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Lifting Buddy - The Left Ventricular Assist Device

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Generally, these patients would sit at home, sleep in their recliner, and then get short of breath just thinking about having to get up and use the restroom (Cabrera, 2014). With that being said, the manufacturers say that CPR, medications, Defibrillation, Cardioversion, and Anything you would normally do are OKAY. Nov 2, 2014).

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Simulation Training as a Strategy for Workforce Retention in EMS

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7 Abelsson notes how simulations, particularly those involving life-threatening scenarios like trauma or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), offer invaluable opportunities for repeated practice in safe environments, where mistakes become learning moments rather than life-threatening errors. Narayanan, A., Rajithakumar, S., &

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A Look at EMS Education, Testing and Why You Shouldn’t Try to Shortcut It

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As Unitek EMT noted in 2023, providers across the country are leading CPR courses, injury prevention programs, and health fairs to teach people what to do before they have to call 911. Outreach Matters: Education Isn’t Just for Medics There’s another layer to all this. EMS education doesn’t end with us—it includes our communities. Bigham, B.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The QRS proves it. Posted by Steve Smith at 6:29 AM Email This BlogThis! .

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A patient with chest pain. (post on Normal ECG)

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OMI Manifesto About Resources Teaching Images Lectures + Podcasts Rules + Equations OMI Literature Timeline OMI Facts and References The OMI Quizzes OMI Pocket Guide Cardiac CATH Guide QTc Calculator Lead Reversals-Artifact Neuroprotective CPR OMI AI: The Queen of Hearts Thursday, November 27, 2014 A patient with chest pain.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - Untitled Article

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Article on STEMI vs. BER

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