EMS 12-Lead

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

We will be using information from different cases where paramedics attempted TCP in the field. Paramedics arrived at a home to find an elderly male with profound altered mental status. Paramedics note that he is only responsive to deep painful stimuli with shallow ventilations. After TCP, the paramedics attempt to intubate.

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Unitek EMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By extending the traditional role of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, Community Paramedics are instrumental in bridging gaps within the healthcare system, […] The post How to Become a Community Paramedic appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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High Performance EMS

AUGUST 9, 2024

Given the time, a BLS crew can begin life-sustaining measures or conduct an assessment for proper hand-off to the paramedics upon arrival. Given the time, a BLS crew can begin life-sustaining measures or conduct an assessment for proper hand-off to the paramedics upon arrival. Life-threatening requests are similarly streamlined.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Before attending medical school, he was a New York City Paramedic. Case: You are working as a paramedic, and you respond to a cardiac arrest. Chris completed his emergency medicine residency and EMS fellowship at UNM. Your partner asks if you want to administer naloxone as well. Today’s study looks at the role of naloxone in OHCA.

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 27, 2025

When I started as a paramedic in Hartford in January of 1995, I was given a 100-page protocol book to memorize. Paramedics didnt do 12-lead ECGs then. Many paramedics worked for multiple services and is could be confusing for them to have to follow three different chest pain protocols. There was no CPAP, no capnography, no IOs.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 22, 2024

Paramedic work can be stressful. Encountering clinically unwell patients, long shift hours and dealing with the unknown expose paramedics to mental, physical and emotional stress. In the learning environment, these types of stresses are difficult for educators to replicate.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 2, 2024

You wonder if a quick POCUS examination looking for three sonographic findings while waiting for the paramedics could help determine the likelihood of this being an AoD. Arrangements are made for him to be transferred stat to the tertiary hospital while he is still stable. The pain is often described as tearing or ripping.

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Pulsara

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Editor's Note: In August 2024, EMS1 and Fitch & Associates released their annual EMS trend survey, What Paramedics Want, proudly sponsored by Pulsara. Because the articles and advice found within contain such critical subject matter, we've elected to publish each segment one at a time here on our blog.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 27, 2024

Date: April 25, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter is a PA working in an ICU in the Tacoma area and an adjunct faculty member with the Tacoma Community College paramedic program. February 2024. She […] The post SGEM#438: Bone, Bone, Bone, Tell Me What Ya Gonna Do – for IO Access Location? February 2024. Prehospital Emergency Care.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 13, 2024

Prior to earning his MD, he worked as a paramedic in the New York City 911 system. Chris Root is an EMS fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, NM. He is also a flight physician with UNM’s aeromedical service, Lifeguard Air Emergency Services.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Clinical Question: Can a cranial accelerometry (CA) headset device be used by paramedics in the prehospital setting to accurately detect patients with a large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke? The son reported she seemed fine yesterday evening when they went to dinner, perhaps more tired than usual. Reference: Paxton et al.

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EMT Training Station

APRIL 5, 2023

In the fast-paced and high-stress world of emergency medical services, EMTs and paramedics consistently go above and beyond to save lives and provide comfort to those in need. A TL:DR Shortlist of our Choices for Great Gift Ideas for EMTs and Paramedics We know your time is valuable. Shield Tactical Boots Oakley Radar Sunglasses 5.11

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EMT City

JANUARY 18, 2025

Hello, Let me start by saying that I am not an EMT or Paramedic, although I would love to be one. Although I am not an EMT or paramedic, I do consider myself and my company as part of the EMS family. I enjoy this line of work because I take part in saving lives.

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Chicago EMT Training

AUGUST 6, 2021

The majority of our students come from a premedical background but there are a few with other career choices such as firefighter, paramedic, law enforcement, etc. You get the benefit of working with a paramedic without going to medic school. This is a position that is also sought after by nursing assistants as well as paramedics.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Association Between Early Intravenous Fluids Provided by Paramedics and Subsequent In-Hospital Mortality Among Patients With Sepsis. JAMA 2018 Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service.

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Chicago EMT Training

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We occasionally get an inquiry asking to become a paramedic. A good paramedic is a good basic first. After gaining about 6 months of experience as an EMT-B, those experiences can help determine if paramedic school would be the next logical step. It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first responders!

