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Groundbreaking Research Aims to Understand the Impact of Work-Related Stress in EMS Clinicians

JEMS

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is collaborating with investigators at the Dartmouth College Center for Technology and Behavioral Health.

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Current Extraglottic Airway Devices and Prehospital Practices

ACEP Now

Extraglottic devices, however, are in the scope of practice for both advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) and paramedics, making the devices more widely applicable. The guidelines, updated most recently in 2019, note that endotracheal intubation is reserved for paramedics.

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LA EMS Academy Slashes Tuition to Attract New EMTs

JEMS

In response to a growing shortage of emergency medical technicians, the National EMS Academy is slashing its tuition by 78% in an effort to attract more people into the field.

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Just Culture in EMS

JEMS

Scenario Two An emergency medical technician (EMT) is working a 911 shift in a very busy urban neighborhood. When the oncoming crew was interviewed, they stated they felt they did not have adequate time to check the vehicle before returning to service and did not have the opportunity to check for epinephrine.

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Communicating with Pediatric Patients in Crisis

JEMS

7 min read Commentary EMS Training EMT Training Exclusives Paramedic Training EMS EMS Education EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic GA County Launches Narcan Vending Machine The machine, stocked with roughly 120 boxes of medication, is open 24 hours a day.

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What is an EKG?

Unitek EMT

Understanding this vital tool for EMTs in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions An Electrocardiogram, commonly known as an EKG or ECG, is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. For Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), understanding EKGs is a critical skill.

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Fluid Resuscitation in the Prehospital Setting

International Journal of Paramedicine

Urban Emergency Medical Services benefit from an increased number of higher-level personnel (Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics) responding to all calls that are trained to obtain intravenous access.