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TOXIC HEROISM AND EMS: THE PERFECT STORM

The Overrun

Kind of like observing EMS from a distance. I said it before on the show, and in these blogs; that I think we are at a critical point in the profession of EMS. Think back to when you first joined your cadet program, signed up for EMT or paramedic school, or took your first position in EMS. What do you notice? you get it.

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EMS - Non EMT or Paramedics - Introduction

EMT City

However, I do own and operate an emergency medical transport business where I am on call 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. My company specializes in emergency transport of blood and human organs to hospitals, medical facilities, and labs across 4 different states.

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6 Things You Won’t Learn in EMS School

Mile High Ambulance

6 Things You Won’t Learn in EMS School (but Need to Know) There is always more to be desired from EMT school; whether it be wanting stronger assessment skills, stronger vital-taking skills, or knowing medication doses like the back of your hand. In EMS, we focus on the bad, we look for the bad in our patients because it’s our job to fix it.

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BCS Releases MARVLIS Version 4.5

High Performance EMS

.: Founded in 1998 in Aiken, SC, BCS develops solutions to help organizations leverage technology and strategies to improve operational performance and delivery of time-critical resources, services, and management of non-emergency transportation.

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Lifting Buddy - The Left Ventricular Assist Device

FOAMfrat

Patient Handling: Despite the complexity of LVADs, remember to treat the patient with the same care and principles you would apply to any other patient in an emergency. Transportation: Prioritize transporting to an LVAD-competent facility when possible. A Basic Approach to the LVAD Patient in the Emergency Department.

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