 | EMS, Fire
When the pressure is on in an emergency, you rely on your training and muscle memory to guide you through the proper steps. Controlled substance tracking, maintaining inventory, and ot...
read more
Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability
by logrx-admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distributi...
read more
7 Reasons Clinic Narcotic Tracking Software is a Crucial Investment
by logrx-admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
If you're running a medical clinic or even a veterinary clinic, you may assume you don't need to invest in narcotic tracking software. Perhaps your organization is very small, or you o...
read more
10 Signs of Paramedic PTSD
by logrx-admin | Oct 12, 2023 | EMS, Fire
According to paramedic PTSD statistics, first responders have a much higher rate of traumatic stress than the general population. We all know that burnout can happen, especially in our...
read more
Tracking Narcotics on Paper: A Big Problem in EMS
by logrx-admin | Jul 1, 2022 | EMS, Fire
Your team is treating a critical patient en route to the hospital-scribbling notes on a clipboard or even on a piece of tape on their leg. They must remember everything about the event...
read more
What You Need to Know About the DEA's Drug Schedule
by logrx-admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term "scheduled" a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part ...
read moreMilitary Articles

Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability
by logrx-admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distributi...
read more
7 Reasons Clinic Narcotic Tracking Software is a Crucial Investment
by logrx-admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
If you're running a medical clinic or even a veterinary clinic, you may assume you don't need to invest in narcotic tracking software. Perhaps your organization is very small, or you o...
read more
What You Need to Know About the DEA's Drug Schedule
by logrx-admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term "scheduled" a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part ...
read moreWildlife Articles

LogRx Presents an Ideal Drug Tracking Solution for Wildlife Professionals
by logrx-admin | Nov 4, 2022 | Wildlife
For wildlife professionals, drug tracking is often time-consuming and even inaccurate, especially when it comes to immobilizing drugs, combinations like BAM, and scheduled drugs like K...
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Narcotics Management is a Team Effort: 5 Ways to Get Your Crew to Embrace New Technology
by logrx-admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Veterinary, Wildlife
It's a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances,...
read more
Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability
by logrx-admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distributi...
read more
7 Reasons Clinic Narcotic Tracking Software is a Crucial Investment
by logrx-admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
If you're running a medical clinic or even a veterinary clinic, you may assume you don't need to invest in narcotic tracking software. Perhaps your organization is very small, or you o...
read more
What You Need to Know About the DEA's Drug Schedule
by logrx-admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term "scheduled" a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part ...
read moreVeterinary Articles

Narcotics Management is a Team Effort: 5 Ways to Get Your Crew to Embrace New Technology
by logrx-admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Veterinary, Wildlife
It's a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances,...
read more
Narcotics Tracking in Veterinary Medicine: Protect Your Practice
by logrx-admin | Jul 1, 2022 | Veterinary
There's a need for inventory and prescription drug monitoring in every practice, medical, veterinary, or otherwise. Regulations and rules surrounding narcotics tracking in veterinary m...
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Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability
by logrx-admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distributi...
read more
7 Reasons Clinic Narcotic Tracking Software is a Crucial Investment
by logrx-admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
If you're running a medical clinic or even a veterinary clinic, you may assume you don't need to invest in narcotic tracking software. Perhaps your organization is very small, or you o...
read more
Are You Still Using Controlled Drug Log Sheets in Your Veterinary Practice?
by logrx-admin | Mar 13, 2023 | Veterinary
If you handle narcotics and other restricted schedule drugs in your veterinary practice, you know the importance of keeping controlled drug log sheets. While these sheets are often inc...
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What You Need to Know About the DEA's Drug Schedule
by logrx-admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term "scheduled" a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part ...
read moreLaw Enforcement Articles

Connecting Community and EMS: 7 EMS Community Outreach Ideas
by logrx-admin | Feb 6, 2025 | EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement
EMS professionals are much more than just "first responders"-they are an integral part of the community where they serve. Those community connections are vital for building public trust, improving EMS...
read more
Narcotics Management is a Team Effort: 5 Ways to Get Your Crew to Embrace New Technology
by logrx-admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Veterinary, Wildlife
It's a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances,...
read more
Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability
by logrx-admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distributi...
read more
7 Reasons Clinic Narcotic Tracking Software is a Crucial Investment
by logrx-admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
If you're running a medical clinic or even a veterinary clinic, you may assume you don't need to invest in narcotic tracking software. Perhaps your organization is very small, or you o...
read more
What You Need to Know About the DEA's Drug Schedule
by logrx-admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term "scheduled" a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part ...
read moreAir Transport Articles

Narcotics Management is a Team Effort: 5 Ways to Get Your Crew to Embrace New Technology
by logrx-admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Veterinary, Wildlife
It's a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances,...
read more
Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability
by logrx-admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distributi...
read more
7 Reasons Clinic Narcotic Tracking Software is a Crucial Investment
by logrx-admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife
If you're running a medical clinic or even a veterinary clinic, you may assume you don't need to invest in narcotic tracking software. Perhaps your organization is very small, or you o...
read more
What You Need to Know About the DEA's Drug Schedule
by logrx-admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Air Transport, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterinary, Wildlife