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The Guidelines Graveyard: What gets chosen, what gets buried?

Handtevy

On November 14, 2024, ILCOR released their latest recommendations for adult and pediatric basic and advanced life support. Some of you may remember my concerns with the 2020 update, particularly the recommendation to increase the pediatric ventilation rate from 10 breaths per minute to 2030 breaths per minute.

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How To Become a Paramedic in Massachusetts

Paramedic Training Spot

Your career will begin with obtaining a certification in basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is, which is typically offered through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. The CPR course typically takes 4 to 8 hours to complete. per hour in 2020.