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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. This article aims to demystify these acronyms, shedding light on their unique roles within the healthcare system.

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Telemedicine for Ambulance Crews Has a Future, Despite Fiasco of ET3

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from an article by Larry Beresford, originally published on EMS World on April 3rd, 2024. Check out the full article here. Is it safe for this patient to go to urgent care? Can they get a prescription written for a new medicine or refill an existing prescription?

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations. As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns.

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The Top 5 Best Stethoscopes For EMTs and Paramedics in 2024

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Updated Jan 2024 Looking for the best stethoscope for an EMT or Paramedic can be a daunting task. Stethoscopes are one of the most important tools in an EMT or Paramedics arsenal. EMT-Basics will find that they use stethoscopes every day to not only listen to lung sounds but to check blood pressure.

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The 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics Recommended by Veteran EMT

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Updated for 2024 A good pair of pants is essential in order for EMTs and Paramedics to perform at their best while on the job. During the course of their career, an EMT will go through a pair of pants about every year. Table of Contents Top 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedic Shortlist We know your time is valuable.

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Top 10 Best EMT Knives and Rescue Tools

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A proper EMT knife is much more than a blade with a star of life on it. A proper EMT knife is also a rescue tool. This article has put together a list of such items. When selecting a proper tool an EMT or Paramedic, even a Medical First Responder, should think about what sort of job they do.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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Learning how to become an EMT in New Jersey, or an Emergency Medical Technician to be specific, is not an overnight accomplishment. Not only are you training to be a Garden State EMT, you are studying to become Nationally Registered, which is a relatively new requirement for the state.

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