EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians provide Basic Life Support - but that doesn't mean just basic care. It is a level of care Healthcare Providers are trained above and beyond First Aid.
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Patient Assessment/Management – Trauma and Medical
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BVM Ventilation of an Apneic Adult Patient
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Relieve a choking episode in adult and pediatric patients
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Bleeding Control/Shock Management
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Spinal Immobilization
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Joint Immobilization
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Long Bone Immobilization
Specialties
CARDIAC ARREST
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Initiate the chain of survival as soon as a possible problem is identified- call 911
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Initiate immediate high-quality chest compressions for any victim
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AED - Provide early defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator when one is available
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Initiate rescue breathing when respiration is inadequate
OTHER POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS
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Identify allergic reactions and proceed accordingly
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Evaluate and treat burns
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Temperature related illness
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Drowning
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Glucose monitoring and treat accordingly
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Recognize stroke symptoms and initiate 911
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Recognize seizure symptoms and initiate 911