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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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. Our taxes were higher because of their weakness. We passed on a culture, biased against drug users, that had been passed on to us. But she’d just shake her head.
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.
Paramedic Training Spot
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
EMR vs. EMT vs. MICP vs. 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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