The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 24, 2020

You abandon your coffee order and quickly head next-door, where you are able to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and direct a bystander to find the store’s automated external defibrillator (AED) while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive. Unfortunately, most patients don’t receive these crucial interventions.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 2, 2017

SGEM#64 : Classic EM Papers (OPALS Study) * SGEM#136 : CPR – Man or Machine? Cardiac Arrest: Pulselessness requiring chest compressions and/or defibrillation, with a hospital wide or unit based emergency response. Background: We have talked about out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) many times on the SGEM.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities. Understanding these differences is essential for appreciating the complexity and efficiency of emergency medical care. The system is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to emergency care.

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TIMER

JANUARY 17, 2022

Since an emergency is always uncalled for, and it can strike anywhere, acting appropriately at the moment can save a person’s life. Working on the front lines of medical emergency response, EMTs are responsible for providing life-saving care and transporting individuals to hospitals for more in-depth services.

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First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

Training and Education Continued training and education are vital for first responders, who must stay abreast of the latest emergency response techniques and medical treatments. These programs might include open houses at fire stations, community CPR classes, or public safety demonstrations.

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NCOAE

OCTOBER 14, 2022

To become an ER Technician, you need your EMT credential, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, CPR certification, and other credentials based on the location in which you work. Emergency Dispatcher: Emergency dispatchers play a key role in the emergency response system.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For patients known or suspected to be in cardiac arrest, in the absence of a proven benefit from the use of naloxone, standard resuscitative measures should take priority over naloxone administration, with a focus on high-quality CPR (compressions plus ventilation). COR 1, LOE C-EO. COR 1, LOE C-EO.

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