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Dear Ambulance Staff: Six 111 Myths and Misconceptions

Broken Paramedic

Dear frontline ambulance colleagues, After 12 years of responding to 999 calls and subsequently watching from the sidelines as family and friends continue to do so, I am only too aware of the ever increasing pressures and the ongoing erosion of the ambulance clinicians’ lot. Thank you for contributing. ” Ouch.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures. This rapport can also provide valuable information about the incident, aiding in our assessment and treatment decisions. It helps in making informed decisions for the next steps in treatment.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Crewing Models: There are varying models of pre-hospital care ranging from paramedic provision of care through the mix of First Aid (Tanigawa and Tanaka 2006) Basic Life Support (BLS), immediate care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and the many associated specialist paramedicine grades. 2000, Stiell et al. 2004, Jayaraman et al.

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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

NCOAE

Emergency Room Technician: Emergency Room Technicians are often licensed EMTs who work in hospital emergency rooms (ER) versus riding in ambulance and responding to calls. Obtaining your EMT certification first gives you a unique perspective of how that information is received on the other end.

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How to Become a Better EMT in 24 Hours

Paramedic Training Spot

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.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation. The number of patients suffering harm from calling an ambulance greatly decreased, as did the number of fatalities. Some First Aid Squads and Fire Departments offer a training fund.

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If Paramedics Had The Ego of Ants

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

One of the subjects that comes up often in articles, blog posts, social media comments and in general ambulance related conversation is that of ego. I’ve been seeking out information on ants since I first listened to a podcast about their caregiver ants last year. Maybe they turn up in an “ambulANTs?"