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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

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EMTs are not just “ambulance drivers,” although that’s certainly a critical part of their occupation. For EMTs and patients, an ambulance is more than transportation to the hospital. How to stop bleeding, perform CPR, and assist breathing. Many EMTs work on a 911 emergency response ambulance. Where Else do EMTs Work?

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REBEL Cast Ep113: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

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In fact, 4000 paramedics in total were not only trained in the study protocol but also given a rigorous evaluation of their ability to perform CPR. On the topic of EMS and similar to the pilot study, there was an incredibly high amount of bystander CPR performed. Thus limiting the external validity of this paper’s findings.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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Besides going over the basic lifesaving skill of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, you will learn the legal side of medicine, such as HIPAA, and emergencies that bring not only the end, but a new start, to life. In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation.

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