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SGEM#356: Drugs are Gonna Knock You Out – Etomidate vs. Ketamine for Emergency Endotracheal Intubation

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Etomidate versus ketamine for emergency endotracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial. Intensive Care Med 2021 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a professor of Emergency Medical Services at Tacoma Community College’s paramedic program.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

Paramedic: Paramedics generally have at least two years of training, which qualifies them to provide advanced airway management, administer life-stabilizing medications, and preform emergency procedures outside of an emergency department. Do You Have What It Takes to Become an EMT?

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Justin Cooley Sees A Problem And Makes A Difference

First Responders Foundation

He had just left that morning, and upon returning home, he recalled the kindness of the firefighters. The firefighters explained his family was unable to enter their house, but asked if there was anything important they could try and get for him. Justin was hired by the Omaha Fire Department in February of 2007.

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Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

Paramedic Training Spot

Army Combat Medics (68W). Emergency Medical Technicians Think back to a medical emergency you’ve had or witnessed in the past. There were likely police officers, firefighters , bystanders, and a host of other personnel working to resolve the emergency.