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SGEM#344: We Will…We Will Cath You – But should We After An OHCA Without ST Elevations?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He is interested and experienced in healthcare informatics, previously worked with ED-directed EMR design, and is involved in the New York City Health and Hospitals Healthcare Administration Scholars Program (HASP). The paramedics achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ALCS), and Intubation.

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Recerts and New Protocols

Peter Canning

I recerted CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) late in December. Here are some of the highlights: EMRs and EMTs may administer Naloxone IM in a dose of 0.4 The certs are good for two years. mg via syringe.* micrograms/kg/min.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

EMR vs. EMT vs. MICP vs. MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs. EMRs, or Emergency Medical Responders , know the basics of emergency medical care; They are trained in basic First Aid and CPR, and are taught proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients.

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Calcium in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

NAEMSP

Additionally, low ionized calcium levels have been correlated with increasing mortality in sepsis and other critical illnesses in adults and children (Bora, Ramazan, Oznur, Emre, & Basar, 2021), (Sanchez, et al., References: 1. Ramazan, K., S., & Basar, C. Journal of Acute Disease, 10 (6), 247-251. Resuscitation Plus, 12 , 1-9.

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NREMT Practice Test

BoostPrep

The NREMT administers different emergency medical professional tests like the following: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic All of the above exams and certifications build on each other. We offer a 100% pass guarantee.

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