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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care.

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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. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Richard Hamilton (@RJHamiltonMD) is Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. display_podcast] Date: May 19th, 2017 Reference: Willman et al. Reference: Willman et al. Clinical Toxicology 2017.

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SGEM#241: Wake Me Up Before You Go, Go – Using the HOUR Rule

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. Naloxone is the specific treatment for opioid overdoses and is becoming widely available to first responders of all sorts (Police, Fire, First Aiders, lay people and EMS). Reference: Clemency et al.

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How to Become a Tactical EMT: Uncover the Path to High-Intensity Emergency Care

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Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) presents an exciting and challenging career path for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics looking to apply their skills and expertise in high-risk law enforcement environments.

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EMS Burnout and Mental Health

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A study was performed evaluating the relationship between burnout and job-related demands/resources among emergency medical services (EMS) professionals (Crowe, 2020). Campos et al) Facing highly stressful and critical situations is one of the core risk factors for EMS. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. Ernest, E.

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