Pulsara

APRIL 17, 2024

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from an article by Larry Beresford, originally published on EMS World on April 3rd, 2024. Every EMT or paramedic who works out in the field knows that a fair percentage, some might say the majority, of our patients, don’t actually need to go to the emergency room.”

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Ambulance EMT EMT Paramedic 83

EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

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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NCOAE

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It’s been more than a decade since the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) stopped using the certification designations EMT-B and EMT-Basic. The change from EMT-B to EMT was not just in title. There is nothing “basic” about what an EMT learns or the skills he or she can perform.

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EMT Training Station

MARCH 10, 2023

I have seen plenty of EMTs simply use their phones. In this article, we want to educate you on how to pick the best EMT watch for you so that you can provide the best patient care possible. As an EMT, paramedic, or medical first responder your main purpose is to provide emergency care to your patients.

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Unitek EMT

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Honoring and recognizing the extraordinary efforts of EMS professionals globally. These valiant men and women in ambulances and emergency rooms across the globe, play a pivotal role in preserving life under the […] The post 10 Inspiring Stories of EMS Heroes Around the World appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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On Time Medical Transportation

APRIL 19, 2022

Dayle Gibson is a Field Supervisor at On Time Ambulance. Starting as an EMT with the company in 2019, Dayle has held the roles of EMT Mentor, Field Training Officer, and now Field Supervisor.

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EMT EMT Ambulance EMS 52

Chicago EMT Training

AUGUST 12, 2021

[link] In the spring of 2012, Marty and I were approached by another EMT with the goal to provide emergency medicine to the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. 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.

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On Time Medical Transportation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We chatted with Jasmine to learn more about her journey from Ambulance Vehicle Operator (AVO) to EMT, why her EMS aspirations, and her experience so far.

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NCOAE

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Regardless of the frequency with which you see them, you may be wondering — what exactly does an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) do? 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.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

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. When selecting a proper tool an EMT or Paramedic, even a Medical First Responder, should think about what sort of job they do. A rescue tool/EMT knife should fill either 1 critical role or multiple roles.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As a Utah EMT, responding to a cardiac arrest call is an adrenaline rush. With every second counting, your ambulance races towards the scene, lights flashing and sirens blaring. However, being an EMT is gratifying, offering opportunities to impact people's lives positively. Please proceed with lights and sirens."

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you're looking to become an EMT in Utah, you'll need to complete basic EMT training and earn an EMT certificate. Traditionally, in-person classes have been the preferred learning method for aspiring EMTs. However, with the rise of online education, many are now considering online EMT classes as a viable alternative.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Services Paramedic 52

EMS 12-Lead

MARCH 30, 2024

Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the first installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult, and how you can improve your skills. The patient is re-assessed once secured in the ambulance. The artifact fools the pacemaker into thinking the rhythm is native.

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The Overrun

APRIL 12, 2024

To some, three years may seem like a long time, but to an EMT like me, those three years flew by. My first patients went into cardiac arrest after EMS arrival. I’ve been lucky in having a great support system in other EMTs, paramedics, and even doctors that have been in my shoes before. But is that enough? What more can I do?

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Peter Canning

MAY 12, 2024

The AP recently published a story about EMS sedation of patients during police encounters — Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police. While I don’t believe that most in EMS sedate someone based on a request from police, I believe that it does happen.

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Best Practice Medicine

JULY 19, 2021

When I pictured where an EMT works, my immediate thought was an ambulance. That’s the only place an EMT can work, right? Having an EMT license can open doors across the country with job opportunities in just about any industry you can imagine.

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EMT Training Station

APRIL 5, 2023

In the fast-paced and high-stress world of emergency medical services, EMTs and paramedics consistently go above and beyond to save lives and provide comfort to those in need. A TL:DR Shortlist of our Choices for Great Gift Ideas for EMTs and Paramedics We know your time is valuable. Shield Tactical Boots Oakley Radar Sunglasses 5.11

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Gold Cross Ambulance Service

JUNE 29, 2022

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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Peter Canning

AUGUST 25, 2024

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. One of the first things I tell a new EMT is to drive slowly.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Being an EMT can be a tough job. But never fear—there are ways to become a better EMT in 24 hours. EMTs provide a key service to the people in almost every community. So with that being said, here are some tips that can help you become a better EMT in just one day.

