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First Responders & First Responses

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

Patients may have waited anxiously for hours, so they’re highly observant for our first responses in words, facial expression and body language. Working as a paramedic, medic, EMT, prehospital care provider or any other type of first responder differs vastly from any other role in those first seconds or minutes of arrival.

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Episode 72: CPR-induced consciousness with Jack Howard

Critical Care Scenarios

The first response in many people seeing CPRIC will be to stop CPR and assume they’ve made a mistake about loss of pulses. There was general agreement by the panel that ketamine should be used as first-line for CPRIC. . There was general agreement by the panel that ketamine should be used as first-line for CPRIC.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of First Responders

First Responders Foundation

Introducing first responder careers through school programs can spark interest and admiration for these professions. Schools can invite first responders to speak at career days or organize visits to local fire stations, police departments, and emergency medical services facilities.

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Resources for Pipeline Safety, Preparedness, and Response

NVFC

FD PREPP Toolkit This free toolkit provides front-line first response organizations with information, tools, and resources that they can use in the planning, training, and response aspects of a pipeline incident. Webinar: Pipeline Safety and Emergency Response – Join live on April 17 at 2pm ET or watch the recording later.

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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

Investing in the education and training of first responders not only bolsters their skills but also boosts their confidence and morale, knowing they have the community’s support to enhance their professional capabilities. For more information, visit First Responders Foundation , or contact us.

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Understanding mental clarity in recovery

First Responder Wellness

First responders are particularly prone to extended bouts of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, these episodes can go unnoticed as first response work often causes individuals coping with depression to suppress the symptoms to conduct themselves at work.

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(Q3/23)ESO Updates: Quarterly Product Enhancements

ESO

When these key data points are documented by the BLS or First Response team, they’ll now transfer over to the transporting unit’s chart for the hospital to view, eliminating the need for double documentation. EHR M2M Enhancements We have enhanced our Mobile2Mobile feature to include assessments, last known well, and symptom onset.