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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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15 Life-Changing Reasons to Become an EMT: More Than Just a Job

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Imagine being the person who answers the call in the darkest hours – that’s what Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) do every day. We are going to look at 15 reasons why you should consider a career as an EMT. EMTs often say they feel a calling to help others. No two days are the same in this field.

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EMT Essentials: Mastering SAMPLE History and OPQRST Pain Assessment Techniques

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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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Protocol Change

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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. The first document had 170 detailed pages, including 51 medications.

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Wave 2024 Recap: Top 6 Key Topics in EMS & Fire Industries

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From April 2-5, the top fire services and EMS industry thought leaders and data analysts gathered at Wave 2024 to share what trends they’re forecasting for both fields and how they’re enacting change within their own organizations through the power of data-driven insights. It’s four days of thought leadership, networking, and learning.

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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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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.”