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Recerts and New Protocols

Peter Canning

For all the fancy changes over the year, the bottom line has always been to provide good CPR compressions and timely defibrillation. AEMTs may administer epinephrine IV in cardiac arrest.* Pediatric defibrillation doses should be 2j/kg, 4j/kg. Speaking of protocol changes, Connecticut released its latest two year update.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

Recognizing the Difference Between EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) — that’s the leading certification agency in the U.S. 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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