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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

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In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel. Still, all academic programs and health care organizations should recognize both American Red Cross and AHA certifications. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course.

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REBEL Cast Ep113: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

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trying harder and longer knowing they are enrolled in this study) Use of two different models of defibrillators may negatively impact the internal validity of this pilot study Certain baseline characteristics were not balanced, such as: prehospital intubation and Epinephrine administration.

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