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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. Within this system, EMTs play a vital role as front-line responders, trained to offer immediate life-saving interventions and patient care during medical emergencies.

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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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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. Table of Contents The human body, a marvel of biological engineering, is made up of several intricate systems working in harmony to enable life as we know it.

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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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