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Ep. 147 Freedom House with Chief Moon and Dr. Haamid

Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

Ameera Haamid In this powerful conversation, we'll take a nostalgic journey back to the origins of Freedom House, exploring its groundbreaking contributions to the world of Emergency Medical Services. The enduring legacy of Freedom House in modern prehospital care.

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Putting Clinical Gestalt to Work in the Emergency Department

ACEP Now

This means withholding second-guessing our emergency medical services colleagues for their snap decisions in the field with little objective diagnostics. After some fentanyl, applying traction, and “opening the book,” he improved. New York: Penguin Books. Ann Emerg Med. Urology took him for orchiopexy.

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EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman

FirstWatch

EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman Mike Taigman ran his first emergency medical services (EMS) call on November 4, 1974. It’s humbling and inspiring to see what we change when we all work together toward improving outcomes, for patients and emergency responders.”

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EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman

FirstWatch

EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman Mike Taigman ran his first emergency medical services (EMS) call on November 4, 1974. It’s humbling and inspiring to see what we change when we all work together toward improving outcomes, for patients and emergency responders.”

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How to Succeed in EMT Training School

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

Start reading the book and studying the material a few weeks before class begins and review any notes from prior sessions. Each session contains vital information and teaches practical skills essential for success in emergency medical services. This will help ensure you are ready for class each day.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

Brief History of EMS in New Jersey New Jersey has seen Emergency Medical Services since the 1920’s, and was one of the first states to have this volunteer service. In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation. Not exactly.

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The Reality of Ramping for Student Paramedics

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

In years gone by, joining the world of emergency medical services meant a high turnover of patients, among a daily mix of unpredictable emergencies. The medically minded individuals seeking ongoing patient contact found a vocation in medicine, mental health, nursing, midwifery and allied health professions.