BLS OR Paramedic 
High Performance EMS
AUGUST 9, 2024
The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. Given the time, a BLS crew can begin life-sustaining measures or conduct an assessment for proper hand-off to the paramedics upon arrival.
Peter Canning
AUGUST 24, 2024
Connecticut recently added supraglottic airways to the BLS scope of practice. That means basic EMTs (emergency medical technicians with considerably less training than paramedics) with the approval of their sponsor hospital medical director, no longer have to rely on bag-valve-mask ventilation to breathe for patients in cardiac arrest.
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Chicago EMT Training
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
We occasionally get an inquiry asking to become a paramedic. 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. Most of the 911 calls are BLS rather than ALS.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Annals of EM May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Andrew Merelman is a critical care paramedic and first year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. Annals of EM May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Andrew Merelman is a critical care paramedic and first year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado.
High Performance EMS
JUNE 12, 2023
This shortage has disproportionally impacted paramedics, as evidenced in the NAEMT survey results published in May of 2022. A typical Charlie priority call, for instance, might prefer to have a paramedic respond timely. Managing these resources well may additionally involve adjustments to the expectations of your community.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MARCH 11, 2023
He is a former New York City paramedic and this summer will be starting fellowship training in EMS medicine at UNM. Case: A paramedic crew responds to a 54-year-old male in cardiac arrest at a private residence. He is also a flight physician with UNM’s air medical service, Lifeguard.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
AUGUST 14, 2021
Circulation 2020 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter is a PA practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty member with the Tacoma Community College paramedic program. Ian Stiell on BLS vs. ACLS ( SGEM#64 ), the use of mechanical CPR ( SGEM#136 ), and pre-hospital hypothermia ( SGEM#183 ). Reference: Daya et al.
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