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Medical Abbreviations

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com Leave a Comment

The table below shows the most common medical abbreviations that are used for documentation. [Read more…]

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Tactical Operations Acronym

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com Leave a Comment

The SINCIAPCPDDD acronym serves as a guideline for emergency personnel during hazmat tactical operations. [Read more…]

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Traction Splints

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com 1 Comment

Femur fractures can be successfully immobilized using a traction splint. [Read more…]

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12-Lead ECG Placement

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com 73 Comments

The 12-lead ECG is a vital tool for EMT’s and paramedics in both the prehospital and hospital setting. [Read more…]

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State EMS Links

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com Leave a Comment

A list of EMS websites for each state. [Read more…]

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Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen (LAPSS)

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com Leave a Comment

The Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen (LAPSS) is a neurological exam used to assess patients with any suspected signs or symptoms of stroke. [Read more…]

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Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com Leave a Comment

The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is a neurological exam used to assess patients with any suspected signs or symptoms of stroke. [Read more…]

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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com Leave a Comment

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a numerical way to identify the severity of a trauma patient. [Read more…]

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Airway Adjuncts

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com 2 Comments

The oropharyngeal airway (OPA) and nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) are basic airway adjuncts. [Read more…]

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How to Become an EMT

April 27, 2014 by EMTResource.com Leave a Comment

Are you interested in becoming an EMT? As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), your primary responsibility is to provide care for medically ill and traumatically injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. [Read more…]

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