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Defining Appropriate Responses in a Tiered System

High Performance EMS

Even that, however, was a step beyond the simpler model of a predetermined “ run card ” that often lacked any automated vehicle location (AVL) information at all. The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. The idea here is to preserve this very limited resource.

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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.

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The Reality of Ramping for Student Paramedics

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

National industry insight reporting from the Australian Industry and Skills Committee suggests that, in 2019 alone, Australia wide, there were over 4,500 enrolments in ambulance and paramedic qualifications1. We equip them with a growing collection of skills to include everything from basic life support, right through to advanced care.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

This rapport can also provide valuable information about the incident, aiding in our assessment and treatment decisions. Rapid Assessment and Advanced Life Support Upon arrival at the scene, our immediate focus is on assessing the victim’s airway, breathing, and circulation.

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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

From state-of-the-art firefighting gear and advanced life-saving medical equipment in ambulances to upgraded software systems for emergency dispatch centers, each donation helps provide essential resources that might otherwise be unaffordable due to budget constraints.

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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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REBEL Cast Ep113: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

REBEL EM

Background Information: Double external defibrillation (DED) is an intervention often used to treat refractory ventricular fibrillation (RVF). In most cases, prehospital cardiac arrests often necessitate a second ambulance crew simply to assist with compressions, patient transfer or medication administration anyway.