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Where would we be without EMS professionals. We all at one time or another are or will be thankful for what you do.

After introduction of CPR programs in the late 60's, gradual, consistent decreases in the incidence and severity of heart disease was noted and at first everyone thought it was because people were learning CPR, as well as increasing public knowledge of the importance of modifying life styles by paying attention to the risk factors for heart disease.

To a certain extent it was, but closer analysis showed that the major factor is EMS systems.

The first model for pre-hospital care was developed in an attempt to provide effective treatment quickly to…

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