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Signs That Indicate You Could Be A Great Emergency Medical Technician

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In this blog, we will tell you some key signs that indicate you are a suitable candidate for the job of an EMT. For instance, it can be bleeding, seizures or fit, heart attack, stroke, sudden breathing issue, or some other health problem or accident. This job calls for patience, dedication, and commitment. What are those signs?

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A man in his 70s with chest pain

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He stated it was similar to prior heart attacks. He underwent CPR and then was shocked out of VF. We've shown many cases on Dr. Smith's ECG Blog of subtle ECG findings that rapidly evolve into dramatic ST-T wave changes. The pain was still ongoing at arrival. He also noted a bilateral "odd feeling" in his arms.

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A man in his 30s with cardiac arrest and STE on the post-ROSC ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. CPR was initiated immediately. It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation.

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