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SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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Reference: Snyder BD, Van Dyke MR, Walker RG, et al. Chris Root is an EMS fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health […] The post SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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This equipment ranges from basic first aid supplies to sophisticated devices like defibrillators, oxygen therapy units, and advanced airway management tools. EMTs are often the first responders to an emergency, providing essential life-saving measures and stabilizing patients before they are transported to hospitals.

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

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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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