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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

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For decades, only one major organization—the American Heart Association (AHA)—provided standardized training and certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel.

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Systemic Steroids: An ED Focused Overview

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Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; July 26, 2022. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; October 17, 2022. Steroids: pharmacology, complications, and practice delivery issues. 2014;14(2):203-207. 3) Hodgens A, Sharman T. Corticosteroids. In: StatPearls. 4) Zennaro MC, Fernandes-Rosa F. J Endocrinol. Circulation.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures. Advanced Prehospital Interventions: Techniques and Tools for Emergency Care Dealing with electrical burns in a prehospital setting involves more than basic first aid; it often requires advanced interventions.

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