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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part I

EMS 12-Lead

The patient is re-assessed once secured in the ambulance. The paramedics begin CPR. CPR is performed with manual compressions as no mechanical CPR device is available. Two paramedics are in the rear of the ambulance managing resuscitation (another crew had arrived and provided support with a driver). Current 85mA.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

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.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part 2

EMS 12-Lead

In this call, paramedics arrived on scene to find a patient apneic and pulseless with CPR in progress by first responders (AED had an unknown unshockable rhythm). Patient had an unwitnessed cardiac arrest without bystander CPR performed. The crew transferred the patient to the ambulance and noticed weak radial pulses (BP unobtainable).

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Speed Bumps Bad

Peter Canning

I-TEAM: EMS union concerned speed bumps hurt patients. An EMS union in Cleveland was concerned enough about a municipal plan to add more speed bumps to the city streets that they went to the city council to let them know that speed bumps cause harm to patients in pain. Good for the EMS Union for bringing the issue up. *

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Cardiac Care Show – Episode 1: Mechanical CPR

ECG Medical Training

Cardiac Care Show – Episode #1: Mechanical CPR Hello, and welcome to the Cardiac Care Show. In today’s episode I’d like to talk about mechanical CPR, which is a frequent topic of conversation in the Resuscitation group on Facebook and the #FOAMed community on Twitter. So, mechanical CPR is a no-brainer, right?

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What Can You Do as an EMT?

Chicago EMT Training

Private ambulance companies Most private ambulance companies are always hiring. Positions at ambulance companies tend to be a little more flexible especially for those with other jobs or are in school. Duties include but are not limited to stocking, cleaning, transporting patients, performing EKGs, blood draws, and CPR.

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The Colorado Verdict

Peter Canning

The ambulance responded. They did CPR for a bit, and then loaded her onto a stretcher. The ambulance broke down in the driveway. Don’t hold the paramedics at fault just because the ambulance broke down. As a defense expert said, they don’t carry scales on an ambulance. The patient was in asystole.