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International Journal of Paramedicine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Background Alternative emergency medical services (EMS) disposition programs have been developed for adults with low-acuity complaints. Our primary objective was to compare the accuracy of EMTs to that of paramedics in identifying low-acuity pediatric encounters. by EMTs, 22.6% of 996 participants (76.4%
NCOAE
MARCH 8, 2021
You’re thinking about becoming an EMT. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are trained professionals who provide care in critical and emergency situations. Such emergencies can range from simple, routine calls to intense and complex scenarios. Do You Have What It Takes to Become an EMT?
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EMT Training Station
MAY 19, 2023
Understanding the subtleties of this system is crucial for emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Since musculoskeletal injuries are among the most frequent emergencies they encounter in the field, it gives them the knowledge they need to evaluate, manage, and possibly mitigate their effects.
NCOAE
AUGUST 12, 2022
Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education.
ACEP Now
MAY 9, 2024
Jon Krohmer, MD, FACEP, who says he has “the EMS blood type,” practically had a front row seat to the growth of EMS care starting as a volunteer EMT more than 50 years ago. The evolution of EMS really mirrors the evolution of emergency physicians.” Dr. Krohmer said. So physicians need to be involved.
Irish College of Paramedics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The recent discussions regarding the crew composition of the proposed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Cork require comment from paramedicine. New clinical practice guidelines, education and training standards and multiple drugs/medications have all added to the increasing scope of practice.
NCOAE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The suicide rate among emergency medical service (EMS) professionals rose a shocking 38 percent since 2009, according to a study published in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. As an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic, you typically work a five-day rotation of 12-hour shifts (days or nights).
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