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Grand Blanc Township (MI) Weighs Using Police, Firefighters as EMS Responders

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This includes medical first responders and paramedics. Several officers in the township’s police department have also received some form of medical training, and each of the department’s cars contain first aid equipment such as automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). “We He noted that he is also a paramedic.

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PA Fire Department, Children’s Hospital Partner for Pediatric EMS Training

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The training for some 500 paramedics and emergency medical technicians, or EMTs, covers how to recognize signs that a child’s health is rapidly declining, medication protocol, techniques for starting an IV on smaller bodies with difficult-to-find veins, and CPR for children.

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More Elderly Americans Are Choking to Death. Are These Devices the Answer?

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Dr. Nathan Charlton, a University of Virginia professor of emergency medicine who advises the American Red Cross on first aid, said there is limited evidence for the products and that the Red Cross is still evaluating them. When someone is choking, you can try perhaps the oldest form of first aid: back slaps.

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Bobby Sherman, Teen Idol-Turned-Medic, Dies at 81

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After the limelight moved on, Sherman became a certified medical emergency technician and instructor for the Los Angeles Police Department, teaching police recruits first aid and CPR. Sherman said that affinity blossomed when he raised his sons with his first wife, Patti Carnel. He donated his salary. “A

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The 20 Essential Items for Building a First-Aid Kit

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While professional medical help is crucial, there are situations […] The post The 20 Essential Items for Building a First-Aid Kit appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations. As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns. Treating shock by keeping the victim warm and lying down.

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Staying Safe on Firework Night - Essential First Aid Tips

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In this blog post, we will discuss essential first aid tips to keep you and your loved ones safe during firework night celebrations.1. Prepare in Advance:** - Before the fireworks display, ensure you have a first aid kit easily accessible. This should include items such as bandages, wipes, burn cream, and scissors.2.