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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

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Murphy JD, MS, PA-C, EFO 5 min read Share To: Shutterstock/Fineart1 Emergency medical services (EMS) are essential in delivering timely care during medical crises. 1 Self-driving ambulances represent another emerging technology. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine , 25(1), 43.

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ToxCard: Second Generation Antipsychotic Overdose

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Questions: What are the symptoms of second-generation antipsychotic overdose? How is second-generation antipsychotic overdose diagnosed? What is the treatment for patients who have overdosed on second-generation antipsychotics? 4 The specific incidence of second-generation antipsychotic drug overdose is unknown, however, 4.7%

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How to Become an EMT

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You may show up for a call only to discover that there is no victim, or the person is okay and refuses help, or a patient simply needs transportation from one medical facility to another. To discover state requirements, conduct an online search for the name of your state followed by “office of emergency medical services.”

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Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest: Pearls and Pitfalls

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Louis) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case You are working in the trauma/critical care pod of your emergency department (ED). You receive a page for a cardiac arrest and take report from emergency medical services (EMS). It is unclear how long he was down.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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Brief History of EMS in New Jersey New Jersey has seen Emergency Medical Services since the 1920’s, and was one of the first states to have this volunteer service. In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation.

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