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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. It focuses on essential lifesaving skills, such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), controlling bleeding, and managing shock.

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The Science on Targeted Temperature Management

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7 TTM2 is generally interpreted as favoring normothermia for post-arrest care, but the question is whether this trial is broadly applicable to many countries with less developed community CPR involvement. Accessed March 26, 2024. degrees Celsius “is a reasonable and evidence-based approach.” N Engl J Med. 2013;369(23):2197-206.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

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A:Stab wound to the chest, CPR for 35 minutes B: Isolated significant head injury with blown right pupil, CPR for 10 minutes C: Avoid hypothermia D: Avoid acidosis E: Replace cryoprecipitate to target normal fibrinogen Answer 6 The correct answer is D. Available at: [link] Advanced Life Support Group.

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