The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 24, 2020

You abandon your coffee order and quickly head next-door, where you are able to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and direct a bystander to find the store’s automated external defibrillator (AED) while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive. SGEM#64 : Classic EM Papers (OPALS Study) * SGEM#136 : CPR – Man or Machine?

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between patient acuity and level of EMS care adjusting for rurality and insurance. Overall, there was a decreased odds of advanced life service use at low acuity EMS responses (OR=0.443, 95% CI=0.440-0.445). Discussion.

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. The post Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms appeared first on National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education.

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Unitek EMT

JANUARY 19, 2024

These professionals bridge the gap between standard emergency medical services and acute care, delivering advanced life support through critical interventions […] The post Critical Care EMT appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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Paramedics Unlimited

APRIL 19, 2018

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. In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care.

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REBEL EM

MARCH 13, 2023

Does the inclusion of patients pronounced dead on scene and the presence of a physician-based EMS organization affect the pooled mortality rate and survival with favorable neurologic outcomes for prehospital TCA? The search contained terms for (1) prehospital cardiac arrest or prehospital advanced life support, and (2) injuries and trauma.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Drawing from my extensive experience as an emergency medical technician, I’ll share some of the advanced techniques and tools we use to manage these complex injuries effectively. In cases of severe electrical burns, victims may require advanced life support, which includes securing the airway and providing assisted ventilation.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As an EMT, your primary focus is patient care and transportation to a hospital for more advanced medical attention. In contrast, Paramedics are trained to provide advanced life support care. Paramedic training might take up to two years, which is more time and money to invest.

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ESO

JANUARY 19, 2024

There are steps to take to work towards closing this gap, such as not prioritizing a set list of symptoms as “normal EKG” and recognizing atypical presentations across different patient populations. EMS services can proactively work to improve how they communicate within their communities.

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Irish College of Paramedics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Helicopter EMS in Cork: a paramedicine perspective. 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). Reproduced from Knox, S. Schneir, A.

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Handtevy

APRIL 10, 2019

Data from the AHA and the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines consistently report neurologic intact survival from pediatric cardiac arrest to be 3% for infants and 10% for children. On-scene EMS resuscitation. By Peter Antevy, MD. Bystander CPR, 2. Telephone CPR (T-CPR), and 3.

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 14, 2024

I recerted CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) late in December. EMS may transport children with behavioral emergencies aged 4 to 18 directly to urgent crisis centers, provided they meet criteria and the service has sponsor hospital approval.*

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

More specifically, you have three fundamental job responsibilities: Assessment and stabilization of the patient’s condition Basic life support Transportation In this post, we bring you up to speed on the different levels in emergency medicine and credentialing while explaining the basic education and skills required to become an EMT.

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NAEMSP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Panchal AR, Bartos JA, Cabañas JG, Donnino MW, Drennan IR, Hirsch KG, Kudenchuk PJ, Kurz MC, Lavonas EJ, Morley PT, O’Neil BJ, Peberdy MA, Rittenberger JC, Rodriguez AJ, Sawyer KN, Berg KM; Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support Writing Group. Ross EM, Mapp J, Kharod C, Wampler DA, Velasquez C, Miramontes DA.

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EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

By choosing a career in Tactical EMS, EMTs and paramedics can take their medical expertise to the front lines of law enforcement, ultimately helping to save lives and ensure the safety of both officers and civilians in some of the most challenging and high-risk scenarios.

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NAEMSP

APRIL 19, 2023

Part 3: Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Part 4: Pediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

8 The 2023 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines recommend the following formulas for ET tubes. 8 The 2023 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines recommend the following formulas for ET tubes. This increases the risk of the ET tube becoming obstructed or blocked by the vocal folds.

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High Performance EMS

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

.” There are several very quotable sections including, “The EMS staffing crisis highlights the need for reasonable, evidence-based and data driven system design and response changes to sustain these vital services while addressing the root causes of workforce shortages and economic challenges.

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