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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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Assessing the Accuracy of ECG Chest Electrode Placement by EMS and Clinical Personnel Using Two Evaluation Methods

International Journal of Paramedicine

The emergency medical services (EMS) segment of the care continuum is under-represented in previous clinically oriented studies of electrode placement. Participants placed simulated electrodes on a CPR-style manikin and completed a questionnaire about their training and experience.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

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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Emergency Medicine and EMS Have Grown in Parallel Tracks for 50 Years

ACEP Now

There are also hundreds of other emergency physicians involved in EMS as part of their practice but aren’t board certified as EMS subspecialists. Since 1974, EMS Week has been an annual tribute to the dedication of Emergency Medical Services professionals and is celebrated during the third week of May.

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How To Become a Paramedic in Massachusetts

Paramedic Training Spot

But the healthcare industry can be cloaked in mystery when you are trying to start that career – especially if you’re considering a career in emergency medical services. The CPR course typically takes 4 to 8 hours to complete. There is an immense amount of information packed into the didactic phase of the program.

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A Day in the Life of an EMT: The Challenges and Rewards of Emergency Medicine

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

Upon arrival, you quickly assess the situation and spring into action, working to save a man's life through CPR and defibrillation. As an aspiring Utah Emergency Medical Technician, EMT training school prepares you to face daily challenges requiring quick thinking, adapting, and handling pressure.

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Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest: Pearls and Pitfalls

EMDocs

Louis) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case You are working in the trauma/critical care pod of your emergency department (ED). You receive a page for a cardiac arrest and take report from emergency medical services (EMS). It is unclear how long he was down.