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The Role of Ridesharing in Emergency Medicine

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2 Ridesharing services may help with pre-hospital transportation by reducing unneeded transports by emergency medical services (EMS). 4 Interestingly, when surveyed, up to 60% of patients suggested they were willing to be transported by non-emergency vehicles to the ED if offered. Academic Emergency Medicine.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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Brief History of EMS in New Jersey New Jersey has seen Emergency Medical Services since the 1920’s, and was one of the first states to have this volunteer service. In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation.

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Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

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An emergency medical technician , or EMT, is a highly-trained individual capable of providing the necessary medical interventions and transport for the patients accessing their emergency medical service. An EMR performs emergency medical interventions with minimal equipment.