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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

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First Aid and to how to respond to a cardiac arrest. Depending on the state, EMTs are authorized to administer 10 to 20 different medications, including epinephrine for an anaphylactic reaction, narcan for an overdose, or albuterol for an asthma attack. Many fire departments require that all of their firefighters also be EMTs.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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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. Some First Aid Squads and Fire Departments offer a training fund. First things first: Read.

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