The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Lauren Westafer an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate. She is the cofounder of FOAMcast and a […] The post SGEM#421: I Think I’d Have a Heart Attack – Maybe Not in a Rural Area? first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care.

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EMT Training Station

JUNE 18, 2023

Welcome to an in-depth exploration of the cardiovascular system and its significance in the field of emergency medical services. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), your knowledge of this intricate system, the conditions that can arise, and the interventions necessary to save lives is fundamental to your role.

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Gold Cross Ambulance Service

JUNE 29, 2022

What Are The Most Common Emergencies? To get a better understanding of why people call emergency services, we’re going to look at data provided by the National Emergency Medical Services Information System , which is a national EMS database.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

One example is when an EMT is called to a scene where a patient is experiencing a heart attack. Instead, it is when they carry out additional tasks that are essential for the smooth functioning of emergency medical services.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the fast-paced and critical world of emergency medical services, EMTs are often the first healthcare professionals to interact with patients in distress. EMTs need to know whether the pain was sudden or gradual, as this can indicate different types of medical issues.

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First Responder Wellness

APRIL 12, 2023

Because of this, many war veterans, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service professionals, and others within this profession may have had frightening experiences of their body remembering trauma. These include heart attack, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and cancer.

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