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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care. Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities.

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Telemedicine for Ambulance Crews Has a Future, Despite Fiasco of ET3

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from an article by Larry Beresford, originally published on EMS World on April 3rd, 2024. Every EMT or paramedic who works out in the field knows that a fair percentage, some might say the majority, of our patients, don’t actually need to go to the emergency room.”

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Mary E. Meeks Selected as the 2024 – 25 Recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship for Leadership Development

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has been named the 2024 – 25 recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship. Mary’s been a rock-solid part of CES for 10 years, starting as an EMT-B and working up to EMS District Chief,” said Chuck Kearns, CEO of Chatham Emergency Services. PLATTE CITY, MO — Mary E. We had more than 30 highly qualified nominations,” Stout said.

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Free 50 Question NREMT – Basic Practice Exam

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As an EMT veteran and EMT instructor, I can’t stress enough the importance of NREMT basic exam practice tests. In my experience, those who commit to practice tests don’t just pass; they excel in their EMT careers. 6 Created on January 18, 2024 By Michael Catrow 50 Question EMT Practice Exam Hit start when ready!

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The 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics Recommended by Veteran EMT

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Updated for 2024 A good pair of pants is essential in order for EMTs and Paramedics to perform at their best while on the job. During the course of their career, an EMT will go through a pair of pants about every year. Table of Contents Top 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedic Shortlist We know your time is valuable.

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Fake it 'Til You Make It… and other diseases you pretend to know

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Upon arrival at the scene, the patient’s mother greeted my EMT partner and I at the front door and escorted us to the living room, where the patient was found supine on the couch, being tended to by her father. My father, an emergency physician, gifted me a medical dictionary when I enrolled in EMT school. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol.

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The Top 5 Best Stethoscopes For EMTs and Paramedics in 2024

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Updated Jan 2024 Looking for the best stethoscope for an EMT or Paramedic can be a daunting task. Stethoscopes are one of the most important tools in an EMT or Paramedics arsenal. EMT-Basics will find that they use stethoscopes every day to not only listen to lung sounds but to check blood pressure.

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