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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations. As first responders, we’re trained to look for these subtle clues. The entry and exit wounds are key indicators, but they can be small or hidden under clothing.

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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

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In communities across the nation, first responders are on the front lines, ensuring our safety and responding to emergencies with speed and expertise. First responders require a wide array of tools and technology to perform their jobs efficiently.

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

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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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Top 10 Best EMT Knives and Rescue Tools

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A proper EMT knife is much more than a blade with a star of life on it. Rescue tools help a first responder gain quick access or assess a patient during trauma or medical emergencies. A proper EMT knife is also a rescue tool. A rescue tool/EMT knife should fill either 1 critical role or multiple roles.

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FlightScore: A Field-Based App to Assist First Responders with Trauma-Related Medical Flight Activations

JEMS

FlightScore is a free app to help first responders determine if flight activation is indicated at a major trauma scene.

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The Top 5 Best Stethoscopes For EMTs and Paramedics in 2024

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Updated Jan 2024 Looking for the best stethoscope for an EMT or Paramedic can be a daunting task. Stethoscopes are one of the most important tools in an EMT or Paramedics arsenal. EMT-Basics will find that they use stethoscopes every day to not only listen to lung sounds but to check blood pressure.

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The 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics Recommended by Veteran EMT

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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. First responders will spend a lot of time in a single pair of pants and in a variety of environments. During the course of their career, an EMT will go through a pair of pants about every year.

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