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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

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How to stop bleeding, perform CPR, and assist breathing. Many fire departments require that all of their firefighters also be EMTs. They respond to medical emergencies and provide treatment on scene to assist the ambulance crews. First Aid and to how to respond to a cardiac arrest. Where Else do EMTs Work?

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How to Become an EMT

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Recognizing the Difference Between EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) — that’s the leading certification agency in the U.S. Some EMT courses require CPR as a prerequisite, while others, including ours, include CPR training and certification.

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SGEM#247: Supraglottic Airways Gonna Save You for an OHCA?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JAMA 2018 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a physician assistant practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty […] The post SGEM#247: Supraglottic Airways Gonna Save You for an OHCA? Key to survival is high-quality CPR and early defibrillation.

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