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So You Want to Become an EMT

Chicago EMT Training

Becoming an EMT was one of the best things to happen in my life. Out of all the things, becoming an EMT really unveiled what healthcare might truly have in store for me. Out of all the things, becoming an EMT really unveiled what healthcare might truly have in store for me. Chicago EMT Training Team

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Protocol Change

Peter Canning

I dont the exact year these protocols were implemented, but I know that in 2008 they went from a simple typed document to an algorithm format. The document was 222 pages, including 42 medications, 14 procedures, as well as 14 policies. The first document had 170 detailed pages, including 51 medications.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part 2

EMS 12-Lead

TCP in the ROSC Patient: False Electrical Capture at 75mA Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the second installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult and how you can improve your skills. This set current is seen in Figure 5.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations. As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns.

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EMT Essentials: Mastering SAMPLE History and OPQRST Pain Assessment Techniques

EMT Training Station

In the fast-paced and critical world of emergency medical services, EMTs are often the first healthcare professionals to interact with patients in distress. This is where the SAMPLE history and OPQRST pain assessment come into play, serving as essential tools in an EMT’s diagnostic arsenal.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part 3

EMS 12-Lead

Complete Heart Block with Altered Mental Status Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the third installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult and how you can improve your skills. The ECG strip shown in Figure 3.

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Prehospital Care Research Forum Abstracts – ICoP members

Irish College of Paramedics

MethodsWorld Cafs were hosted regionally, with 63 participants from the three practitioner levels (31 EMTs, 22 paramedics, 10 advanced paramedics). A draft guidance document was developed after the completion of a national consultation process though an electronic survey with EMTs. MethodsWillis, et al.