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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part 2

EMS 12-Lead

TCP in the ROSC Patient: False Electrical Capture at 75mA Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the second installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult and how you can improve your skills. Epinephrine administered intravenously. Approach TCP with skepticism.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part I

EMS 12-Lead

Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the first installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult, and how you can improve your skills. After administering 1mg of epinephrine ROSC is noted with a bradycardic rhythm ( Figure 2 ).

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New Free Book - EMT Pharmacology!

FOAMfrat

We're excited to announce our new EMT Pharmacology book! link] Taking on pharmacology in EMT school is a big hurdle. In this book, we're coving: Oxygen Albuterol and Atrovent Epinephrine Aspirin Nitroglycerin Naloxone Oral Glucose Gel and Glucagon + Flashcards in the back! You can download the book for free here: Enjoy! -

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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

NCOAE

Regardless of the frequency with which you see them, you may be wondering — what exactly does an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) do? EMTs are not just “ambulance drivers,” although that’s certainly a critical part of their occupation. For EMTs and patients, an ambulance is more than transportation to the hospital.

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What Is Right for You: EMT Or Paramedics?

TIMER

Thinking about the paramedic vs. EMT debate? EMT courses, NYC or paramedic level certifications are held by the majority of EMS personnel. EMT VS. PARAMEDIC: Discovering EMT Training Near Me The level of training and patient care that paramedics and EMTs receive make up the biggest differences between them (i.e.,

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Recerts and New Protocols

Peter Canning

Here are some of the highlights: EMRs and EMTs may administer Naloxone IM in a dose of 0.4 The pediatric epinephrine and norepinephrine infusion rates have been lowered to 0.1-0.5 The pediatric epinephrine and norepinephrine infusion rates have been lowered to 0.1-0.5 EMTs may administer 0.3 mg via syringe.*

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Cardiac Care Show – Episode 1: Mechanical CPR

ECG Medical Training

Start an IV and give epinephrine? In addition, mechanical CPR took away from the message that EMTs own CPR, which had been very successful in improving teamwork and morale in my department. It’s freeing up a set of hands to do what? The end point that matters is neurologically intact survival.

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