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The 10 Most Common Reasons An Ambulance Is Called

Gold Cross Ambulance Service

No two calls for an ambulance are ever exactly the same. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at 10 of the most common reasons that people call for an ambulance. So while this isn’t a specific look into the reasons why people end up needing a Gold Cross ambulance, a lot of the data mirrors our own.

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Signs That Indicate You Could Be A Great Emergency Medical Technician

TIMER

In this blog, we will tell you some key signs that indicate you are a suitable candidate for the job of an EMT. They have to clean, maintain, and stock the ambulance and respond to 911 calls at anytime. What are those signs? Let’s find out. You Can Handle Tough Work Schedule When on duty, EMTs do not have much time to rest.

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How to Become a Better EMT in 24 Hours

Paramedic Training Spot

In situations like this, the patient’s vital signs will be taken in the back of the ambulance. ” A “code” for EMTs means the most severe medical emergency—a heart attack, with breathing and circulation compromised. Distinguish Between “Code” and a “Non-Code.”

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A man in his 30s with cardiac arrest and STE on the post-ROSC ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. CPR was initiated immediately. It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation.

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