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"I Need a Medic!"

Chicago EMT Training

It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first responders! 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. A good paramedic is a good basic first.

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SGEM#179: Chase the Dragon and Naloxone

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

[display_podcast] Date: May 19th, 2017 Reference: Willman et al. He is also the host of EMToxCast and gave a talk at the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine Annual Retreat […] The post SGEM#179: Chase the Dragon and Naloxone first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Reference: Willman et al.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

EMTs are often the first responders to an emergency, providing essential life-saving measures and stabilizing patients before they are transported to hospitals. I am passionate about teaching future first responders, and I created this site specifically to assist anyone interested in pursuing a career in EMS.

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

NCOAE

And whether you’re an EMS, medical professional, or wilderness first responder (WFR), these terms are most often employed when these professionals find themselves managing a medical emergency.

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