Pulsara

APRIL 17, 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.” Is it safe for this patient to go to urgent care? Can they get a prescription written for a new medicine or refill an existing prescription?

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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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Mile High Ambulance

JUNE 27, 2016

Mile High Ambulance isn’t just a regular ambulance company. There are a lot of different ambulance companies in the Denver metro area and all of them are known for being great, but what makes an ambulance company stand out? These are some examples of why Mile High Ambulance is not just a regular ambulance company.

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Gold Cross Ambulance Service

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Emergency medical professionals are some of the best and brightest in the world of emergency response, but what sets a great EMT out from the rest? What qualities do we at Gold Cross Ambulance look for when we’re interviewing prospective candidates for a position on our team? Great EMTs will be highly organized individuals.

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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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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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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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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. I’ve been lucky in having a great support system in other EMTs, paramedics, and even doctors that have been in my shoes before. When I first got my certification, the US was between waves of a pandemic. But is that enough?

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American Ambulance Association

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The post 2023 Year-End Government Affairs Update appeared first on American Ambulance Association. This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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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NCOAE

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Just obtaining an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license opens a world of career possibilities both inside and out of the medical field. Sure, you have to put in the effort, but the opportunities are as diverse as our EMT students here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE).

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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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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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US Patriot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

One of the teams I worked on required us all to have Combat Life Savers (CLS) training, which is basically a fancy EMT for the military. Throughout those five years though, I have been asked more times than I can count what it takes to be an EMT and if I like it. Second, at the EMT level, it is like being a redneck mechanic.

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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 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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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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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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Peter Canning

JANUARY 19, 2025

One told a frequent patient whose MO was dramatically faking seizures in public places to walk the hell away from the ambulance. I would rather work with a brand new EMT with a cheery disposition than a seasoned EMT, who does nothing but b h. Ive seen a number of medics over the years just snap. Part of the job. Deal with it.

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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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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?

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TIMER

JANUARY 17, 2022

This is where the role of an EMT comes in. Working on the front lines of medical emergency response, EMTs are responsible for providing life-saving care and transporting individuals to hospitals for more in-depth services. Before you jump on the bandwagon, here’s what you should know about becoming an EMT.

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Peter Canning

AUGUST 25, 2024

What people outside of EMS do not understand is that ambulances are basically pickup trucks, and the patient and their caregiver are just riding the back of a covered pickup. One of the first things I tell a new EMT is to drive slowly. Every bump in the road is felt by the patient and caregiver.

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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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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. B-E aggressive! B-E A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E!

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ESO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) is a new metric introduced in the 2024 ESO EMS Index that measures the duration from when an ambulance arrives at the hospital to the transfer of patient care to hospital personnel. Ambulances delayed at hospitals mean fewer resources are available for the next emergency call.

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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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NCOAE

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, while LSBs have historically been used to attempt spinal immobilization, SMR may be achieved using a scoop stretcher, vacuum splint, ambulance cot, or other similar device to which a patient is safely secured. However, recent research has called this practice into question. to prevent movement of the spine.

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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

MARCH 29, 2018

You won’t be surprised to read, in that case, that the best way to prepare for your exam is to start studying on the very first day of your EMT course—and carry on studying until the night before your exam. Just visit EMT-National-Training today for more information. It is never too early to start studying for this exam.

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The Overrun

DECEMBER 13, 2021

We moved them onto the stretcher and brought them out to the ambulance so we could start CPR and using a BVM. This was what happened on my first call as an EMT. I remember as we were bringing the patient out to the ambulance to do CPR, the family was standing in the doorway. It was the scariest thing I’ve ever seen.

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BoostPrep

APRIL 26, 2022

Our EMT test questions will give you a better idea of what will be on your exam. EMT Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation Practice Test Time limit: 0 Quiz Summary 0 of 10 Questions completed Questions: Information You have already completed the quiz before. For more help and full-length practice tests, check out our EMT prep course.

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TIMER

JANUARY 20, 2022

Emergency medical technician (EMT), for instance, is a good career option for those who have a desire to help others in times of emergencies. Since you will be playing a critical role in saving a person’s life, you should carefully consider whether EMT is a suitable career option for you or not. What are those signs? Let’s find out.

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Mile High Ambulance

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Mile High Ambulance Provides Medical To The Denver Area Large events require on scene medical standby in case of emergency Anytime people are gathered – whether it be for a community gathering, festival, school function, or even a sporting event – having a paramedic on site is always a good call.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Key words including paramedic*, EMT, urban OR metro*, rural OR remote and disparit* were inserted into the search engines MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus and Scopus. Methods: The JBI approach was used to perform a scoping review to assess the availability of literature.

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