Ambulance BLS EMS 
High Performance EMS
AUGUST 9, 2024
Dispatching the right unit to an EMS call was much simpler when all resources had the same capabilities and a response time was the primary measure of success. The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. It was a matter of determining which crew was available closest to the scene.
Chicago EMT Training
AUGUST 12, 2021
We got in touch with someone on campus that shared a passion for EMS, and he was the key to legitimizing the program through the Environmental Health and Safety Office. The EMS program even had an ambulance at one point. For a variety of reasons, the department got rid of the ambulance.
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NAEMSP
OCTOBER 9, 2024
However, a recent survey revealed that many patients with adrenal insufficiency are hesitant to give themselves their injections, and many Emergency Medicine and EMS Clinicians are unaware of the appropriate treatment for this condition. The responding BLS crew was unable to initiate adequate resuscitation, despite signs of shock. .”
High Performance EMS
JUNE 12, 2023
One of the more challenging issues that has become as endemic as the disease itself is the recruitment and retention of EMS professionals. With expected delays beyond that time limit, it may be acceptable to dispatch a BLS unit to begin care while still allowing the ALS resource to join the response from a longer distance.
EMT Training Station
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
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. Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities.
The Overrun
DECEMBER 13, 2021
We moved them onto the stretcher and brought them out to the ambulance so we could start CPR and using a BVM. But all of us in EMS will see this in their time as a clinician. I remember as we were bringing the patient out to the ambulance to do CPR, the family was standing in the doorway. Maybe some of you haven’t, yet.
High Performance EMS
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Figure 2 Sample data demonstrating ALS (green) and BLS (blue) call volume comparisons by hour-of-the-day and day-of-the-week. It is also common for ambulances to be busy longer than an hour in our post-pandemic world. Notice the similarity in daily patterns although total volume (represented by 90th percentile) is unique.
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