Advanced Life Support ALS Paramedic 
High Performance EMS
AUGUST 9, 2024
The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. In fact, sending advanced life support (ALS) providers that are in short supply to one of these calls can leave citizens exposed when a critical request is received after that resource is committed.
Chicago EMT Training
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
We occasionally get an inquiry asking to become a paramedic. A quick breakdown on the differences between an EMT-B(asic) and an EMT-P(aramedic) Basic Life Support (BLS) vs Advanced Life Support (ALS) So there it is. In a more rural setting, you might see EMT-I or A for intermediate or advanced.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Date: December 6th , 2018 Reference: Perkins et al. Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Date: December 6th , 2018 Reference: Perkins et al. JAMA 2009, Hagihara et al.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
OCTOBER 24, 2020
Reference: Derkenne et al. Reference: Derkenne et al. After the paramedics take over, you wonder about the evidence for this seemingly miraculous intervention. Mobile Smartphone Technology Is Associated With Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Improvement: The First Year “Greater Paris Fire Brigade” Experience. AEM Oct 2020.
Paramedics Unlimited
APRIL 19, 2018
What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding. Paramedics provide pain management treatment in the field.
EMT Training Station
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
EMS encompasses various professionals such as EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and even emergency physicians, depending on the severity of the situation. This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists.
Irish College of Paramedics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Whilst we respect the opinion of other professions we feel it is important to provide an Irish perspective on behalf of members of the Irish College of Paramedics - Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Paramedics, and Advanced Paramedics (APs). 2000, Stiell et al. 2004, Jayaraman et al.
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