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The Reality of Ramping for Student Paramedics

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

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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Compassion In EMS, Fighting Fatigue Or Seeking Satisfaction?

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

Two of the most widely accepted consequences in the emergency medical services arena are compassion fatigue and burnout, with causes just as diverse as their negative effects. Can we cut a little compassion fatigue and burnout by seeking compassion satisfaction instead? Compassion fatigue: the cost of caring. DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000461857.48809.a1

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The 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics Recommended by Veteran EMT

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Men's Stryke EMS Pants Best Men’s Pants 5.11’s Stryke EMS Pants are the current market leader in emergency services outerwear. These pants were named a Hot Product in 2018 by JEMS Magazine and after wearing these I can see why. Top 5 Best Men's EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics 1: 5.11 Overall, the 5.11

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Ambulance Driver or Paramedic?

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

Teams and teamwork in emergency medical services. Postgraduate Medical Journal , 90 (1061). link] This article was originally published in the Australian Emergency Services Magazine in December 2019. CRC Press, Boca Raton. Boyd, M. & & Cumin, D.