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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care. Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities.

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ALS and BLS Medical Care: Which should I have at my event?

Paramedics Unlimited

In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding. What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? Paramedics provide pain management treatment in the field.

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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. Finally, the man's heart begins to beat again, and the relief and gratitude of his family and onlookers are overwhelming.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

On the other hand, you could be called in to attend to the victim of a car accident or a shooting or a heart attack, drowning, mountaineering accident, or drug overdose. Then click the link for your state’s EMS page and look around the resulting web page for information related to certifications and training.

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A man in his 30s with cardiac arrest and STE on the post-ROSC ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation. CPR was initiated immediately.

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How to Become a Better EMT in 24 Hours

Paramedic Training Spot

For more information about becoming a better EMT, check out EMS World, a website that creates content for practical healthcare education and improves patient care, outcomes, and lives. ” A “code” for EMTs means the most severe medical emergency—a heart attack, with breathing and circulation compromised.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

High Performance EMS

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month, so High Performance EMS and PulsePoint are encouraging everyone to locate and register Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). In The Villages® (Sumter County, FL), residents use AED-needed alerts for immediate awareness of neighbors needing defibrillators.