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Protocol Change

Peter Canning

In 2016, the state of Connecticut unified all EMS services with statewide protocols , which adopted a format of each protocol starting at the EMT level and then moving up to paramedic. The 2024 document is 237 pages including 56 medications. We dont give solumedrol for allergic reactions anymore.

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EMT Essentials: Mastering SAMPLE History and OPQRST Pain Assessment Techniques

EMT Training Station

In the fast-paced and critical world of emergency medical services, EMTs are often the first healthcare professionals to interact with patients in distress. This is where the SAMPLE history and OPQRST pain assessment come into play, serving as essential tools in an EMT’s diagnostic arsenal.

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