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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 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 Training and 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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911 and 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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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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Fitness & Health
How joining a first responder credit union can increase your savings
When you switch to a credit union for EMS and fire professionals, you may receive higher APY rates on savings and IRA accounts
October 12, 2016 11:03 AM
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EMS Training and Education
Flashcards: Medical abbreviations for EMTs
New to EMS? Here are some flashcards to make learning medical abbreviations easier
September 26, 2016 04:04 PM
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EMTs: Is becoming a paramedic right for you?
Consider becoming a paramedic to advance your EMS career
September 20, 2016 11:12 AM
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Medical Monitoring
A simplified method for 12-lead ECG electrode placement
Use this method to identify landmarks as an alternative to the sternal notch placement of electrodes for acquiring a 12-lead ECG
March 19, 2015 04:04 PM
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EMS gear: Deals and discounts
With tough economic times looking like they’re going to stick around a while longer, there’s never been a better time than now for getting the lowest price on EMS gear
December 06, 2011 11:45 AM
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Fire and rescue deals
Bargain shopping for fire and rescue deals is the case now more than ever as budgets are dwindling and compensation rates are getting lower
December 06, 2011 11:23 AM
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