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SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

On your arrival, first responders from the fire department are performing high-quality basic cardiac life support. Your EMS agency has equipped you with small-volume adult bag-valve masks (BVMs), the first responders have been utilizing a standard adult BVM thus far during the resuscitation.

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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

In communities across the nation, first responders are on the front lines, ensuring our safety and responding to emergencies with speed and expertise. First responders require a wide array of tools and technology to perform their jobs efficiently.

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Injuries Associated with Prehospital CPR Provided by Professionals and Non-Professionals in Bangkok EMS

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background : This study is to concentrate on adverse outcomes of CPR in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) among different performers that are trained first responders, professional practitioners, and automated devices by exploring types of injuries and comparing between datasets.

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Three Pillars for Pediatric Resuscitation Success

Handtevy

Bystander CPR, 2. Telephone CPR (T-CPR), and 3. Bystander CPR In the United States today, children in cardiac arrest have less than a 50% likelihood of receiving bystander CPR. Like adults, children who do not receive CPR prior to arrival of EMS have significantly decreased odds of survival.

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

NCOAE

And whether you’re an EMS, medical professional, or wilderness first responder (WFR), these terms are most often employed when these professionals find themselves managing a medical emergency.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

It’s tailored to provide fellow EMTs, first responders, and even bystanders with the essential insights and practical steps necessary to manage these potentially life-threatening injuries effectively. As first responders, we’re trained to look for these subtle clues.

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Cardiac Care Show – Episode 2: Post-Resuscitation Care

ECG Medical Training

This is an extremely important topic especially for EMS systems that are implementing High Performance CPR , because it is very predictable that you are going to see a lot more patients with return of pulses in the field, and if you don’t have a plan, lots of things can go wrong before arriving at the hospital. Circulation. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000000262.

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