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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course. In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel.

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SGEM#396: And iGel Myself, I’m Over You, Cus I’m the King (Tube) of Wishful Thinking

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al. Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al. Prehospital Emergency Care 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Chris Root is a third-year resident physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, NM. Reference: Smida et al.