Life of a Paramedic Life of a Paramedic
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Video duration: 351 seconds

Take a look at a day in the life of an Acadian Paramedic

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12 Lead Placement 12 Lead Placement
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 110 seconds

Proper lead placement for a 12 lead EKG. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Differentiating AV Blocks Differentiating AV Blocks
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Video duration: 106 seconds

The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is
presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at
www.yourstudioa.c om. This video explains how to differentiate AV blocks using an EKG monitor and EKG strip.

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New CPR Guidelines New CPR Guidelines
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Video duration: 66 seconds

The American Heart Association changed CPR guidelines to make it less confusing. Here are the new guidelines. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Pediatric Assessment for EMS Pediatric Assessment for EMS
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 123 seconds

Thorough detailed physical examination using a head-to-toe approach. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Hooking Up For Capnography Hooking Up For Capnography
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Video duration: 132 seconds

Waveform Capnography is rapidly becoming the standard of care in Prehospital medicine. Richard Belle reviews what equipment you need on hand and how to prepare the equipment to monitor a patient's end-tidal CO2.

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Hurricane Katrina : Acadian Ambulance Hurricane Katrina : Acadian Ambulance
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 408 seconds

Watch and listen while employees of Acadian tell the story of Hurricane Katrina. For more stories visit www.acadian.com

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National EMS Academy (NEMSA) National EMS Academy (NEMSA)
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Video duration: 437 seconds

A review of what the National EMS Academy offers to students. Overview of training process and assets and equipment used for teaching.

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Drug Dose Calculations - 456 EMS Show Drug Dose Calculations - 456 EMS Show
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Video duration: 108 seconds

Answer to this question is, D. 2 minutes or 5 cycles. Originally introduced as a weekly trivia show, the 456 show now contains information important for EMS professionals.is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Prepare and Administer Medication via Handheld Nebulizer Prepare and Administer Medication via Handheld Nebulizer
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 140 seconds

This video explains how to set up the handheld nebulizer to deliver medication. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Teamwork: Acadian Ambulance & 911 Teamwork: Acadian Ambulance & 911
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 94 seconds

View a fast-paced collage of heart wrenching images of real life emergencies. Hear actual calls to 911?See Acadian ambulance paramedics respond to life altering tragedies. Acadian Ambulance is the largest private rural ambulance company in the nation serving LA, MS, and TX. Join the Acadian Ambulance team. Opportunities at www.acadian.com.

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Proper Glove Removal Proper Glove Removal
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Video duration: 49 seconds

Follow these steps to prevent the spread of pathogens. Procedure for removing latex glove or nitrile medical glove. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Hand Washing Procedure Hand Washing Procedure
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 88 seconds

Hand washing is important to prevent the spread of pathogens. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Hurricane Gustav: Acadian Ambulance Hurricane Gustav: Acadian Ambulance
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Video duration: 325 seconds

Check out this short video about Hurricane Gustav.

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Disinfect an Ambulance Unit Disinfect an Ambulance Unit
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Video duration: 195 seconds

Disinfection is important to both the patient and medic to prevent the spread of MRSA and other disease. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 74 seconds

Includes 3 components: speach, facial droop and arm drift. See how to assess each component. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Appropriate Sizing and Application of C-Collar Appropriate Sizing and Application of C-Collar
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 76 seconds

Demonstration of sizing and application of c-collar. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Acadian Ambulance Recruitment: Medical Equipment Acadian Ambulance Recruitment: Medical Equipment
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 182 seconds

Acadian employees talk about the medical equipment and our Fleet Maintence department

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Acadian Ambulance: The I-10 Disaster Acadian Ambulance: The I-10 Disaster
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Video duration: 30 seconds

Short excerpt: Acadian responding to the I-10 disaster that happened August 16, 1998.

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Operating a Keysafe or Lockbox Operating a Keysafe or Lockbox
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 98 seconds

Some Acadian On Call subscribers use a keysafe to allow access into their homes. This video illustrates using the keysafe. The "456 EMS Show for the Awake, Alert and Disoriented" is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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Acadian\ Acadian's Paramedic of the Year 2006: Carl Dugas
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Video duration: 329 seconds

Each year Acadian awards one of their many outstanding medics with the honor of "Paramedic of the Year" Check out the 2006 Paramedic of the Year from our offshore division.

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ACLS Updates - 456 EMS Show ACLS Updates - 456 EMS Show
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Video duration: 100 seconds

Answer to this question: B. Second Degree Type 1. Originally introduced as a weekly trivia show, the 456 show now contains information important for EMS professionals.is produced by Studio-A in the National EMS Academy. Studio-A is presented in a BLOG format with articles, case studies, videos and a weekly trivia question. Find Studio-A at www.yourstudioa.com.

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A 35-year celebration of EMS A 35-year celebration of EMS
Posted by: acadianopps

Video duration: 52 seconds

Acadian Ambulance, the largest privately owned ambulance company in the US celebrates 35 years of service. For more info on Acadian, visit our website at www.acadian.com.

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Acadian Ambulance Recruitment: Communications Acadian Ambulance Recruitment: Communications
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Video duration: 135 seconds

Acadian Ambulance employees talk about the Communication/Dispat ch Center.

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