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FirstWatch

JULY 1, 2024

Meeks, EMS District Chief for Chatham Emergency Services (CES), headquartered in Savannah, Ga., has been named the 2024 – 25 recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship. Endowed by FirstWatch , the Fellowship was created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation. PLATTE CITY, MO — Mary E.

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NCOAE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The suicide rate among emergency medical service (EMS) professionals rose a shocking 38 percent since 2009, according to a study published in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. As an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic, you typically work a five-day rotation of 12-hour shifts (days or nights). What’s the solution?

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As an EMT veteran and EMT instructor, I can’t stress enough the importance of NREMT basic exam practice tests. In my experience, those who commit to practice tests don’t just pass; they excel in their EMT careers. 6 Created on January 18, 2024 By Michael Catrow 50 Question EMT Practice Exam Hit start when ready!

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The Overrun

JANUARY 24, 2022

Wanting to take care of people pushed me into registering for EMT school in the summer of 2019. And more importantly, how can we improve education for EMTs entering the profession? My class had the privilege of learning from younger and older generations of paramedics, nurses, EMTs, and medical students. My journey? I struggled.

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EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 52

EMS 12-Lead

MAY 15, 2024

TCP in the ROSC Patient: False Electrical Capture at 75mA Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the second installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult and how you can improve your skills. They administered 10 mcg of push-dose epinephrine.

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On Time Medical Transportation

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Elizabeth sheds light on becoming an EMT, training new employees, staying safe during a pandemic, and learning from talented people around you.

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EMT EMT Medical Transportation Ambulance 52

Critical Care Scenarios

JULY 12, 2020

A grueling interfacility transfer gives Tyler Christifulli, FP-C, EMT-P (@christifulli88) and Sam Ireland FP-C, EMT-P (@ireland_sam1) the opportunity to show us how they handle airway management, GI bleeding, mechanical ventilation, cardiac arrest, and more, all from the confines of a helicopter.

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EMT EMT Critical Care Ambulance 100

Gold Cross Ambulance Service

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Learning to process failure is a very important skill to have as an EMS professional, because if we can’t learn and grow from failures, future patients will be worse off. In today’s blog, we share some tips that our EMS team uses to help process failures and difficult scenarios so that you can better handle hard situations in the future.

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Mile High Ambulance

DECEMBER 14, 2017

This blog post was written by Collin Heller, an EMT-B at Mile High Ambulance in an effort to help his fellow colleagues. If you went to “the best EMT school” around it doesn’t matter, you can’t ride on the coat-tails of your school’s success, you must prove that you are a good provider. I’m no hero, but I’ve worked with a few.

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Peter Canning

AUGUST 19, 2024

That was five or six years ago, after I was thrown hard in the back of the ambulance ( I was sitting over the back wheel when my partner hit a vicious bump and I was thrown up and then hard down in a rig that seemed to have no shock absorbers. The day I worked, I had to slowly straighten up each time I got out of the ambulance.

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Ambulance Paramedic EMT EMT 92

EMT Training Station

JANUARY 12, 2024

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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EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 52

On Time Medical Transportation

JANUARY 17, 2022

We caught up with Kaitlyn to ask about what made her want to join EMS, tips on getting promoted from within, and her career goals. Here’s what we learned.

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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The PEC Podcast brings you our deep dive series with our special guests: Jeffrey Jarvis MD @DrJeffJarvis & Vaughn Hamilton MA, EMT-P who discuss their manuscript: Using Red Lights and Sirens for Emergency Ambulance Response: How Often Are Potentially Life-Saving Interventions Performed? Click here to download today!

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Peter Canning

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I am in the fly car and a BLS crew is in the ambulance. An EMT is already wheeling the stretcher down a short alley where his partner is kneeling by the dumpster. Good job,” I say to the young EMT. The young EMT did and it helped us find this lost soul. We’re dispatched to an overdose on Ashley Street. You found him.”

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

The course of instruction covers preparatory topics including medical ethics, legal consideration, and communications systems in public safety as well as clinical topics including basic anatomy and a wide variety of medical and traumatic emergencies and the non-invasive therapies EMTs may use to treat those ailments.

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Mile High Ambulance

JULY 25, 2016

“The problem with EMS is that it is not just a job, it’s an identity. codegreencampaign.org, 2016) Consequences Of The Job Many EMS employees and staff have to deal with traumatic experiences which eventually can cause stress, insomnia, depression, suicidal thoughts, and tendencies. Do not be afraid to get help.

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