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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures. This rapport can also provide valuable information about the incident, aiding in our assessment and treatment decisions. It helps in making informed decisions for the next steps in treatment.

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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. The first step you should take when using an AED as an EMT is to review the patient’s history to see if they have any kind of heart condition.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs. EMRs, or Emergency Medical Responders , know the basics of emergency medical care; They are trained in basic First Aid and CPR, and are taught proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients.

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Cardiac Rhythms/ECG Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Are we focused on the immediate presentation and therefore not using all the possible information to hone in on the possibilities? Mum (first aid trained) gave back blows and started CPR. Based on the information from the rhythm strip and the response to DC cardioversion, this child has had a VF arrest. www.cats.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/guideline-intubation.pdf

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