Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

MPH, NRP( @CashRebeccaE ) talk about her two manuscripts: Comparing the Prevalence of Poor Sleep and Stress Metrics in Basic versus Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services Personnel & The Impact of Working Overtime or Multiple Jobs in Emergency Medical Services Click here to listen today!

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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.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

EMTs, or Emergency Medical Technicians, are trained to provide basic emergency care. EMTs are generally not allowed to administer medications or perform invasive procedures unless directed by a medical doctor or quality assurance program. In contrast, Paramedics are trained to provide advanced life support care.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2024

Louis) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case You are working in the trauma/critical care pod of your emergency department (ED). You receive a page for a cardiac arrest and take report from emergency medical services (EMS). It is unclear how long he was down.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

You may show up for a call only to discover that there is no victim, or the person is okay and refuses help, or a patient simply needs transportation from one medical facility to another. To discover state requirements, conduct an online search for the name of your state followed by “office of emergency medical services.”

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EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

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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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

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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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

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). 5) From 2012 to 2019, pediatric benzonatate prescribing soared by 62%. (9)

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EMT Training Station

MAY 19, 2023

As a result, any illness or injury to this system has the potential to have a significant impact on a person’s general health and quality of life. EMTs frequently serve as the first point of medical contact for people with musculoskeletal injuries brought on by mishaps, falls, or other traumatic events because they are first responders.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. The patient was Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 15 on scene and complaining of back pain. Click to enlarge.)

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In years gone by, joining the world of emergency medical services meant a high turnover of patients, among a daily mix of unpredictable emergencies. The medically minded individuals seeking ongoing patient contact found a vocation in medicine, mental health, nursing, midwifery and allied health professions.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Learning how to become an EMT in New Jersey, or an Emergency Medical Technician to be specific, is not an overnight accomplishment. 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.

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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.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Urban Emergency Medical Services benefit from an increased number of higher-level personnel (Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics) responding to all calls that are trained to obtain intravenous access. EMS clinicians must be comfortable with the various fluids available to them in the field.

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