Chicago EMT Training
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first responders! A quick breakdown on the differences between an EMT-B(asic) and an EMT-P(aramedic) Basic Life Support (BLS) vs Advanced Life Support (ALS) So there it is. A good paramedic is a good basic first. Don't get me wrong, an EMT-Bs can do A LOT.
NHCPS Save a Life
OCTOBER 31, 2023
In the emergency medical care sector, Basic Life Support (BLS) stands as a critical cornerstone. From the well-practiced hands of healthcare providers and first responders to the caring touch of good Samaritans, BLS represents […] The post BLS Renewal: Key Facts and Must-Know Information appeared first on SaveaLife.com.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MAY 21, 2017
Naloxone is the specific treatment for heroin overdoses and is becoming widely available to first responders of all sorts (Police, Fire, First Aiders, lay people and EMS). Lay-people likely to see opioid overdoses may be trained to administer naloxone during targeted BLS training” (5). Reference: Willman et al.
EMT Training Station
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
EMTs are often the first responders to an emergency, providing essential life-saving measures and stabilizing patients before they are transported to hospitals. I am passionate about teaching future first responders, and I created this site specifically to assist anyone interested in pursuing a career in EMS.
NCOAE
AUGUST 12, 2022
And whether you’re an EMS, medical professional, or wilderness first responder (WFR), these terms are most often employed when these professionals find themselves managing a medical emergency.
US Patriot
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
It’s time to talk about first responder mental health. We made a quick decision to do some BLS care, while other paramedics explained to the family the tiny chance for survival these twins had. How do we talk about first responder mental health? Still, it doesn’t change the alarming increase in incidents.
Peter Canning
JANUARY 15, 2024
I was in the paramedic fly car and a BLS crew was in the ambulance. I didn’t see anyone on two passes, but then I heard the BLS unit radio that they’d found the patient. A large first responder stands over you and says, “Tell me what drugs you used. The association is that junkies are human trash. How many bags?
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