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Simulation Training as a Strategy for Workforce Retention in EMS

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Abelsson (and cowriters) explores a comprehensive review of simulation in prehospital care, emphasizing its vital role in training EMS professionals to manage high-stakes situations such as trauma, intubation, and cardiac emergencies. 7 The ethical aspect of SBT is also highlighted in the literature.

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

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

You abandon your coffee order and quickly head next-door, where you are able to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and direct a bystander to find the store’s automated external defibrillator (AED) while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive. Unfortunately, most patients don’t receive these crucial interventions.

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2023 AHA Update on Management Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning

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Treatment of cardiac arrest and life-threatening toxicity due to poisoning often requires specialized treatments that most clinicians do not use frequently such as antidotes and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, in addition to effective basic and advanced life support. COR 1, LOE C-EO. COR 1, LOE C-EO.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities. Understanding these differences is essential for appreciating the complexity and efficiency of emergency medical care. Once activated, EMS ensures that the appropriate level of care is dispatched to the patient.

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