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Defining Appropriate Responses in a Tiered System

High Performance EMS

Even that, however, was a step beyond the simpler model of a predetermined “ run card ” that often lacked any automated vehicle location (AVL) information at all. The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities.

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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. Dont forget: the guidelines are there to GUIDE us, but our informed judgment as EMS professionals must light the way forward. Lets not allow good research to go to waste.

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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of ALS/ BLS Care in Low Acuity 9-1-1 Response by Geography and Insurance Status Utilizing the 2019 NEMSIS Dataset

International Journal of Paramedicine

Data were obtained from the National Emergency Services Information System (NEMSIS) database for 2019. EMS responses (n = 4,375,568) were analyzed comparing patient acuity and CMS Service level, Advanced Life Support (ALS) vs Basic Life Support (BLS), to assess for associations in acuity and CMS Service level using logistic regression.

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Reference ranges of paediatric heart rate and respiratory rate

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) are THE major vital signs used in Advanced Paediatric Life Support ( APLS) guidance , sepsis guidelines , and Paediatric Early Warning Scores (e.g., Paediatric advanced life support Guidelines [Internet]. Available from: [link] Clinical Information [Internet].

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

This rapport can also provide valuable information about the incident, aiding in our assessment and treatment decisions. 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.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Crewing Models: There are varying models of pre-hospital care ranging from paramedic provision of care through the mix of First Aid (Tanigawa and Tanaka 2006) Basic Life Support (BLS), immediate care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and the many associated specialist paramedicine grades. References Eckstein, M.,

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A 20-something woman with cardiac arrest.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

I sent the top ECG to Dr Smith with no information and without the baseline ECG. Cardiac arrest was called and advanced life support was undertaken for this patient. Is this an inferior OMI with reciprocal T wave inversion i aVL? The chest pain quickly subsided. His response was: "I would not call it OMI.