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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. Advanced Medical Capabilities EMS teams are equipped with advanced medical equipment, enabling them to handle a wide variety of emergencies.

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How to Become an EMT

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On the other hand, you could be called in to attend to the victim of a car accident or a shooting or a heart attack, drowning, mountaineering accident, or drug overdose. Advanced EMT: Advanced EMTs have higher level assessment skills and are permitted to administer about 20 different medications depending on their state license.

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ALS and BLS Medical Care: Which should I have at my event?

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In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care. Paramedics can also provide full cardiac monitoring and interpretation, including cardiac defibrillation, as well as advanced airway management, including endotracheal intubation and cricotomy.

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