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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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Hypothermia and drowning

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Emergency Medical Services found her apneic and pulseless. Extracorporeal life support rewarming rate is associated with survival with good neurological outcome in accidental hypothermia. When Elsa’s put on iNO, a hypotensive event drops her blood pressure to 41/22. C and remained pulseless. Saczkowski, R.,

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

NCOAE

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.

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How to Become a Tactical EMT: Uncover the Path to High-Intensity Emergency Care

EMT Training Station

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) presents an exciting and challenging career path for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics looking to apply their skills and expertise in high-risk law enforcement environments.

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ToxCard: Benzonatate

EMDocs

When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). Benzonatate Exposure Trends and Adverse Events. Vet Hum Toxicol.

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How To Become a Paramedic in Massachusetts

Paramedic Training Spot

But the healthcare industry can be cloaked in mystery when you are trying to start that career – especially if you’re considering a career in emergency medical services. With your CPR card in hand, you must then attend another course to earn an emergency medical technician certification.

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Introduction to Key Musculoskeletal Concepts for EMTs

EMT Training Station

This emphasizes the crucial role EMTs play in providing immediate care for musculoskeletal emergencies and the importance of this system’s comprehensive understanding as a key component of their training. Traumatic events like falls and car accidents are particularly likely to cause fractures.

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