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An Intro to Advanced Life Support

NHCPS Save a Life

Immense value resides within advanced life support training courses. While these courses are traditionally reserved for health professionals, more people are turning to advanced life support training to improve their career outlook and save lives.

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Jasper County (IA) to Provide Advanced Life Support Services for Baxter

JEMS

Jasper CountySheriff's Officewill be providing advanced life support (ALS) services to theCity of Baxterfor the foreseeable future.

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New ALS Intercept Service Brings Better Response Times in NH

JEMS

A regional advanced life support paramedic intercept program launched by a local fire chief last month has brought better service and quicker response times to participating towns.

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Defining Appropriate Responses in a Tiered System

High Performance EMS

The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. In fact, sending advanced life support (ALS) providers that are in short supply to one of these calls can leave citizens exposed when a critical request is received after that resource is committed.

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"I Need a Medic!"

Chicago EMT Training

A quick breakdown on the differences between an EMT-B(asic) and an EMT-P(aramedic) Basic Life Support (BLS) vs Advanced Life Support (ALS) So there it is. In a more rural setting, you might see EMT-I or A for intermediate or advanced.

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The Guidelines Graveyard: What gets chosen, what gets buried?

Handtevy

On November 14, 2024, ILCOR released their latest recommendations for adult and pediatric basic and advanced life support. Theres a lot to unpack, and Ill be highlighting the key changes during our upcoming webinar. If you havent registered yet, follow the CLICK HERE and join us for an in-depth review.

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SGEM#306: Fire Brigade and the Staying Alive App for OHCAs in Paris

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Unfortunately, most patients don’t receive these crucial interventions.

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