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Show off the strength of your medical vocabulary with this 10-question quiz of medical terms every EMT should know
Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity.
Quickly and confidently interpret EKG rhythms using this 10-step method tailored for EMS providers, helping improve prehospital cardiac care
The Bridge was founded in 2018 by first responders in response to the fatal shooting of Westerville police officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering
The legislation, which fully funds and permanently reauthorizes the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, was approved by a 402-12 vote
The federal government will have to spend more than an estimated $10 billion by 2029 in its efforts to compensate first responders and survivors
Organizations are combating overdoses with outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, and inpatient residential treatment
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged he will act on the bill before Congress
Nick Aldinger, 36, passed away after battling complications from current medical issues
One measure permits volunteer first responders to qualify for disability pensions when they retire
The names of late Det. Lou Alvarez and Firefighter Ray Pfeifer are being added to the new bill to restore the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
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The explosion hurled large pieces of concrete up to 50 yards away and sent pieces of metal scattering as far as 100 yards across the street
After a 12-year absence, Airlift Northwest established a permanent base in Wenatchee Valley
Rasheen Hill is a mental health therapy coordinator who is required to take annual CPR classes for his job
According to a criminal complaint filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Angelo Ray, 21, is charged with two counts of battery on a healthcare worker
EMS providers treating head injuries and GI bleeds should check medication history for antiplatelets and anticoagulants to prevent hemorrhage
It took 10 minutes for a replacement ambulance to pick up the patient and continue transporting him to the hospital
U.K. physicians saw a demonstration of the upcoming 5G network used in conjunction with the glove that gives real-time results to a physician at the hospital
A hands-on patient assessment must be performed to declare a victim dead, even at a potential crime scene
The tool can detect agonal breathing 97% of the time and researchers hope to make it into an app
When a live connection is initiated, the receiver will open a secure link via email or text message, which provides two-way audio and visual images
Know when and how to use the tools in your ambulance to safely transport a patient from their home
In addition to his jail sentence, Donald Horner forfeits his EMT certification and must reimburse the insurance companies
The award was presented to Somerset-Pulaski EMS Chief Steve Eubank for going above and beyond for pediatric patients
The GCEMS initial EMT Training Academy is unique in that the one-year program was offered tuition free to the students and could result in employment with the County of Gloucester
Paul Tarashuk was having schizophrenic episode when he was picked up by police on Interstate 95 and dropped off at the nearest gas station
Present the following points from the ACS, ACEP, NAEMSP spinal motion restriction guidelines to help EMS students make transport, device decisions
Challenge yourself to overcome clinical weaknesses
Implementing a medication administration cross check helped St. Charles County Ambulance District reduce dosing errors and win recognition for its Just Culture
In 20-25% of cases, stroke symptoms and signs represent a stroke mimic, such as hypoglycemia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis or infection
Use high-fidelity patient simulation to teach ALS providers the danger and assessment of unplanned extubation
The MSU features telemedicine capabilities, a CT scanner and will be staffed with certified personnel to treat patients in the field known as the “Brain Rescue Team”
In 2009, due to decreasing volume, the department was converted to a satellite facility, limiting the number of beds
