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Current Extraglottic Airway Devices and Prehospital Practices

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Extraglottic devices, however, are in the scope of practice for both advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) and paramedics, making the devices more widely applicable. 9 LMAs use an inflatable mask expanded using a similar technique to the endotracheal tube cuff. 2014;4(1):77-87. Prehosp Emerg Care.

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How to Become a Paramedic in the Army

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A paramedic is an emergency medical technician, or EMT, who holds a treasure of complex medical knowledge and possesses advanced training on complex medical equipment and procedures. Paramedics are the most highly-trained medical professionals of all EMTs. What is a Paramedic? The CCFP consisted of 3 phases.