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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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It’s tailored to provide fellow EMTs, first responders, and even bystanders with the essential insights and practical steps necessary to manage these potentially life-threatening injuries effectively. Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures.

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Introduction to Key Musculoskeletal Concepts for EMTs

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This article is for informational purposes only and is NOT a replacement for proper education and training. In this article, we’ll examine the crucial elements of the musculoskeletal system that every EMT needs to be knowledgeable about.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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This article aims to demystify these acronyms, shedding light on their unique roles within the healthcare system. By exploring the roles, training, and responsibilities of EMS and EMTs, this article will provide a clear distinction between the two, highlighting how they work together to form a critical component of emergency healthcare.

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Systemic Steroids: An ED Focused Overview

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For the scope of this article, we will limit our discussion to systemic steroids and not include inhaled, topical, or intranasal steroids. 1 Dexamethasone is also the longest acting systemic steroid reviewed in this article. Are they primarily glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, or both? 2015;116(6):960-975. Circulation.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs. EMRs, or Emergency Medical Responders , know the basics of emergency medical care; They are trained in basic First Aid and CPR, and are taught proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients.

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If Paramedics Had The Ego of Ants

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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?"

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Neurological Assessment for EMTs

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This article is for informational purposes only and is NOT a replacement for proper education and training. The Role of an EMT in Neurological Emergencies In any neurological emergency, the role of an EMT transcends that of a mere first-aid responder.

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