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Patricia A. Brandt, RN, BSN, MHR

Patricia A. Brandt, RN, BSN, MHR

Patricia A. Brandt, RN, BSN, MHR, has worked in EMS for more than 25 years as an EMS transport nurse, an emergency department nurse, a paramedic educator and as an EMS quality manager. She recently retired as the EMS quality manager and paramedic instructor for Orange County (Fla.) Fire Rescue Department. She also served on the state committee in Florida that developed and supported the legislative rules requiring the use of continuous waveform capnography by Florida EMS agencies. 

content by Patricia A. Brandt, RN, BSN, MHR

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