TIMER

JANUARY 14, 2022

It’s more or less always a plastic box typically containing band-aids, crepe roll bandages, safety pins, tweezers, gauze dressings, pain medication, a disinfectant, and ointments. First aid is something that goes way beyond the contents of your medical box. We all have a first aid kit at our homes.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

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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EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2024

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.

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TIMER

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

EMS workers saving accident victims or tending to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This includes providing life-saving epinephrine to a patient having an allergic reaction, splinting a patient’s wounds following a car accident, or even performing CPR on a person experiencing cardiac arrest. It never gets dull!

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education.

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Peter Canning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Across the nation states are passing initiatives to allow EMS services to leave naloxone kits on scene with at risk patients, their family, friends or bystanders. Each kit contains two 4 mg Naloxone intranasal devices, and instruction card for use, a CPR face shield, and instructions on how to access services.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Climbing the Ladder A career as an EMT is a gateway to numerous opportunities within the medical field. The experience gained in the field is invaluable, offering a real-world education in emergency medicine. More Than Emergencies Beyond the sirens and emergency situations, EMTs contribute significantly to their communities.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

You may show up for a call only to discover that there is no victim, or the person is okay and refuses help, or a patient simply needs transportation from one medical facility to another. Some EMT courses require CPR as a prerequisite, while others, including ours, include CPR training and certification.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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. And the best part?

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

EMTs, or Emergency Medical Technicians, are trained to provide basic emergency care. EMTs, or Emergency Medical Technicians, are trained to provide basic emergency care. This can include administering CPR, controlling bleeding, securing a patient’s airway, and administering oxygen.

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

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. Following, or in tandem with, the didactic study is a clinical component.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). It is available in 100 or 200 mg capsules, with a maximum daily dose of 600 mg.

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TIMER

AUGUST 24, 2022

He or she needs to be in possession of a current CPR certification. You can speak with The Training Institute for Medical Emergencies & Rescue to learn more about the courses they offer. Scouring the internet for a course in emergency medical services? Enroll in TIMER’s EMT Basic Course NYC.

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NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

These can include feeling compelled to attempt resuscitation despite the team feeling it is futile or not consistent with the patient’s wishes, families demanding CPR despite the presence of a DNR, incompletely filled out DNR forms, and more. had performed CPR on a hospice patient, and 17.9% Prehosp Emerg Care. 2022.04.175.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Learning how to become an EMT in New Jersey, or an Emergency Medical Technician to be specific, is not an overnight accomplishment. 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.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

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. EMS Week helps inform the public about the importance of EMS and is often used to encourage individuals to learn basic life-saving skills like CPR and first aid.

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Handtevy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Only 14% of emergency departments are adequately ready to manage pediatric emergencies, a statistic that speaks volumes about the silent risks our children face. The NPRP is a quality improvement initiative that is driving change by encouraging EDs to deliver effective emergency care to children. Florida Senate.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Optimally, bystander CPR, including the administration of rescue breaths, should be initiated prior to arrival of emergency medical services. 3 Once the patient arrives in your emergency department, a rapid review of the patient’s status and results of resuscitative efforts should be performed.

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EMT Training Station

MARCH 10, 2023

As an EMT, paramedic, or medical first responder your main purpose is to provide emergency care to your patients. In many emergencies, seconds count and can be the difference between a positive or negative patient outcome. But what if your patient is not stable? What do these all have in common? Don’t touch it.

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NAEMSP

MARCH 13, 2023

They begin CPR en route to the emergency department where the patient’s rhythm deteriorates into asystole. The ER physician in the destination emergency room determines that the endotracheal tube was misplaced in the esophagus. The EMS medical director wonders if this is a “one-off” case or an indicator of more systemic issues.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Missy has been teaching airway management for over a decade and is the creator of the Prehospital Emergency Airway Course which is taught throughout Washington State. Case: You’re doing a ride along with your local emergency medical service (EMS) crews and responding to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 6, 2025

Reviewed by: Mikaeel Jaffer Article 2: Does the duration of pre-hospital CPR affect neurological outcomes? This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine the association between CPR duration (from initiation pre-hospital by emergency medical services) and neurological outcomes in paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

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