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Alzheimer’s and Ambulance Drivers

Peter Canning

Alzheimer’s Mortality Lowest for Taxi, Ambulance Drivers Some researchers out of Harvard Medical School did a study of over 443 occupations and found that taxi drivers and ambulance drivers had the lowest rates of dying from Alzheimer’s. Ambulance drivers. The headline Irked me.

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What Can You Do as an EMT?

Chicago EMT Training

I truly believe becoming an EMT is one of the best decisions you can make when you’re either on the fence of diving into healthcare or if you want to pursue something deeper in healthcare. Private ambulance companies Most private ambulance companies are always hiring. It opens many doors in various industries.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part I

EMS 12-Lead

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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So You Want to Become an EMT

Chicago EMT Training

Becoming an EMT was one of the best things to happen in my life. Out of all the things, becoming an EMT really unveiled what healthcare might truly have in store for me. A handful of students every semester procrastinate with their records which delays they ability to perform clinical rotations through the hospitals and ambulances.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part 2

EMS 12-Lead

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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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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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 EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns.

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