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

Paramedics Unlimited

In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care. EMTs provide comfort care, including treating minor wounds, scrapes, blisters, and burns; and they assist paramedics by providing basic life support, to enable paramedics to focus on more advanced treatments.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

EMS encompasses various professionals such as EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and even emergency physicians, depending on the severity of the situation. This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. and highly trained professionals.

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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. So what are you waiting for?

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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. You may even have to deliver a baby! You can never predict what will happen over the course of any given shift.

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How to Become a Better EMT in 24 Hours

Paramedic Training Spot

When paramedics respond to emergencies, they may have someone in the back of their vehicle with an oxygen mask on who seems fine sitting down, but could pass out when they stand up and start walking around. A “non-code” is less severe- someone who is having an asthma attack or a person who is experiencing a seizure.

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