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What industry secret are you aware of that most people aren't? (programming.dev)

submitted 4 months ago by protein@programming.dev to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] almost1337@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago (7 children)

In the US, at least, there are two levels of medical emergency responders. An EMT is a basic first responder, and receives 170-200 hours of training. A paramedic has more advanced training (1200-1800) and is able to perform more procedures and administer medicine. Most ambulance crews are one EMT and one paramedic.

[–] medgremlin@midwest.social 3 points 4 months ago (5 children)

I have an EMT license in America and am currently in medical school. EMT training is entirely centered around "stabilize the patient and get them in front of a physician". They have a limited range of capabilities, but the training they do have is focused on the things that will kill you quickly, and a brief overview of other things.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago (4 children)

training they do have is focussed on the things that will kill you quickly

I think i know what you're trying to say but it sounds really really bad

But the "stabilize and transport asap but keep stable" is pretty much the goal for all ambulances world wide.

[–] medgremlin@midwest.social 1 points 4 months ago

What I mean by that is there is a lot of training for heart attacks/cardiac arrest and significant trauma, but not a whole lot for general illnesses or more minor health problems.

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