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EMS1 101

EMS 101 articles are intended to educate a non-emergency medical services audience about the emergency medical services profession. These articles are written by EMS1 staff members and EMS1 contributors, and cover a wide range of topics from EMS protocols all paramedics & EMTs should follow to an overview of the necessary requirements for becoming a paramedic.

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8 EMS-themed children’s books
Next time you select a book for your child, consider these EMS-themed reads
March 26, 2024 02:17 PM
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Opioids
Which opioids are Americans Googling the most?
EMS1 looked at Google Trends data to discover which opioids are most often researched.
July 19, 2017 12:17 PM
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Neonatal/Pediatric
A guide to pediatric vital signs
For your reference: A pediatric vitals chart broken down by age range
May 31, 2017 11:38 AM
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EMT & Paramedic Jobs and Careers
How to become a paramedic abroad
Becoming a paramedic abroad can be both challenging and rewarding
May 02, 2017 11:40 AM
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8 deadly forms of fentanyl
What each form of fentanyl means for the user and first responder
April 27, 2017 12:29 PM
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EMS Education
History of the NREMT in the United States
Emergency response and medical treatment is a sophisticated process that requires rigorous training. Qualified emergency medicine is a relatively recent phenomenon thanks, in part, to the National Registry of EMTs.
April 18, 2017 04:40 PM
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Communications / Dispatch
How to become a 911 dispatcher
Emergency dispatchers are crucial for obtaining information needed to determine an emergency course of action.
March 08, 2017 12:58 PM
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Medical / Clinical
Understanding compartment syndrome by type
Compartment syndrome should be considered early to prevent dire consequences for the patient.
February 09, 2017 02:44 PM
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Airway Management
Compensated vs. decompensated shock: what you need to know
When shock is suspected, it’s important to identify which stage you’re working with
December 08, 2016 12:56 PM
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EMS Education
What you need to know about paramedic school
Becoming a paramedic starts in the classroom
November 08, 2016 10:40 AM
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