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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. 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?

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A man in his 30s with cardiac arrest and STE on the post-ROSC ECG

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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. On epinephrine and norepinephrine drips." CPR was initiated immediately.

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