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. This article has put together a list of such items. When selecting a proper tool an EMT or Paramedic, even a Medical First Responder, should think about what sort of job they do.

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EMT Training Station

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Updated: Nov 2023 Hi, I am Mike I am a veteran EMT with more than a decade of experience, and I want to help you pick the best pair of EMS boots for your career as an EMT or paramedic. This article covers the 15 best boots available for first responders. The boot has all the comfort and durability an EMT could want.

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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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EMT Training Station

JUNE 18, 2023

As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), your knowledge of this intricate system, the conditions that can arise, and the interventions necessary to save lives is fundamental to your role. Let’s dive in and unravel the complexities of the cardiovascular system and the crucial role you play as an EMT in managing heart conditions.

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Pulsara

APRIL 17, 2024

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from an article by Larry Beresford, originally published on EMS World on April 3rd, 2024. Check out the full article here. 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

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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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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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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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

There are pre-med students who are EMTs who want to gain clinical experience and volunteer hours. Fire departments may need to make some changes and be more forward thinking, but as seen in the stories in this article, it can be done. In many rural areas it is not uncommon to find volunteers in their 60s or 70s.

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

You can review these three articles using the links below: From Sept. 20, 2020: Surfing Terminology and Slang: You Can’t Play BINGO Without the Lingo From Oct. 10, 2020: On Belay — Climbing Terminology and Slang From Oct.

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Paramedic Training Spot

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

This certainly holds true for EMT course students who are preparing to take the NREMT examination. This article will provide an overview of the NREMT exam and a handful of preparation methods that can help students excel at exam time. Just visit EMT-National-Training today for more information.

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Peter Canning

AUGUST 25, 2024

The article ended up stating that the EMS union could cite no studies that speed bumps hurt patients. One of the first things I tell a new EMT is to drive slowly. Studies be damned (and how do you conduct such studies?*) I agree with the union. Speed bumps are uncomfortable to patients. You could do a study with volunteers.

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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. Results: The search identified 282 potentially relevant articles, of which 33 informed the results of the review.

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Paramedic Training Spot

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In this article, we will explore the intersection between the medical profession and military service. A paramedic is an emergency medical technician, or EMT, who holds a treasure of complex medical knowledge and possesses advanced training on complex medical equipment and procedures. What is a Paramedic?

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First Responders Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

The brave individuals who serve as firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics are often the first to encounter challenging and traumatic situations. In this article, we explore the mental health challenges faced by first responders and how we can help in supporting them.

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 15, 2024

A recent article about drug use in San Francisco drew the headline “Zombie Apocalypse.” I swung around to where they were now parked at the curb with their lights still going. An EMT was already wheeling the stretcher down a short alley where his partner knelt by the dumpster. The young EMT did and it helped us find this lost soul.

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn how to become a paramedic in Massachusetts successfully, from early level education to paramedic certification and finding a job. There are currently five states that do not require certification by the National Registry of EMT’s for initial licensure: Florida , Illinois , Montana , New York and North Carolina.

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Paramedic Training Spot

MARCH 29, 2018

You’ve spent the money on your EMT class, you’ve worked hard, and now you are wondering what you’re about to face on the NREMT cognitive exam. Many EMT students, be it because they don’t love taking tests or haven’t taken one in a while, find the cognitive exam to be a worrying prospect. What is a Computer Adaptive Test?

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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. We thank him for sharing this well-written article! As a young, impressionable student or new EMT, you no doubt have seen this and thought, “Wow, they’re good at their job, I want to be like that.”

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The Overrun

JANUARY 23, 2023

We know instinctively that the years of running calls, driving incessantly, long hours posted, and inherent risks of being a paramedic or EMT will get us back in the end. If you don’t believe me; feel free to read the chapter entitled A Day in The Life, starting on page 183 or so. You collect scars, both mental and physical. Kind of like EMS.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In this article, we will discuss some of the historical barriers and some possible solutions in an effort to increase the number of people of color in the volunteer fire service. I have always felt that volunteer firefighters are extra special because they put themselves in harm’s way without monetary compensation.

