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April 2011

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
03/31/2011
Kevin T. Collopy, BA, FP-C, CCEMT-P, NRP, NREMT-P, CMTE
Understanding the different causes of GI bleeding will help you perform a thorough patient assessment and provide accurate care
Understanding the different causes of GI bleeding will help you perform a thorough patient assessment and provide accurate care
Understanding the different...
03/31/2011
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Summit in Baltimore Evaluates Topic of Federal EMS Agency
03/31/2011
Susan Nicol Kyle
The White House has requested that FICEMS evaluate options
The White House has requested that FICEMS evaluate options
The White House has requested...
03/31/2011
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Bath Salts: What the EMS Provider Needs to Know
03/31/2011
Scott R. Snyder, BS, NREMT-P
EMS providers must be prepared to protect the patient and themselves.
EMS providers must be prepared to protect the patient and themselves.
EMS providers must be prepared...
03/31/2011
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Literature Review: IV Fluid for Severe Sepsis Patients
03/31/2011
EMS news
EMS news
EMS news
03/31/2011
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The "Why" List
03/14/2011
Mike Smith, BS, MICP
There are certain questions all providers should ask when conducting a patient assessment
There are certain questions all providers should ask when conducting a patient assessment
There are certain questions all...
03/14/2011
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Angry People
03/14/2011
Thom Dick
In an angry world, acts of kindness are ever more important.
In an angry world, acts of kindness are ever more important.
In an angry world, acts of...
03/14/2011
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Lenoir Community College Proves Good Fit for Students
03/10/2011
Marie Nordberg
Students cite many reasons as to why Lenoir works for them
Students cite many reasons as to why Lenoir works for them
Students cite many reasons as to...
03/10/2011
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ImageTrend`s Resource Bridge Has Multiple Uses
03/10/2011
Marie Nordberg
EMS systems use ImageTrend software to get a handle on hospital diversion updates
EMS systems use ImageTrend software to get a handle on hospital diversion updates
EMS systems use ImageTrend...
03/10/2011
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EMS Responder Parka
03/10/2011
Marie Nordberg
In colder climates, the EMS Responder Parka keeps providers warm
In colder climates, the EMS Responder Parka keeps providers warm
In colder climates, the EMS...
03/10/2011
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Assessing the Pediatric Patient
03/09/2011
William E. "Gene" Gandy, JD, LP
Observational assessment can substantially decrease the difficulty of pediatric patient assessment.
Observational assessment can substantially decrease the difficulty of pediatric patient assessment.
Observational assessment can...
03/09/2011
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Total ZOLL
03/09/2011
Kim Berndtson
EVAC Ambulance eliminates issues and increases efficiency by choosing one equipment vendor
EVAC Ambulance eliminates issues and increases efficiency by choosing one equipment vendor
EVAC Ambulance eliminates issues...
03/09/2011
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Expanded Safety Course
03/09/2011
Kim Berndtson
NAEMT EMS Safety Course focuses on all levels of safety
NAEMT EMS Safety Course focuses on all levels of safety
NAEMT EMS Safety Course focuses...
03/09/2011
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Backboard Pad Improves Patient Care
03/09/2011
Kim Berndtson
Used warm or cool, Turley backboard pad benefits STEMI, ROSC and trauma patients
Used warm or cool, Turley backboard pad benefits STEMI, ROSC and trauma patients
Used warm or cool, Turley...
03/09/2011
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Prepare for the Worst
03/09/2011
Kim Berndtson
Columbia EMS Ambulance Department uses Laserband Statband emergency response tags to prepare for mass casualties
Columbia EMS Ambulance Department uses Laserband Statband emergency response tags to prepare for mass casualties
Columbia EMS Ambulance...
03/09/2011
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Transition Series: Topics for the EMT—Medical Assessment
03/01/2011
Daniel Limmer, AS, EMT-P, LP
A review of the new education standards pertaining to medical assessment for the EMT
A review of the new education standards pertaining to medical assessment for the EMT
A review of the new education...
03/01/2011
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Ending Ambulance Diversion
02/28/2011
Ed Mund, BA, EMT
Hospital diversion occurs on a daily basis throughout the United States. In recent years, as hospital leaders started analyzing their surge capacity, a stark reality stood out. With emergency departments running at or near capacity on a...
Hospital diversion occurs on a daily basis throughout the United States. In recent years, as hospital leaders started analyzing their surge capacity, a stark reality stood out. With emergency departments running at or near capacity on a...
Hospital diversion occurs on a...
02/28/2011
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Electrolyte Imbalances—Part 3: Magnesium Balance Disorders
02/28/2011
Robert Vroman, BS, NREMT-P
Having electrolytes out of whack can be a big problem for patients. What should providers know about these dangerous disorders?
Having electrolytes out of whack can be a big problem for patients. What should providers know about these dangerous disorders?
Having electrolytes out of whack...
02/28/2011
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Seeking Shift Work Solutions
02/24/2011
Steven Cotter, MBA, NREMT-P
Shift work can harm sleep, and sleep loss can lead to fatigue and errors—how is that impacting you and your patients?
Shift work can harm sleep, and sleep loss can lead to fatigue and errors—how is that impacting you and your patients?
Shift work can harm sleep, and...
02/24/2011
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Literature Review: Prehospital IV Fluid for Severe Sepsis Patients
02/23/2011
Angelo Salvucci, Jr., MD, FACEP
In hospitals, aggressive early fluid administration improves sepsis patients' outcomes. Should we give fluids earlier?
In hospitals, aggressive early fluid administration improves sepsis patients' outcomes. Should we give fluids earlier?
In hospitals, aggressive early...
02/23/2011
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Meet the EMS Myth Buster
02/23/2011
Jenifer Goodwin
Bryan Bledsoe, DO, argues why evidence needs to trump tradition in EMS
Bryan Bledsoe, DO, argues why evidence needs to trump tradition in EMS
Bryan Bledsoe, DO, argues why...
02/23/2011
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Powered Lifts for Bariatric Patients
02/23/2011
John Erich
Patients are getting larger. How can a provider stay safe?
Patients are getting larger. How can a provider stay safe?
Patients are getting larger. How...
02/23/2011
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Priority Calls
02/17/2011
James Augustine, MD, FACEP
From the scene to the hospital and back again, mobile phones enhance communication and care
From the scene to the hospital and back again, mobile phones enhance communication and care
From the scene to the hospital...
02/17/2011
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House Calls
02/16/2011
Mike Rubin
We can learn from TV's irascible doctor, but there are other lessons to keep in mind too.
We can learn from TV's irascible doctor, but there are other lessons to keep in mind too.
We can learn from TV's irascible...
02/16/2011
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