ALS BLS Paramedic 
High Performance EMS
AUGUST 9, 2024
The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. In fact, sending advanced life support (ALS) providers that are in short supply to one of these calls can leave citizens exposed when a critical request is received after that resource is committed.
Chicago EMT Training
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
We occasionally get an inquiry asking to become a paramedic. 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. Most of the 911 calls are BLS rather than ALS.
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Paramedics Unlimited
APRIL 19, 2018
What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? 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. Paramedics provide pain management treatment in the field.
High Performance EMS
JUNE 12, 2023
This shortage has disproportionally impacted paramedics, as evidenced in the NAEMT survey results published in May of 2022. As more agencies move from exclusive ALS capabilities to tiered responses, there must also be a growing concern with ensuring the most appropriate resources are responding to each call.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
[display_podcast] Date: September 21st, 2018 Reference: Kawano et al. Annals of EM May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Andrew Merelman is a critical care paramedic and first year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. display_podcast] Date: September 21st, 2018 Reference: Kawano et al.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MARCH 11, 2023
Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al. Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al. He is a former New York City paramedic and this summer will be starting fellowship training in EMS medicine at UNM. Case: A paramedic crew responds to a 54-year-old male in cardiac arrest at a private residence.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
AUGUST 14, 2021
Date: August 12th, 2021 Reference: Daya et al. Circulation 2020 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter is a PA practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty member with the Tacoma Community College paramedic program. Date: August 12th, 2021 Reference: Daya et al. Reference: Daya et al.
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