) Book written by J.A. Karam is the true story of paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and heavy-rescue specialists fighting to control trauma and medical emergencies. Into the Breach offers an unusual opportunity to bear witness to unimaginable suffering, heroic stoicism, and the inventiveness of American EMS workers fighting to save lives.
Black Flies (2008) is a novel written by Shannon Burke, based on his experiences working as a paramedic in Harlem, New York City.
See also[change | edit source]
- Paramedics in Australia
- Paramedics in Canada
- Paramedics in France
- Paramedics in Germany
- Paramedics in the United States
- Paramedics in the United Kingdom
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Flight Paramedic
- Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program
References[change | edit source]
- Careers: Paramedic science - Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, Kingston University London and St George's, University of London
- National Reregistration and the Continuing Competence of EMT-Paramedics DOT HS 810 577
- Brouhard, Rod. "The difference between and EMT and a Paramedic". About.com. http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencymedicalservices/qt/06_EMTBvsP.htm. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
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- American Heart Association (January 2006)
- Meisel, Zachary (2005-11-08). "Ding-a-Ling-a-Ling— Ambulances can be dangerous places.". Slate. Washington Post. Newsweek Interactive Co. LLC. http://www.slate.com/id/2129684/. Retrieved 2007-01-25.
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