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Prior to earning his MD, he worked as a paramedic in the New York City 911 system. On your arrival, first responders from the fire department are performing high-quality basic cardiac lifesupport. You continue with compressions and defibrillations and your partner places an advanced airway.
Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Reference: Perkins et al.
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