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The Importance of Gastric Decompression and Ventilation Management During Cardiac Arrest Care

JEMS

The goal is to improve neurologically intact survival and to minimize time to CPR and defibrillation in the out-of-hospital environment. Light, MS, is part of the public safety faculty in the Colorado College system. These include esophageal strictures or abnormalities along with nasal or esophageal surgery. What Is NEMSIS.”

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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

Similarly, funds can help purchase new defibrillators for paramedics, ensuring they have access to reliable equipment during critical life-saving moments. These tools not only enhance the effectiveness of first responders but also increase their safety while on duty.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

covering prehospital medical providers — recognizes three levels of EMTs/paramedics: EMT: EMTs provide non-invasive life-support services, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), administering oxygen, performing automated external defibrillation, basic and advanced airway management, and administering authorized medications.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

High Performance EMS

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month, so High Performance EMS and PulsePoint are encouraging everyone to locate and register Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Participating public safety agencies recommend more than 1,000 nearby AEDs for approximately 800 cardiac arrest events every day!