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.
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. If found, it should be dispatched.
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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.
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. That ideal response might be within, say, 15 minutes.
Paramedics Unlimited
APRIL 19, 2018
What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding. Paramedics provide pain management treatment in the field.
Paramedic Training Spot
DECEMBER 8, 2021
If you’ve been struggling to decide between serving as a Soldier in the United States Army or becoming a paramedic , venture no further; you’ve come to the right place. Specifically, we’ll be diving deep as we discuss how to become a combat paramedic in the United States Army. What is a Paramedic?
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.
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