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US Patriot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Thus, they are often worn by law enforcement officers, EMTs, FBI personnel, military operators, and others who are in the line of fire. Browse All Tactical Pants Disclaimer: The content in this article is the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of US Patriot Tactical.

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The Overrun

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Whether it be at a college party or in the nursing home at 3 AM, managing an acute psychosis patient is something EMTs and Paramedics encounter with frequency during their tenure. A college student under the influence of mind-altering drugs and an elderly person suffering from sequelae of brain disease can be very similar sometimes… who knew!

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US Patriot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Thousands of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and military personnel depend on Atlanco. Bagged individually and able to be compressed down to a compact, backpack-friendly size, this poncho by Tru-Spec is available in various digital camouflage patterns. A draw-string closes and opens the pouch, which also has a small tag on it.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Working as a paramedic, medic, EMT, prehospital care provider or any other type of first responder differs vastly from any other role in those first seconds or minutes of arrival. Patients may have waited anxiously for hours, so they’re highly observant for our first responses in words, facial expression and body language. It makes no sense.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The fire department, who operate at an EMT level in this municipality, arrived before us and administered 324 mg of baby aspirin to the patient due to concern for ACS. In a recent article (J Electrocardiol this year, see reference below), peak trop onin I levels in takotsubo presenting with ST Elevation were median 1.02 V1 has 0.5

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

During this training, airmen will learn the critical components of the civilian EMT curriculum in addition to preventative care, primary care, and in-depth trauma care topics to prepare the airmen for the diverse areas of practice he or she will encounter as an aerospace medical services specialist in the U.S. Becoming a U.S.

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US Patriot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Disclaimer: The content in this article is the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of US Patriot Tactical. Whether you are fighting a fire, performing fiery stunts, working with metal or glass, or living dangerously in your kitchen, fire-resistant clothing can add a valuable level of protection.

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The Overrun

APRIL 19, 2021

That’s how I learned about precepting paramedic and EMT students. I had a reputation as a tough preceptor. I was the one that people either sought out because they wanted the challenge; or the one that they avoided. No immortal number to place you on the long line of paramedics, going back to license number 1. It may or may not be true.

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EM Basic

MARCH 13, 2019

I was an EMT-B in southeastern Pennsylvania for 10 years before starting my emergency medicine residency so I know how tough your jobs are on a daily basis. DISCLAIMER : I’m not doing this episode to discredit those in law enforcement, the fire service, EMS, or any other first responders. What is “Incidental Exposure”?

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US Patriot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Disclaimer: The content in this article is the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of US Patriot Tactical. I don’t need to give grim details here – they walk into horrific things, and are expected to remain calm and professional and get the job done. Would they be fired, or forced to retire?

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Paramedic Training Spot

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In this article, we’ll be discussing the differences between a civilian paramedic and a United States Army combat medic. Undoubtably, an emergency medical technician, or EMT, was working to provide the best standard of medical care on what may have been the worst day in the patient’s life. Is this field for me?”

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Paramedic Training Spot

MARCH 29, 2018

The NREMT cognitive exam is a source of true anxiety for many EMT candidates, but it doesn’t have to be. That is to say, you could have your EMT book completely memorized and still find the exam very challenging if you don’t know how to take the test. Just visit EMT-National-Training today for more information.

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AAEM RSA

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This brief article discusses use of the monocyte-lymphocyte ratio, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-lymphocyte ratio; recently innovated, simple, and effective biomarkers for prognosticating NSTIs. Image credit: Pixabay This post was peer reviewed. Click to learn more.

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AAEM RSA

AUGUST 20, 2020

2,3 This article describes and expands on the spoken concerns surrounding this bill as they may apply to the emergency clinician. Image credit: Flickr Authors: Emily Lara S. There is no blanket consent (even for multiple exams during one visit). 3 Each person assessing the patient, student or doctor.

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Broken Paramedic

JULY 23, 2015

Since publishing my previous article backing the petition to retain his services, I’d been contacted by various parties who expressed concerns about the move, from decisions he made at West Midlands Ambulance Service to his failure to address a bullying culture allegedly present within East of England.

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