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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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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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Opinion: There’s Nothing “Basic” About an EMT

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And they’re certainly not “Ambulance Drivers.” Photo Credit: RODNAE Productions | Sourced from Pexels ) Most states have made the transition to the new title, but many emergency medical service (EMS) providers continue to refer to some EMTs as “Basics.” Let’s leave the term “Basic” to the First Aid folks.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures. Advanced Prehospital Interventions: Techniques and Tools for Emergency Care Dealing with electrical burns in a prehospital setting involves more than basic first aid; it often requires advanced interventions.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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Each state has their own challenges, as well as guidelines and laws, to practicing as an EMT, although with the National Registry becoming the norm, EMS will soon have similar protocols throughout the nation. 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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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. First Aid and to how to respond to a cardiac arrest. Many EMTs work on a 911 emergency response ambulance. Where Else do EMTs Work?

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

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Helicopter EMS in Cork: a paramedicine perspective. Crewing Models: There are varying models of pre-hospital care ranging from paramedic provision of care through the mix of First Aid (Tanigawa and Tanaka 2006) Basic Life Support (BLS), immediate care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and the many associated specialist paramedicine grades.

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How to Become a Better EMT in 24 Hours

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In situations like this, the patient’s vital signs will be taken in the back of the ambulance. For more information about becoming a better EMT, check out EMS World, a website that creates content for practical healthcare education and improves patient care, outcomes, and lives. The second tip is to know your anatomy.

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