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Peter Canning

MARCH 25, 2025

When I focused on her, she asked if I liked being a paramedic. Instead, I told her I loved being a paramedic and it was a great job. The young man told her then I had written some books about being a paramedic that she should read. I love being a paramedic for a lot of reasons. She didn’t know I had written books.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you're looking for emergency medical training and certification in Utah , you may wonder what the difference is between an EMT and a Paramedic. EMTs and Paramedics are often used interchangeably. Read on as we dive into the differences, highlighting the opportunities and qualifications needed to become an EMT or a Paramedic in Utah.

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American Ambulance Association

MARCH 3, 2025

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Joint Position Statement on Criminal Liability for Alleged Deviations from Clinical Standards of Care in Emergency Medical Services appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This concept paper explores if there is a role for paramedics in crime identification. A scoping review highlighted a lack of adequate awareness of paramedics in identifying this emerging subset of criminal activity. The review found no studies that focused on preparing paramedics to identify emerging crimes.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While EMT basic training is necessary, other non-technical skills are also essential to a successful career as a paramedic or EMT. Join us as Utah’s Paramedic & EMT Academydiscusses the top skills every paramedic and EMT should have. EMTs and Paramedics Must Pay Attention to Details In emergencies, every second counts.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. He is unsuccessfully shocked.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 11, 2023

He is a former New York City paramedic and this summer will be starting fellowship training in EMS medicine at UNM. Case: A paramedic crew responds to a 54-year-old male in cardiac arrest at a private residence. He is also a flight physician with UNM’s air medical service, Lifeguard.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Introduction: Effective service delivery and the wellbeing of the paramedic workforce is reliant on confounding factors and is effectuated by geographical positioning. Key words including paramedic*, EMT, urban OR metro*, rural OR remote and disparit* were inserted into the search engines MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus and Scopus.

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Peter Canning

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Paramedics and EMTs are trained medical professionals who assess and treat sick and injured patients. This is the category they used, not Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics. My Paramedic/Ambulance Driver job, I dont hardly drive at all, even in a busy urban 911 system. Ambulance drivers.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 2, 2019

JAMA 2018 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a physician assistant practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty […] The post SGEM#247: Supraglottic Airways Gonna Save You for an OHCA? The AIRWAYS-2 Randomized Clinical Trial. Chest compression fraction.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Introduction As the global demand for emergency health services continues to expand, the role of paramedics persists and grows alongside the expansion of ambulance services. This scoping review aims to explore what is known about the incidence of NTDC cases attended by paramedics internationally.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 1, 2022

Date: December 21st, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Howard “Howie” Mell began his career as a firefighter / paramedic in Chicago. Date: December 21st, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Howard “Howie” Mell began his career as a firefighter / paramedic in Chicago. Howie also has a Master of Public Health. Reference: Grotta JC et al.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

JAMA May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a physician assistant practicing in emergency medicine in the […] The post SGEM#271: Bougie Wonderland for First Pass Success first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 9, 2021

JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC?

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

One barrier to including children in such programs is a lack of evidence regarding whether paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) can accurately identify children with low-acuity complaints. Our primary objective was to compare the accuracy of EMTs to that of paramedics in identifying low-acuity pediatric encounters.

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Peter Canning

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Last night, I watched Asphalt City , a movie about paramedics in New York City starring Sean Penn as a burnt out medic with a failed family life and Tye Sheriden as the young rookie medic studying at night for his medical school entrance exams. All three fit the category of burned out paramedics do crazy s**t.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 14, 2021

Circulation 2020 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter is a PA practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty member with the Tacoma Community College paramedic program. Survival After Intravenous Versus Intraosseous Amiodarone, Lidocaine, or Placebo in Out-of-Hospital Shock-Refractory Cardiac Arrest. Reference: Daya et al.

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EMT Training Station

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Updated Jan 2024 Looking for the best stethoscope for an EMT or Paramedic can be a daunting task. Stethoscopes are one of the most important tools in an EMT or Paramedics arsenal. Paramedics need to have a good stethoscope as well. Paramedics need to have a good stethoscope as well.

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Irish College of Paramedics

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

MethodsWorld Cafs were hosted regionally, with 63 participants from the three practitioner levels (31 EMTs, 22 paramedics, 10 advanced paramedics). The regulator may have missed an opportunity to provide the basis for a future robust system of CPD for paramedics and advanced paramedics. MethodsWillis, et al.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN). Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN). Head and thorax elevation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation using circulatory adjuncts is associated with improved survival.

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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The PCC Leadership Summit program provides a platform for sharing of information covering topics related to (but not limited to) Leadership, Research, Paramedic Health and Wellness, and Workplace Culture. Plenary sessions are typically 45 minutes in length, with 15 minutes allocated for questions.

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