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April 2013

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For Bariatric Patients, Let the ELK Do the Lifting
03/11/2013
As the number of bariatric patients only increases, so does the rate of provider back injuries.
As the number of bariatric patients only increases, so does the rate of provider back injuries.
As the number of bariatric...
03/11/2013
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Lifting the Smallest Patients to the Largest
03/11/2013
Equipment that allows an EMS provider to lift bariatric patients safely and securely is vital, but it’s equally important when those patients are among the smallest providers will ever see.
Equipment that allows an EMS provider to lift bariatric patients safely and securely is vital, but it’s equally important when those patients are among the smallest providers will ever see.
Equipment that allows an EMS...
03/11/2013
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Original Contribution
Chest Compression System Frees Provider Hands
03/11/2013
EMS providers only have two hands. If they’re being used for chest compressions then they can’t be of use anywhere else.
EMS providers only have two hands. If they’re being used for chest compressions then they can’t be of use anywhere else.
EMS providers only have two...
03/11/2013
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The Next-Generation Extraglottic Device
03/11/2013
LMA Supreme combines the best features of all previous LMA airways into one device
LMA Supreme combines the best features of all previous LMA airways into one device
LMA Supreme combines the best...
03/11/2013
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Inventory Management: For When You Need to Know
03/11/2013
Managing inventory is no small task, especially considering the budgetary constraints EMS agencies operate under, and the risks associated with dispensing controlled substances.
Managing inventory is no small task, especially considering the budgetary constraints EMS agencies operate under, and the risks associated with dispensing controlled substances.
Managing inventory is no small...
03/11/2013
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Original Contribution
Lesser Souls
03/06/2013
Thom Dick
Caring for fat people
Caring for fat people
Caring for fat people
03/06/2013
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Original Contribution
The Future of EMS: What’s In a Name?
04/01/2013
Scott Cravens, EMT
EMS must define where it’s going as a healthcare profession
EMS must define where it’s going as a healthcare profession
EMS must define where it’s going...
04/01/2013
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Original Contribution
How to Diagnose Complacency
03/06/2013
Mike Smith, BS, MICP
This can be a fatal condition in the world of EMS.
This can be a fatal condition in the world of EMS.
This can be a fatal condition in...
03/06/2013
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Original Contribution
Campus Calls
04/01/2013
Rob Lawrence, MCMI
University-based first response gives new meaning to “student EMT”
University-based first response gives new meaning to “student EMT”
University-based first response...
04/01/2013
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The Patient Compartment Reimagined
02/28/2013
John Erich
You don't have to crash to be hurt in an ambulance.
You don't have to crash to be hurt in an ambulance.
You don't have to crash to be...
02/28/2013
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<p><strong>Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT</strong><br />
<em>Senior Content &amp; Program Director – EMS World &amp; EMS World Expo</em><br />
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<p><strong>Kristin Carroll</strong><br />
<em>Digital Managing Editor – EMS World</em><br />
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