Ambulance EMS Heart Attack 
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.
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.
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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.
NCOAE
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
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. Also, how to recognize a heart attack or stroke and what to do to give the patient the best chance of survival. Where Else do EMTs Work?
Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
With every second counting, your ambulance races towards the scene, lights flashing and sirens blaring. Another critical task that must be completed at every shift's start is ensuring the ambulance is stocked. One example is when an EMT is called to a scene where a patient is experiencing a heart attack.
Paramedic Training Spot
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
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.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. CPR was initiated immediately. It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation.
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