BLS CPR Paramedic 
ACEP Now
MAY 9, 2025
It is historically the “definitive airway” and, in the setting of cardiac arrest, a successfully placed and confirmed endotracheal tube connected to a well-managed ventilator removes the bulk of airway and breathing concerns from the Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) algorithms. Ann Emerg Med.
JEMS
JULY 3, 2025
What do you mean the paramedics are 45 minutes away? According to the 2024 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index, a staggering 10-year shortage of paramedics between 2023 and 2033 will rise to 1,160 paramedics and 621 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). My mother is not breathing!” “I’m I’m sorry ma’am.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Annals of EM May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Andrew Merelman is a critical care paramedic and first year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. Bystander CPR is initiated prior to EMS arrival. Bystander CPR is initiated prior to EMS arrival. EMS arrives on scene and initiates high quality basic life support (BLS).
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.
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. They performed high-quality CPR and shocked the patient twice before giving amiodarone via intraosseous (IO).
Paramedic Training Spot
DECEMBER 8, 2021
If you’ve been struggling to decide between serving as a Soldier in the United States Army or becoming a paramedic , venture no further; you’ve come to the right place. Specifically, we’ll be diving deep as we discuss how to become a combat paramedic in the United States Army. What is a Paramedic?
NCOAE
AUGUST 12, 2022
Here, we present them in alphabetical order: ABC – Airway, Breathing and Circulation – “This is the Golden Rule of emergency medical professionals” AED – Automated External Defibrillator – The device that delivers electric shock to the heart of patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest A-EMT – Advanced EMT ALS – Advanced Life Support Anaphylaxis— (..)
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